Vocabulary

• on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• huge: Very very large
• pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
• turmoil: Very confused situation where things are not clear
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• couple: To join something to something else
• relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
• briefly: Using little time or resources
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• punitive: Intended to punish; severe; harsh
• reciprocal: Equal and meeting the needs of both sides
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• return: To hit something back to the other player or team
• turbulent: (Of water) moving violently and unevenly
• announce: To make a public statement about a plan, decision
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• sigh: Breathing out to show boredom or disappointment
• tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
• main: Most important; most often used
• put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
• story: One of many floors or levels in a building
• jack: To increase the amount or intensity of something
• day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight