Reading for the Real world 2nd_Student-Book Intro Unit 20 (E)

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activism

the practice of taking ACTION to change a government or society
In my community, political activism, both for and against the government, is high.

ambassador

a representative
He became the country's newest ambassador to Germany.

cause

belief, goal or organization that people support
Finding a cure for cancer is a popular cause in most parts of the world.

celebrity

a person, usually an entertainer, who is known by many people; a famous person
With his success in the movie, Charles became a celebrity overnight.

differ

not to be the same
The brothers differ in personality only.

fame

the state of being well-known
Her fame grew after her award-winning novel.

goodwill

an attitude of kindness or friendliness
The prime minister went on a goodwill tour of Asia.

humanitarian

related to improving people's lives
Her humanitarian efforts were recognized by the United Nations.

involvement

the act or process of joining in to a particular activity, situation, or condition
He denied any involvement in the crime.

needy

having very little food or money; poor
There are millions of poor and needy people in United States.

promote

to help increase the sales of something by advertising it
Advertisers work hard to find new ways to promote their products.

publicize

to give information about someone or something to the public
The media tried to publicize the president's minor mistake in pronunciation.

sincere

honest in one's thought and action
She felt regret for her actions and gave each child a sincere apology.

station

to send or set a person in a particular place or position
She was stationed at the company's worst branch to help it improve.