Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• have to: Must do
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• lead to: To result in some action
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• such as: For example; like
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
• long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
• advanced technology: Cutting-edge or highly developed technology.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• cross it: To cancel or eliminate something from a list or plan.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• negotiate with: To discuss something formally in order to make an agreement.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• going on: To continue doing something
• has over: To invite someone to your house.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• crush on: To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
• at least: As a minimum
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
• exploit: To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
• military: Army or armed forces
• competition: Fighting against others to win something
• rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
• wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
• edge: An advantage you have over others
• huge: Very very large
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• advance: Forward movement by an army
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• invest: To use resources to build for the future
• route: Way to get from one place to another place; path
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
• rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
• reliable: Being likely to be true; believable
• industrial: Concerning making things in factories
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• canal: Channel cut through land for boats or ships
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
• pole: One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
• natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
• fill: To make something full
• great: Very good; better than before
• globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
• geopolitical: Concerning geopolitics
• semiconductor: Silicon chip used in computers
• southeast: Location in the southeastern part of an area