Country Flashcards
nation
homeland
tarnish
Def 2: to damage the good opinion people have of somebody/something
Def 1: to make or (especially of metal) become less bright
He hopes to improve the newspaper’s somewhat tarnished public image.
By this time a series of scandals had severely tarnished the candidate’s image/reputation.
Ref: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/tarnish
globalisation
Def: the fact that different cultures and economic systems around the world are becoming connected and similar to each other because of the influence of large multinational companies and of improved communication
Optimists say globalization means more cultural choices for everyone.
We must take advantage of the increased globalization of the commodity trading business.
the globalization of fashion/American youth culture
Ref: https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/globalization?q=globalisation
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/globalization
animosity
Def: strong dislike, opposition, or anger
Of course we’re competitive, but there’s no personal animosity between us.
In spite of his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.
The European Community helped France and Germany forget the old animosities between them.
Ref: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/animosity
hostility
Def: aggressive or unfriendly feelings or behaviour
There was open hostility between the two schools.
Mixed-race couples faced open hostility.
The talk lasted well over an hour and he sensed a growing hostility from his audience
Ref: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hostility
humanitarian
Def: connected with helping people who are suffering and improving the conditions that they are living in
She reported on the humanitarian crisis in the region.
Humanitarian aid is being airlifted to the country.
A huge relief effort will be required to avert a humanitarian disaster.
Ref: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/humanitarian
political stability
