14 Dec Flashcards
deter
to make somebody decide not to do something, especially by telling him/her that it would have bad results
zealolus
using great energy and enthusiasm
illicit
(used about an activity or substance) not allowed by law or by the rules of society
rampant
(used about something bad) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that is very difficult to control
salutary
having a good effect on somebody/something, though often seeming unpleasant
fathom
to understand something
seamless
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continuous, without any spaces, interruptions or stops between two parts of something
unipolarity
Unipolarity. Unipolarity in international politics is a distribution of power in which one state exercises most of the cultural, economic, and military influence
outmanoeuvre
evade (an opponent) by moving faster or with greater agility.
use skill and cunning to gain an advantage over.
imperialism
Imperialism is the state policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion, especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other territories and peoples
deplore
to feel or say that something is morally bad
sequester
isolate or hide away.
undaunted
still enthusiastic and determined, despite difficulties, dangers and disappointments
unimpeded
not obstructed or hindered.
spruce
make someone or something smarter or tidier
construe
to understand the meaning of something in a particular way
expedient
(used about an action) convenient or helpful for a purpose, but possibly not completely honest or moral
whistle-blower
a person who informs on someone engaged in illegal activities
incarcerated
confined in a jail or prison
dystopia
an imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic.
plaudits
praise and approval
constrain
to limit somebody/something; to force somebody/something to do something
