Vocabulary from Donald Trump's Victory Speech, November 9, 2016

Donald Trump has been elected the 45th President of the United States. He gave a victory speech in the early morning of November 9, 2016. After a bitter and brutal campaign, Trump's speech was clearly intended to demonstrate his softer, more statesman-like side and to assure the American people, and the world, that he is fit for the job. Here are twelve vocabulary words from the President-elect's victory speech.
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  1. leverage
    strategic advantage; power to act effectively
    I will harness the creative talents of our people and we will call upon the best and brightest to leverage their tremendous talent for the benefit of all.
  2. potential
    existing in possibility
    I've spent my entire life in business, looking at the untapped potential in projects and in people all over the world.
  3. unify
    join or combine
    For those who have chosen not to support me in the past, of which there were a few people, I'm reaching out to you for your guidance and your help so that we can work together and unify our great country.
  4. infrastructure
    the basic features of a system or organization
    We're going to rebuild our infrastructure, which will become, by the way, second to none, and we will put millions of our people to work as we rebuild it.
  5. endorse
    approve of
    We have over 200 generals and admirals that have endorsed our campaign and there are special people.
  6. harness
    control and direct with or as if by reins
    I will harness the creative talents of our people and we will call upon the best and brightest to leverage their tremendous talent for the benefit of all.
  7. comprise
    be made of
    It is a movement comprised of Americans from all races, religions, backgrounds and beliefs, who want and expect our government to serve the people, and serve the people it will.
  8. hostility
    a state of deep-seated ill-will
    We will seek common ground, not hostility, partnership, not conflict.
  9. embark
    set out on, as an enterprise or subject of study
    We will embark upon a project of national growth and renewal.
  10. urgent
    compelling immediate action
    Working together we will begin the urgent task of rebuilding our nation and renewing the American dream.
  11. daring
    disposed to venture or take risks
    We must reclaim our country's destiny and dream big and bold and daring.
  12. bind
    wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
    Now it is time for America to bind the wounds of division, have to get together, to all Republicans and Democrats and independents across this nation I say it is time for us to come together as one united people.
Created on Wed Nov 09 03:19:00 EST 2016 (updated Wed Nov 09 03:29:26 EST 2016)

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