Inspiring People 1.2

tempting appealing

political prisoner so in prison for their beliefs

suffer from to have an illness or disease

tax money for the government

cause a project which helps people, often a charity

charity an organisation which helps people

abroad in another country

decent good

underdog not the one expected to win

benefit to get money or sth else from so or sth

incurable to be ‘ill’ with no chance of surviving

rebellious not accepting the rules

irreverent 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

retire to stop work after a long career

native Americans the original inhabitants of America

join forces connect the powers together

recover get better after an illness

the United Nations a large international organisation

award a prize

charitable generous in giving money or other help

receive to get

unfazed not shocked or surprised

dignity respect

equality of opportunity all people being treated the same

courage mental strength

bullet a small metal object that is fired from a gun

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