Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in terms of
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• beef up: To be made stronger and stronger
• on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
• move ahead: To make progress; advance.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• pitch in: To help or join together to accomplish something
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• such as: For example; like
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• in the throes of: Experiencing a very difficult or painful process.
• lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• have to: Must do
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• come down to: To become in the end a matter of
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• compromise: To weaken your position or views
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
• shift: To change in position or direction
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• military: Army or armed forces
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• numerous: Existing in large numbers
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• aid: To help others and provide things
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
• drone: A remote controlled flying device
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• defense: Argument in support of something
• important: Having power or authority
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• deploy: To put into position (often a military operation)
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• alliance: Group of people/organizations working together
• opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
• missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
• part: Division of a book
• interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
• cooperation: Working together to get something done
• defensive: Protecting something, yourself from attack
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• judicial: Concerning the orders and laws of a court
• membership: Being a member of a group; joining a group
• turkey: Edible bird resembling a large chicken
• defence: The process of protecting something from attack
• decease: To die
• airspace: Area in the sky controlled by a country