Week: 47-48 Text 1.2 Inspiring people, a647.

tempting appealing

political prisoner someone in prison for their beliefs

suffer from to have an illness or disease

to justify to motivate

tax money for the government

a cause a a project which helps people, often a charity

a charity an organisation which helps people

abroad in another country

decent good

underdog not the one expected to win

to benefit to get money or something else from somebody or something

to be incurable to be ‘ill’ with no chance of surviving

to be rebellious not accepting the rules

to be irreverent to be a bit cheeky, a little naughty

pompous thinking that you are better than other people

skills qualities, abilities, things you are good at

determination with strong will, strong desire

sentence a period of time in prison

civil rights protection in law of your freedoms

to retire to stop work after a long career

native Americans the original inhabitants of America

join forces connect the powers together

to recover to get better after an illness

the United Nations a large international organisation

an award a prize

to receive to get

unfazed not shocked or surprised

dignity respect

equality of opportunity all people being treated the same

courage mental strength

a bullet a small metal object that is fired from a gun

championed supported

healthily in a way that is good for your body

petrol the liquid we put in cars to give them energy

particularly more than usual

tireless with a lot of energy

enthusiasm energetic interest in an activity

obesity that state of being too heavy

improving getting better

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