145. Should you Support Your Country Unconditionally? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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What does it mean to be a patriot? What does it mean to love your country? Should you support your nation unconditionally, no matter what, and in any situation? Let’s talk about these questions on today’s episode of Thinking in English!
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Vocabulary List
Unconditionally (adv) - in a way that is complete and not limited in any way
He thanked his mother for being unconditionally supportive
Imaginary (adj) - something that is imaginary is created by and exists only in the mind
As a child, my brother had an imaginary friend
Connotation (n) - a feeling or idea that is suggested by a particular word although it need not be a part of the word’s meaning, or something suggested by an object or situation
“Resolute” means stubborn, but with a more positive connotation
To diverge (v) - to follow a different direction, or to be or become different
Although the two organisations used to work closely together, their objectives have diverged recently
Exclusionary (adj) - causing someone or something not to be allowed to take part in an activity or to enter a place
The political party has been criticised for its exclusionary membership rules
Superiority (n) - the fact that one person or thing is better, stronger, etc. than another
The French football team demonstrated their superiority over the Spanish last night
Flaw (n) - a fault, mistake, or weakness
This report is full of flaws
Meaningful (adj) - useful, serious, or important
It is difficult to form meaningful relationships with colleagues when you work online
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