English Vocabulary Flashcards

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alliance

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association, coalition, union, treaty , pact

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ruling

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governing, in charge, leading, dominant,controlling

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stability

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firmness, steadiness, solidity, secureness, strength

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4
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decades

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a period of ten years

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5
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point to

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indicate, suggest, be evidence of , evidence

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marked

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indicated, denote, show , demonstrate , exhibit

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unleash

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release, free, let loose to; to let happen or begin something powerful that , once begun , cannot be controlled

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8
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established

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set up or found

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9
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effect

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to implement, bring about

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10
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at face value

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to accept it & believe it without thinking about it very much, even though it might be untrue

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11
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FPTP system

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the first- past -the-post [fptp] is also known as the simple majority system.

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12
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tipped

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predict, think of , expect(as likely to win something)

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13
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Overcome (verb)

A

Succeed in dealing with
(a problem or difficulty)

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14
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Coalition (noun)

A

alliance, union,
partnership, affiliation, the bloc

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15
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Helm (verb)

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control or manage by

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16
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In terms of (phrase)

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with regard to, as
regards, regarding

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17
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Mandate (noun)

A

the authority to carry
out a policy, regarded as given by the
electorate to a party or candidate that
wins an election

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18
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Long-standing (adjective)

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Established,
long-lasting, enduring, well established

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Mainstream (adjective)

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belonging to or
characteristic of the mainstream

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20
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Emerge (verb)

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come out, appear, come
into view, become visible

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21
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Sizeable

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Fairly large in size

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22
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Vague (adjective)

A

Unclear, Imprecise,
Indefinite, Ambiguous, Inexplicit

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23
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Ideological (adjective)

A

Based on or
relating to a system of ideas and ideals,
especially concerning economic or political
theory and policy

24
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Federalism (noun)

A

democratism,
socialism, unionism, Unitarianism

25
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Seek (verb)

A

Try, effort, strive, endeavor

26
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Dissolve (verb)

A

disband, break up, splitup

27
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Provincial (adjective)

A

local, regional,
state, territorial

28
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Set up (phrasal verb)

A

establish

29
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Federalist (adjective)

A

relating to or
denoting a system of government in which
several states unite under a central
authority.

30
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Point to (phrasal verb)

A

indicate, mention,
note, highlight, emphasize

31
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Stability (noun)

A

permanence, constancy,
balance, solidity, firmness

32
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Lift (verb)

A

raise, rise, boost, elevate

33
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Living standard (noun)

A

the quality of
housing, material comfort, and wealth
experienced by an individual or group.

34
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Out-migration (noun)

A

the action of
leaving one place to settle in another,
especially within a country.

35
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Blow (noun)

A

shock, unexpected
outcome, setback, upset

36
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Play a role (phrase)

A

contribute to, be
instrumental in, be a factor in

37
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Federalization (noun)

A

The unification of
states to form a federal union

38
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Legacy (noun)

A

a situation that has
developed as a result of past actions and
decisions

39
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(be) Tired of (verb)

A

Lose interest in;
become bored with

40
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Opportunist (adjective)

A

exploiting
immediate opportunities, especially
regardless of planning or principle

41
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Stance (noun)

A

attitude, stand, point of
view, viewpoint, opinion, way of thinking

42
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Republicanism (noun)

A

support for
government by elected representatives of
the people

43
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Secularism (noun)

A

the belief that religion
should not influence or be involved in the
organization of society, education,
government, etc

44
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Comprehensive (adjective)

A

inclusive, all-inclusive, complete

45
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Federal (adjective)

A

Relating to or
denoting the central government

46
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Empower (verb)

A

authorize, license,
entitle, permit, allow,

47
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Enthusiasm (noun)

A

Eagerness, interest,
fervor, passion, zest, keenness

48
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Wane (verb)

A

Diminish, decrease, decline,
fade

49
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Buoy (verb)

A

make (someone) cheerful
and confident; encourage, stimulate

50
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Veteran (noun)

A

Expert, old-time, past
master, Experienced person

51
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Let (verb)

A

allow, permit, give permission
to

52
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Take over (phrasal verb)

A

Assume control
of something

53
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Sectarian (adjective)

A

rigidly following the
doctrines of a sect or other group

54
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Diversity (noun)

A

variety, miscellany,
assortment, mixture

55
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Beleaguered (adjective)

A

in a very difficult
situation; Stressed, longsuffering

56
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Citizenry (noun)

A

The citizens of a place
regarded collectively

57
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Be up to someone (phrase)

A

be decided
by a particular person; be the responsibility
of particular person