VOA慢速英语:Will Trump’s Presidency Boost Global Populist Movements?

elite – n. the richest and most powerful group in society

ravages – n. damaging effects caused by bad things

prosperity – n. being successful, usually by making a lot of money

validate – v. make something official or legal

manipulate – v. to control someone or something into doing what you want them to do

frail – adj. weak in strength

referendum – n. a direct vote in which people cast ballots to decide on a specific issue or policy

accountable – adj. being responsible for something

catastrophic – adj. resulting of a terrible disaster

incite – v. to cause something to happen

chant – n. the repeated saying of a word, phrase or slogan by a crowd