Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• map out: To plan or arrange something in detail.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
• in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
• step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• have to: Must do
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
• down the line: At a later time; in the future.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• vague: Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
• integrity: Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
• convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
• achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
• strike: To hit something
• stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
• prominent: Being important or well known
• continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
• brutal: Extremely violent or mean
• conference: Series of lectures held as an event
• victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
• vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
• pledge: To make a promise; make an oath
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• optimistic: Tending to believe the future will be good
• ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
• clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
• diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
• wage: Money paid to a worker for the hours they worked
• correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
• slam: To criticize sharply
• leave: To go away from; depart
• absence: State of not being present, or not existing
• invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
• text: To send a message by phone or other device
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• broad: General; not detailed
• breakthrough: Important discovery in doing something difficult
• forge: To create something by hammering hot metal
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• division: How many times a number is contained in another
• gather: To bring objects together into one place
• ripple: Small gentle low wave on the surface of water, etc.
• joint: Body parts where bones meet and can move together
• declaration: Stating the cost of things purchased overseas
• success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
• last: Final; with nothing following; after all others
• flare: To become angry or excited suddenly
• absent: Not present at a usual or expected place
• invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• relentlessly: Continuing without slowing or losing strength
• choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
• gritty: Showing strong determination
• unity: Being in full agreement; being joined together
• dunk: To put a donut, etc. into a liquid to wet it
• call: A order or request for action
• hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
• large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
• church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
• speak: To be able to use a certain language
• brazil: Largest Latin American country and Largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
• write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
• chancellor: High government official
• switzerland: A landlocked federal republic in central Europe
• aggressor: Country or person that starts a fight or conflict