Pronunciation Challenge Why is inequality worse for young people? | CNBC Explains

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While many of these proposals are wildly popular, they've proven to be a tough sell in the political arena.

Key Vocabulary

1. proposal a suggestion, sometimes a written one

proposal

[prəˈpoʊ.zəl] (n.) a suggestion, sometimes a written one

2. wildly in an uncontrolled or extreme way

wildly

[ˈwaɪld.li ] (adv.) in an uncontrolled or extreme way

3. tough sell (hard sell) something that is difficult to persuade people to do or try

tough sell (hard sell)

(n.) something that is difficult to persuade people to do or try

4. arena an activity that involves argument and discussion; a large, flat area surrounded by seats used for sports or entertainment

arena

[əˈriː.nə] (n.) an activity that involves argument and discussion; a large, flat area surrounded by seats used for sports or entertainment