Vocabulary

• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• cracking down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• box in: To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• habitat loss: The destruction or fragmentation of habitats, leading to a reduction in the area where species can live.
• by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
• feed on: To eat a particular food.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• got to: To arrive at some place
• work out
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• flake out: To collapse or fall asleep from exhaustion.
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• boost: To increase something; to make something better
• pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
• advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
• fraud: Use of dishonest ways to take something valuable
• military: Army or armed forces
• predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• adapt: To change something for a different function
• cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• huge: Very very large
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• ethnic: Of people who share the same culture, traditions
• transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
• due: When something is required or expected
• emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
• respond: To answer something or someone
• marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
• arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
• duration: Length of time that something lasts
• important: Having power or authority
• civilian: Ordinary person who is not in the army
• verify: To prove that something is right, accurate or true
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
• own: To have something as your property
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
• rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• coup: Successful taking over of a thing; sudden success
• deep: Complex and important
• gentle: Kind and quiet in nature; not harsh or violent
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
• area: Amount of measured space
• militant: Using strong forceful methods to achieve a goal
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• trouble: To worry, bother or disturb someone
• whale: To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
• datum: Item of factual information
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• detain: To keep someone somewhere, e.g. in jail
• neighbor: Person who lives, or is near, you
• electoral: Concerning elections
• endanger: To bring a person/thing into a dangerous situation
• shark: Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest