World News Dec 17, 2018 Flashcards

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Clergyman

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noun

A religious leader (Christian)

I had to tell the clergyman the truth.

He studied for many years to become a clergyman.

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Religious service

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noun

An event at a religious place

I always attend a religious service on January 1st.

They met at a religious service in India.

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Mass

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noun

A religious service at a Catholic Church

I try to go to Mass as often as possible.

The church looks beautiful during Mass.

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Explosion

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noun

Something blowing apart

There was a big explosion at the factory.

She was hurt during an explosion.

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Destroyed

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adjective

End the existence of something

The situation destroyed that company.

China wants to destroy the USA.

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Expel

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verb

Force someone / something out

He was expelled from high school.

They tried to expel a ghost from the child.

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Lawmaker

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noun

Someone who writes laws

There are many important lawmakers in Japan.

He wants to become a lawmaker.

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Democracy

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noun

Control of an organization / government by the majority of people

North Korea is not a democracy.

Japan has been a democracy since 1947.

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