Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 10 - 10D

to state that what one is saying is true

to officially put an end to a law, activity, or system

an opponent or enemy

a country considered as a group of people that share the same history, language, etc., and ruled by the same government

the state of being free to think, act, and make choices without unnecessary restrictions or limitations imposed by others

to formally promise to do something

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

the quality of being kind, empathetic, and understanding towards others, and treating them with respect and dignity

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

the collective human population, including both men and women

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

telling only part of the truth or being vague in speech

(of people, their words, or behavior) not offensive to people of different races, ethnicities, genders, etc.

(of situations, problems, etc.) to have a particular factor or reason as the primary cause

to use a particular situation in a way that gains one advantage

used of a person or an organization that is facing strong and negative feedback

to quickly say something without thinking about it first, usually as a reply to something

to clear something of any misunderstanding or misinterpretation

to unwillingly obey the rules and accept the ideas or principles of a specific group or person

to speak positively or enthusiastically about something or someone to promote or increase its value, importance, or popularity

reacting quickly or immediately to an opportunity or situation