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Vocabulary

exempt
Adjective
ɪgˈzɛmpt
not having to follow or be affected by a rule, obligation, etc.
Many religious organizations are exempt from paying taxes.
I am exempt from taking my exam because I am an athlete.

rioter
Noun
ˈraɪətər
a member of a protest group that is angry and violent
More than 100 rioters clashed with police outside parliament.

insurrection
Noun
ˌɪnsəˈrekʃn
a violent uprising in which rioters try to take control of their own country's government
Several people died during the violent insurrection on the US Capitol.

stoke
Verb
stəʊk
to encourage or inspire
The president's comment stoked fears about the possibility of another tax
increase.

indefinitely
Adverb
ɪnˈdefɪnətli
for a period of time with no specified end or limit
The president's visit has now been postponed  indefinitely.

patriot
Noun
ˈpeɪtriət
someone who loves their country and would fight to defend it
My grandfather was a patriot who died fighting for this country.

Patriotic (adjective)

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