Political Figures

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person of importance or high rank, often in a particular sphere or profession

  • The bigwig of the company made an important announcement during the meeting.
  • I heard the bigwig is coming to the office party tonight.
  • The bigwig always gets the best parking spot at the office.
  • In the world of politics, the bigwig always seems to have the most power.

noun a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports

adjective related to being famous or well-known

  • The celebrity attended the charity event to raise awareness for the cause.
  • I saw a celebrity at the grocery store yesterday!
  • That celebrity is totally living their best life.
  • Becoming a celebrity overnight is like winning the lottery.

noun a man who is a respected leader in a particular field or activity, especially politics

  • The elder statesman of the political party was respected for his years of experience and wisdom.
  • The old-timer in politics is always giving advice to the younger members.
  • The OG in politics always knows what's up.
  • He was like the grandfather of the political world, with his presence commanding respect from all.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

  • The fat cat lounged on the velvet cushion in the executive office.
  • That fat cat always gets the best seat in the house.
  • Check out that fat cat living the high life in his penthouse.
  • The CEO was seen as a fat cat, making millions while the employees struggled to make ends meet.

noun a military commander exercising civil power in a region, whether in nominal allegiance to the national government or in defiance of it

  • The warlord ruled over the region with an iron fist, enforcing his will on the people.
  • I heard that the warlord is throwing a lavish party at his palace tonight.
  • That warlord dude is always causing trouble in the neighborhood.
  • She was a warlord in the boardroom, always making bold decisions and leading her team to victory.

noun a male given name

  • Johnson & Johnson is a multinational company known for its pharmaceutical and consumer health products.
  • I heard Johnson got a promotion at work, good for him!
  • Hey, have you seen Johnson's new ride? It's sick!
  • Sheila's words hit me like a Johnson punch, straight to the gut.

noun Afridi - a surname commonly used in Pakistan and other South Asian countries, often associated with the Pashtun ethnic group.

  • Mr. Afridi is a renowned economist who has published several research papers.
  • I heard Afridi is throwing a party next weekend, are you going?
  • Afridi is such a cool dude, always up for a good time.
  • Afridi's ideas are like a breath of fresh air in the stale world of finance.