Presentation Economist

Question 1

fussed

Answer 1

having a feeling of annoyance, concern or a strong feeling about something

Question 2

stranglehold

Answer 2

a position of complete control that prevents something from happening

Question 3

pundit

Answer 3

an expert in a particular discipline that is often expected to give public opinions

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to opt for

Answer 4

to choose one option over others

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dimwitted

Answer 5

stupid or silly

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to scour

Answer 6

to search for something (or to brighten the surface of something by rubbing it, usually with an abrasive or a detergent)

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conviction

Answer 7

A determination by a court of law that the defendant is guilty

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Sturm und Drang

Answer 8

turmoil (the term is borrowed from German and generally is used to refer to a literary period, the literal translation is “storm and stress”)

Question 9

lionised

Answer 9

made famous

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trial lawyer

Answer 10

A lawyer that engages chiefly in trial before courts of original jurisdiction

Question 11

impartial

Answer 11

not supporting any of the sides

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illustrious

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admired, well respected, famous

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crux

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The most crucial or important part of a problem

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upstart

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a sudden rise in a position of wealth or power

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to leapfrog

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to quickly overtake someone, sometimes missing some steps along the way

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carte blanche

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complete freedom to do something

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to steal a march on
someone

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to gain advantage by acting quicker than your opposition

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unflappable

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remaining calm, even in difficult situations

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brittle

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delicate or easy to break

Question 20

bipartisanship

Answer 20

a situation in which two opposing sides agree with each other, usually used to describe cross-party agreements in political issues