Politics Flashcards
(place under) scrutiny
Critical observation or examination
Every aspect of local government was placed under scrutiny.
Syn. Check, study
ammunition
A supply or quantity of bullets and shells
Riddle
Puzzle or mystery
inaugurate
Open
Begin or introduce a system/policy/
iˈnôɡ(y)əˌrāt
He inaugurate a new policy of trade and exploration.
New administration will be inaugurated
Concede
Admit that sth is true or valid after first denying or resisting it
I have to concede that I’d overreacted
insurrection
insəˈrekSH(ə)n
A violent uprising against an authority or government
The insurrection was savagely put down
Flee
- Run away from a situation or place of danger
- run away from (someone or something).
“he was forced to flee the country”
Foment
to instigate or foster (discord, rebellion, etc.); promote the growth or development of:
to foment trouble; to foment discontent.
The president fomented the insurrection
Syn. Sedition
Competent
having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
Take over
assume control of something.
The VP takes over the presidency.
Sedition
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.
bone of contention
a subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement.
Abolitionist
An abolitionist, as the name implies, is a person who sought to abolish slavery during the 19th century.
Throwing someone under the bus
to criticize, blame, or punish them, especially in order to avoid blame or gain an advantage.
laureate
a person who has been honoured for achieving distinction in a particular field or with a particular award:
> a Nobel laureate.
poet laureate.
