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