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 are ruled by the same government

the right to act or be governed without unfair or oppressive control, often referring to freedom from external authority or interference

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, resources, or opportunity effectively to gain some benefit

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 correct a false story, misunderstanding, or incorrect belief by giving the true facts

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