FULL TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2020/10/25/12-even-more-us-political-vocabulary-english-vocabulary-lesson/
On today’s episode, we will continue our series of episodes focusing on vocabulary to help you understand the US election! With less than two weeks left, there is no better time to learn some new political words!
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VOCABULARY
To compromise (v) - to accept that you will reduce your demands or change your opinion in order to reach an agreement with someone
Well, you want $400 and i say $300, so lets compromise on $350
Psychological (adj) - relating to the human mind and feelings
We are concerned with the physical and psychological well-being of our employees
uncompromisingly (adv) - in a way that is fixed and not changing, even when this may cause difficulties
She was uncompromisingly hostile to him
To drift (v) - to move slowly, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction
No one notices that the boat had begun to drift out to sea
irrelevant (adj) - not related to what is being discussed or considered and therefore not important
These documents are largely irrelevant to the present investigation
To bear (v) - to have or continue to have something
The stone plaque bearing his name was smashed to pieces
interpretation (n) - an explanation or opinion of what something means
The rules are vague and open to interpretation
To opt (v) - to make a choice, especially of one thing or possibly instead of others
Mike opted for early retirement
To funnel (v) - to send something directly and intentionally
No one knows who has been funneling weapons to the rebels
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