Vocabulary

• in terms of
• of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• reveal: To show something that was hidden before
• controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• consider: To think carefully about something
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• amount: Quantity of something
• previous: Existing or happening before the present time
• extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
• advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
• lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• response: Something said/written as an answer to something
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• emphasize: To stress the items that are important
• refer: To talk about or write about something
• swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• compatible: Able to get on or be used well together
• incident: Event, usually unusual or important; accident
• respond: To answer something or someone
• sovereignty: The power a country has to decide for itself
• hostile: Unwelcoming; showing ill will, as to an enemy
• activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
• secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
• aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
• defense: Argument in support of something
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
• zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• daily: Happening every day
• confrontation: A disagreement or argument
• inauguration: Official ceremony to start a new presidency, etc.
• simulate: To copy something or look or behave like it
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• decisive: Able to make choices quickly and confidently
• continuously: Without stops, breaks, or an end
• area: Amount of measured space
• defensive: Protecting something, yourself from attack
• harass: To bother repeatedly with harmful words or actions
• meet: To provide something that is necessary
• full: Containing all the parts; complete
• buffer: Data in computer memory allowing fast access
• identification: (Card or paper) that proves who a person is
• visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
• utmost: Greatest possible
• scare: To become frightened
• watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
• blockade: To block or impede the movement of people, objects
• early: Coming/happening before others in a time sequence
• thereof: Concerning that or it
• incite: To cause something to happen, e.g. a riot
• airspace: Area in the sky controlled by a country