Unit 25. Politics

Word

Definition

Example

advocate

to speak out in favor of something

The scheme advocates self-sufficiency by strengthening the economies of small communities.

authority

the power to make decisions

Children don't respect authority these days.

bitterly

strongly and with a lot of bad feelings

They didn't get on well and would argue bitterly.

candidate

someone who wants to be chosen for a position

Candidates can apply in person or send a resume

coalition

a group of several different groups that are working together for a common goal

A coalition of environmental groups is working on a plan to reduce pollution in the city.

contest

to challenge

An oratorical contest will be held next Sunday

election

a process in which people choose officials

Buffy won the election for school president

inaugurate

to start formally

American presidents are always inaugurated on 20 January .

policy

an approved way for approaching a certain kind of situation

All parties have 'green' policies nowadays

poll

to find out a small group's opinion in order to estimate what larger group thinks

A recent poll found that 70% of Californians support the governor