Vocabulary

• going on: To continue doing something
• neither side: Not either of two sides or parties.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• to a lesser extent: To a smaller or less significant degree or amount.
• lead to: To result in some action
• across from: Being on the other side
• work out
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• such as: For example; like
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• tit for tat: An equivalent given in return; retaliation.
• gear up: To prepare for an activity or event.
• rock out: To play rock music with energy and enthusiasm; to perform very well.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
• current: Electricity flowing through wires
• brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
• conduct: Your behavior
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
• sustain: To lengthen or continue to do something
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• precision: Performed in a very careful, detailed manner
• ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
• objective: Being real, rather than simply being an idea
• tribute: Something that is said or done to show respect
• drone: A remote controlled flying device
• authoritarian: Person expecting complete obedience
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• border: To be right next to another country or state
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• coalition: Union of separate political parties
• invade: To enter something causing a harmful result
• aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
• mission: A task or role someone is given to do
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• audible: Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• maritime: Concerning sailing, ships
• alternate: To follow one thing after another repeatedly
• deploy: To put into position (often a military operation)
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
• monarchy: Nation that is ruled by a king or queen
• wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
• interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• thunder: Loud sound
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• found: To become aware of something that is happening
• hoodie: A cotton sweatshirt with a hood
• prosecute: To try to prove someone legally guilty of a crime
• capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
• constitutional: Regarding laws that govern a nation and its people
• artillery: Guns used by the military larger than machine guns
• misinformation: Information that is incorrect
• warfare: Methods used by those fighting in a war
• carrier: A company, e.g. mail, airline, that carries things
• cavalry: Soldiers trained to fight on horseback
• tightly: In a manner that doesn't allow movement
• chalk: To draw or write something with chalk
• bunker: Section of a golf course that contains sand
• tow: Pulling another vehicle; being pulled thus
• cobra: Deadly snake known for its hooded head