Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• green light
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• have to: Must do
• join in
• western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• on to: Toward something; forward
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• calling the shots: To be in charge; to make the decisions.
• in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in terms of
• leave it there: To put something down and not move it from that location.
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
• eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
• vast: Being very large in size or amount
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
• interact: To talk or do things with each other
• legitimate: Being born to legally married parents
• decade: Period of 10 years
• victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• adapt: To change something for a different function
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• agency: Business that provides some service for others
• diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
• escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
• pyramid: Four-sided structure with sides meeting at the top
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• justify: To give good reasons for something
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• civilian: Ordinary person who is not in the army
• aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
• urgent: Very important and needing immediate attention
• exhaust: System of pipes through which gases escape
• threaten: To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• unfold: (Of a situation) to be told or revealed
• patience: Ability to wait without being annoyed
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• surrender: Ending a fight you cannot win; formally giving up
• sovereign: King, queen, emperor etc. of a country
• deterrent: Something stopping people wanting to do something
• deep: Complex and important
• intimidation: Being made to feel afraid or timid, as by threats
• fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
• international: Of or relating to several countries
• center: Community place people go health or social reasons
• law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
• dazzle: To make one feel great excitement or admiration
• paralyze: To be unable to move from loss of muscle function
• follow: To come after someone; be guided by someone
• assassinate: To murder a famous or public figure
• diversion: Action designed to distract attention
• coherence: State in which all of the parts are connected
• amber: Hard, clear yellow dried resin from trees
• embryonic: Undeveloped, as if in an early stage
• ayatollah: Important religious or political leader in Iran