Insight - Upper-intermediate - Vocabulary Insight 10

to enlarge or lengthen something

to customize something to suit an individual's needs, preferences, or characteristics

a country that is controlled by this method

a person who believes in or advocates for the principle of equality, especially in regards to social, political, and economic affairs

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

to choose a person for a specific job, particularly a political one, by voting

a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society

a ruler or leader who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel and oppressive way, without any regard for the rights or well-being of others

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

the larger part or number of a given set or group

to control and be in charge of a country

to put someone or something under control by laws and rules

to follow commands, rules, or orders

(of a person or system) enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of individual freedom

possessing great strength or force

a system of governing in which the ruler is a dictator that has total power

the right to act, say, or think as one sees fit without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

the state in which a person is owned by someone and used for forced labor

a lack of influence, authority, or a personal vulnerability or inadequacy in different areas

the condition of being very poor

a period or state where there is no war or violence

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

a loan guarantee that may be taken away if the loan is not repaid

belonging to or shared by a group of people and not only individuals

the presence of a wide range of different elements or qualities within a group or system

the act of guiding or directing a group of people towards a shared goal or objective

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

the force or energy that propels a process, idea, or endeavor, enabling it to continue moving, progressing, or gaining strength

the state of having the same opportunities, rights, status, etc. as others

to be the one who makes important decisions and fully controls a relationship or family

regular and without any exceptional features

the act of giving a share of something to a group of people in an organized way

the action of making people obey a law or regulation

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

a piece of paper on which a vote is written

someone who is competing in an election or for a job position

a group of people in a specific area who elect a representative to a legislative position

the group of people who are eligible to vote in an election

a written public declaration of intentions, opinions, and objectives, often issued by a political party, a government, or a group of individuals with a shared interest or purpose

a specific place where voters go to cast their vote in an election

the percentage or number of eligible voters who actually cast their vote

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

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

a set of ideas or a plan of action that has been chosen officially by a group of people, an organization, a political party, etc.

to formally promise to do something

to use offensive or vulgar language in order to express strong emotions

a type of government where a ruler or a small group of people have complete power and control over the citizens, often making decisions without considering their rights or welfare

weapons in general, especially those used by the military