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The US, UK, and EU have introduced massive sanctions against many Russian oligarchs. These rich and powerful men are thought to have influence over Russia’s leaders and policies - but why? What is an oligarch? And what is an oligarchy? Let’s talk about it on today’s episode of Thinking in English!
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/14/what-is-an-oligarchy/)
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Vocabulary List
Sanction (n) - an official order that is taken against a country in order to make it obey international law
Trade sanctions will be lifted if they agree to stop producing nuclear weapons
State (n) - a country and/or its government
Some museums are funded by the state
To skyrocket (v) - to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success
Housing prices have skyrocketed in recent months
To differ (v) - to be not like something or someone else
My views differ considerably from my parents
Defective (adj) - something that is defective has a fault in it and does not work correctly
My eyesight is defective so I wear glasses
Perverted (adj) - considered strange and unpleasant by most people
He has a sick and perverted sense of humour
Corrupt (adj) - dishonestly using your position or power to get an advantage, especially for money
That country’s police are very corrupt - you need to pay them if they stop your car
Disproportionate (adj) - too large or too small in comparison to something else, or not deserving its importance or influence
There are a disproportionate number of girls in my class
Tycoon (n) - a person who has become very rich and powerful
He made his fortune as a shipping tycoon
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