World News Dec 17, 2018 Flashcards
Clergyman
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
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
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
noun
Something blowing apart
There was a big explosion at the factory.
She was hurt during an explosion.
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Destroyed
adjective
End the existence of something
The situation destroyed that company.
China wants to destroy the USA.
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Expel
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
noun
Someone who writes laws
There are many important lawmakers in Japan.
He wants to become a lawmaker.
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Democracy
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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