VOA慢速英语:Why Are Americans so Angry?

frustrated – adj. very angry, discouraged, or upset because of being unable to do or complete something

assault – v. the crime of trying or threatening to hurt someone physically

coach – n. a person who teaches and trains an athlete or performer

commit – v. to do something that is illegal or harmful

stranger – n. someone who you have not met before or do not know

toxic – adj. very unpleasant

prevalent – adj. happening often or over a large area

proclaim – v. to declare or announce something

shrinking – adj. to become smaller in amount, size, or value

prospects – n. the possibility that something will happen in the future

psychology – n. the science or study of the mind and behavior

stressed – v. a state of mental tension

trauma – n. a very difficult or unpleasant experience that causes someone to have mental or emotional problems usually for a long time

uncomfortable -- adj. causing a feeling of physical discomfort

perspective – n. a way of thinking about and understanding something

bigotry – n. bigoted acts or beliefs

oppression -- n. unjust treatment

equitable – adj. dealing fairly and equally with everyone