VOA慢速英语:Americans Who Gave Up Passports Tell Why

threw up – v. to have the food, liquid, etc., that is in your stomach come out through your mouth

divorce – v. the ending of a marriage by a legal process

reverse – v. to change something to an opposite state or condition

surge – v. to move very quickly and suddenly in a particular direction

renounce – v. to formally give up something

exclude – v. period of time during which someone does not work at his or her regular job

evasion – n. the act of avoiding something that you do not want to do or deal with

modest – adj. not very large in size or amount

resentful – adj. having or showing a feeling of anger or displeasure about someone or something unfair

immensely – adv. very great in size or amount