Vocabulary

• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• fly in the face of: To openly contradict or oppose something established.
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• have to: Must do
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• such as: For example; like
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• crucial: Extremely important or necessary
• commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
• attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• commercial: Radio or television advertisement
• reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
• criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
• conference: Series of lectures held as an event
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• discrimination: Ability to recognize the difference between things
• cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• refer: To talk about or write about something
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• compare: To consider how similar and different things are
• witness: To see the signing of an official document
• advance: Forward movement by an army
• tragedy: Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
• outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
• distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
• motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
• deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
• outrageous: Exceeding the usual limits; far too extreme
• offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
• diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
• participate: To take part with others in doing something
• request: To ask for, usually politely and formally
• criticize: To assess the work of others
• ambiguous: Able to be understood in more than one way
• sentiment: Feeling or attitude you have about something
• defense: Argument in support of something
• ongoing: Continuing to exist or be in progress
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
• allegation: Accusation against someone (often in court)
• onslaught: Violent attack; a sudden rush of something
• remove: To get rid of something completely
• erect: Standing straight up
• begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
• favorable: When a good result or positive outcome is likely
• report: Account of the necessary facts and information
• show: To be easily seen or displayed
• disagreement: Act or state of not agreeing
• voice: Ability to sing well
• israel: Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
• brown: Of the color of coffee or chocolate
• aerospace: Industry of air and space travel
• unquote: To remove the quotation marks from
• shutdown: Termination of operations
• ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer