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New words:
ruling - 'ruːlɪŋ - ruling (on sth) an official decision made by sb in a position of authority, especially a judge
oust - oust sb (from sth / as sth) to force sb out of a job or position of power, especially in order to take their place.
Example: He was ousted as chairman.
defeat - dɪ'fiːt - to win against sb in a war, competition, sports game, etc.
Example: He defeated the champion in three sets.
wrangle - 'ræŋgl - wrangle (with sb)(over sth) | wrangle (between A and B) an argument that is complicated and continues over a long period of time
Example: a legal wrangle between the company and their suppliers
unopposed - ˌʌnə'pəuzd - not opposed or stopped by anyone
Example: The party leader was re-elected unopposed.
dogged - 'dôgid - (approving) showing determination; not giving up easily
Example: their dogged defence of the city
indigene -'ɪndɪʤiːn - местный, туземный
landslide - 'lændslaɪd - an election in which one person or party gets very many more votes than the other people or parties
Example: She was expected to win by a landslide.
shelve - shelv - to decide not to continue with a plan, either for a short time or permanently
Example: The government has shelved the idea until at least next year.
cowardice - 'kauədɪs - fear or lack of courage
Example: moral cowardice
pivotal - 'pɪvət(ə)l - of great importance because other things depend on it
Example: a pivotal role in European affairs
gutless - 'gətləs - lacking courage or determination
Example: gutless was the oft-heard word
slump - sləmp - slump (by sth) | slump (from sth) (to sth) to fall in price, value, number, etc., suddenly and by a large amount
Example: the polls slumped again.
forthcoming - fɔ͟ː(r)θkʌ̱mɪŋ - going to happen, be published, etc. very soon.
Example: The party powerbrokers and factional leaders decided the government would fare better at the forthcoming federal election with Julia Gillard at its head.
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