Vocabulary

• going on: To continue doing something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• leave it there: To put something down and not move it from that location.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• deal with
• at least: As a minimum
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• when push comes to shove: When a situation becomes critical or urgent.
• keeping up: To understand what someone is saying
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
• blow up: To suddenly become angry
• in accordance with: In agreement with; following
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
• walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
• specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• strike: To hit something
• complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• military: Army or armed forces
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• 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
• secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
• due: When something is required or expected
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
• correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
• leave: To go away from; depart
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
• ramp: Path that increases in height as you walk up it
• previously: At an earlier time
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• programme: A plan or schedule of events
• negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
• missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
• escalation: An increase in severity
• underground: (Being or living) under the surface of the earth
• defence: The process of protecting something from attack
• bombing: To attack with explosives
• tel: Short form of 'telephone', used with phone numbers