I Am Prepared to Die — Vocabulary
Nelson Mandela
1964 Speech
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communisman economic system that abolishes private ownership of property with the goal of a classless society A challenge with communism is that it is harder to know how to allocate capital when prices are subjective rather than the product of individual valuations.†more Show sample from book I shall deal also with the part played by the Communist Party.†55 more communism → communist:someone who supports an economic system that abolishes private ownership of property with the goal of a classless society
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liberateset free She works to liberate the religious minority from persecution.more Show sample from book This was our feeling in June of 1961 when we decided to press for a change in the policy of the National Liberation Movement.†5 more liberate → liberation:the act of being set free Show general definition to set free -- as from prison, political oppression, persecution, expectations...
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enableenable → enables:makes possible The test enables earlier identification of autism.more Show sample from book In fact, I believe none of it is irrelevant because it will, I hope, enable the Court to appreciate the attitude eventually adopted by the various persons and bodies concerned in the National Liberation Movement.†3 more make possible Show general definition to make possible in various senses, including: to give someone the ability, knowledge, or authority to do something -- as in "The study will enable an informed discussion." to activate a computer system for use -- as in "You can enable the feature in the Settings Page." to permit someone to repeat bad behavior, so they reinforce the bad pattern -- as in "I don't want to enable her drug addiction."
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irrelevantnot relevant The sentence should be deleted because it introduces information that is irrelevant to the passage.more Show sample from book Some of this may appear irrelevant to this trial.†2 more not relevant (not related to the subject being considered, or not important enough to want to consider) Show general definition not relevant (not related to the subject being considered, or not important enough to want to consider)
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subsequentfollowing Her guess was proven right by subsequent developments.more Show sample from book When we took this decision, and subsequently formulated our plans, the ANC heritage of non-violence and racial harmony was very much with us.†2 more subsequent → subsequently:following something else Show general definition following something else
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implyimply → implied:hinted or suggested She wouldn't make a direct statement, but she implied that she supported our position.more Show sample from book Were we to give in to the show of force and the implied threat against future action, or were we to fight it and, if so, how?†1 more imply → implied:suggested (said indirectly) Show general definition to suggest or say indirectly -- possibly as a logical consequence
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attaingain or reach something with effort She was the first woman to attain the rank of general.more Show sample from book They were the only political group which was prepared to work with the Africans for the attainment of political rights and a stake in society.†2 more attain → attainment:the gaining or reaching of something with effort; or something gained with effort Show general definition to gain or reach something with effort
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socialisman economic system based on government ownership and control of all companies -- with the ideal of equal benefits to all people She believes that more socialism would be more fair.more Show sample from book It is by no means a blueprint for a socialist state.†4 more socialism → socialist:a person who wants an economic system based on government ownership or control of all important companies -- with the ideal of equal benefits to all people Show general definition an economic system based on government ownership or control of all important companies -- with the ideal of equal benefits to all people
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nucleusthe center (in this case, key central members) They have the nucleus of a good team.†more Show sample from book It was in our view essential to build up a nucleus of trained men who would be able to provide the leadership which would be required if guerrilla warfare started.†2 more the center (or most important part) of something Show general definition the center (or most important part) of something such as: in physics: the center of an atom where protons & neutrons are found in biology: the center of a cell where DNA is found in sociology: the closest family (mother/father/children in contrast to the extended family)
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monopolycomplete control of a product The company was accused of trying to create a monopoly by buying out all its competitors.more Show sample from book It calls for redistribution, but not nationalization, of land; it provides for nationalization of mines, banks, and monopoly industry, because big monopolies are owned by one race only, and without such nationalization racial domination would be perpetuated despite the spread of political power.†1 more monopoly → monopolies:complete control over a product, service, or resource Show general definition complete control over a product, service, or resource -- usually by a single person, company, or group
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approximateapproximate → approximately:about The state has approximately as many Republicans as Democrats.more Show sample from book Africans, who constituted approximately 70 per cent of the population of South Africa, were not entitled to vote, and were not even consulted about the proposed constitutional change.†1 more approximate → approximately:about (but not exactly) Show general definition almost, but not exact; or similar
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prescribeprescribe → prescribed:gave medical instructions instructing that the patient should take The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the infection.more Show sample from book They are called volunteers because they volunteer to face the penalties of imprisonment and whipping which are now prescribed by the legislature for such acts.†2 more prescribe → prescribed:recommended or required what should be done OR (of a medical doctor) gave medical instructions -- such as writing that a patient should take antibiotics Show general definition to recommend or require what should be done or more specifically: of a medical doctor: to give medical instructions -- such as writing that a patient should take antibiotics
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treasonbetraying one's own country He was executed for treason in a time of war.more Show sample from book In 1956, 156 leading members of the Congress Alliance, including myself, were arrested on a charge of high treason and charges under the Suppression of Communism Act.†2 more an act of betrayal Show general definition betraying someone or something -- typically betraying one's own country (in this context, to betray is to not be loyal--often by helping enemies)
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grievancegrievance → grievances:complaints The First Amendment also says Congress will make no law depriving the right of people to peaceably "assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."more Show sample from book It put forward demands and resolutions; it sent delegations to the Government in the belief that African grievances could be settled through peaceful discussion and that Africans could advance gradually to full political rights.†1 more Show general definition the cause of a complaint (real or imagined); or the complaint in formally written form
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apartheidapartheid → antiapartheid:a system that unfairly treats people of a different race Apartheid was a system in South Africa that kept people of different races separate and unequal.more Show context notes The prefix "anti-" in antiapartheid means against or opposite. This is the same pattern you see in words like antiviral, antiaircraft, and antisocial. Show sample from book The change was embodied in a decision which was taken to protest against apartheid legislation by peaceful, but unlawful, demonstrations against certain laws.†3 more Show general definition a system that unfairly treats people of a different race in laws, jobs, and politics
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manifestoa public declaration of principles or policies The environmental group published a manifesto outlining their vision for a sustainable future and demanding immediate action on climate change.more Show sample from book The Manifesto of Umkhonto was issued on the day that operations commenced.†3 more Show general definition a public declaration of principles or policies -- typically of a political nature
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impartialwithout favoritism or bias An impartial judge is necessary for a fair trial.more Show sample from book All this has led me to feel that in my search for a political formula, I should be absolutely impartial and objective.†1 more
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creedset of beliefs Freedom of religion allows people to follow any creed they choose without fear of persecution.more Show sample from book The ideological creed of the ANC is, and always has been, the creed of African Nationalism.† any system of principles or beliefs Show general definition any system of principles or beliefs
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inciteprovoke -- (arouse feelings that will cause) They want to incite a riot.more Show sample from book I am a convicted prisoner serving five years for leaving the country without a permit and for inciting people to go on strike at the end of May 1961.† incite → inciting:provoking Show general definition provoke -- (arouse feelings, often leading to action)
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abjectextreme As the world grows more affluent, our definition of abject poverty changes.more Show sample from book Anything else would have been abject surrender.† Show general definition extreme (in a negative sense such as misery, hopelessness, submissiveness, cruelty, or cowardice)