VIP Class Notes (Tony)

Vocabulary

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he must have something outstanding – he must have some outstanding vision

he must be extraordinary

power taking – power grab


set in stone – it is permanent, will not change

eg: When they make deals, nothing is ever set in stone.

manipulated

divvy up – to divide

founding fathers – the people who founded America, started the country.

eg: The American founding fathers are very respected in our country, we tend to think their ideas were the best.

founder – a person who started the company

eg: Roy Kroc, was not the founder of McDonald’s but he stole the company from two brothers.

Pronunciation

Voila – vWah Laa