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MP (Member of Parliament) A representative elected to certain legislative

bodies.

achieve To carry out successfully; to accomplish.

achievement A successful performance; accomplishment;

skillful success.

address 1. To speak to (typically, an audience).

2. A speech.

agree with To harmonise in opinion, statement, or action;

to be in unison or concord.

ambitious Having a strong urge and determination to be

successful.

bid for power An attempt to obtain authority/election.

campaign 1. A series of operations undertaken to achieve

a set goal.
2. To participate in a series of activities
undertaken with a view to spreading
information about an issue, cause, problem,
etc.

candidate A person who is running in an election, or one

who is applying to a company/ organisation/
employer for a job.

climb To move to a higher position on a social/

professional/political/organisational ladder.

commit oneself To pledge or dedicate oneself to a course of

action.

commitment The trait of sincerity and focused purpose.

compare with To assess the similarities and differences

between two or more things.

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corrupt 1. Immoral, dishonest, unscrupulous.

2. To change from good to bad; to draw away
from the right path; to deprave.

corruption Dishonesty, unprincipled conduct, immoral

behaviour.

debate 1. An argument, or discussion of opposing

views.
2. Discussion of opposing views.

dedicated 1. Devoted; loyal; conscientious.

2. To commit (oneself) to a particular course of
thought or action.

disagree with To not agree (harmonise).

dishonest Not honest, untruthful, corrupt.

embezzle To steal or misappropriate money that one has

been trusted with, especially to steal money
from the organisation for which one works.

experience Past practical knowledge and ability.

experienced Having knowledge and skill in a particular area.

extremist A person who holds extreme views, especially

one who advocates such views.

fair Just, equitable.

go in for To enter, to engage or take part in something.

good on TV Worth watching on television.

hand in glove (to be - with) In close collusion or association.

hard-boiled Tough, cynical, callous and unsentimental.

hard-working Of a person, taking their work seriously and

doing it well and rapidly.

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human Having the nature or attributes of a human

being, typically kindness.

image Reputation, status, appearance; the profile one

presents to others.

impressive Admirable, notable, grand, awesome.

involve (in) To become part of; to include.

involvement The act of being connected with, of

participating in, or of being engaged in
something.

ladder The hierarchy or ranking system within an

organisation.

lead To conduct or direct with authority.

leader One having authority to direct/lead/control.

lose To fail to win (an election, game, competition,

trial, debate, etc.).

meet To come face to face with someone by

arrangement.

meeting The people at such a gathering, as a collective.

point out To tell, remind, indicate.

policy A principle of behaviour, conduct etc. thought

to be desirable or necessary, especially as
formally expressed by a government or other
authoritative body.

political Concerning or relating to politics or

governance.

politician One engaged in politics, especially an elected

or appointed government official.

politics The activities related to governing a country, or

the study of government and the state.

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popular Liked by many people.

popularity The state of being esteemed by, or of being in

favour with, the people at large.

power Control, particularly legal or political

(jurisdiction).

promise 1. An oath or affirmation; a vow.

2. To commit to something or action; to make
an oath; make a vow.

resign To voluntarily leave/quit (a job or position).

retire To withdraw from a public station, from

working, or from business.

rise To attain a higher status.

scandal An incident or event that disgraces or damages

the reputation of the persons or organisation
involved.

self-confident Confident in one's abilities.

speech A session of speaking; a long oral message

given publicly usually by one person.

stand up for To support and defend (something/ someone)

even in the face of harsh criticism or
opposition.

statesman A male political leader who promotes the

public good or who is recognized for probity,
leadership, or the qualities necessary to govern
a state.

tough Stubborn, hard, firm, rigid, inflexible, strong.

turncoat A traitor; one who turns against a previous

affiliation or allegiance.

unpopular Lacking popularity; not widely supported by

other.

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win 1. To triumph or achieve victory, to succeed in

a competition.
2. A gain or victory (opposite of a loss).

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