Vocabulary：notoriety - militia

1.　　notoriety

　　　　His treason gained his notoriety which has lasted even to this day.

　　　　(the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality)

 

2.　　mow

　　　　With this machine, I can easily mow the lawn.

　　　　(to cut (something, such as grass) with a machine or a blade)

 

3.　　obscenity

　　　　He sat screaming obscenities because of the heavy traffic jam.

　　　　(the trait of bahaving in an obscence manner)

 

4.　　oppress

　　　　The poor employees are oppressed by their cruel boss.

　　　　(to treat somebody in a cruel and unfair way, especially by not giving them the same freedom, rights, etc. as other people)

 

5.　　militia 

　　　　The militia fought for their country.

　　　　(civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army)