Vocabulary

• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• have to: Must do
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• immediately: Without any delay; straight away
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
• brutal: Extremely violent or mean
• keen: Being eager or excited for something to happen
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• predominantly: Mainly; in a way that indicates a greater degree
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• prosperity: State of being financially/economically successful
• pledge: To make a promise; make an oath
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• seek: To ask someone for help
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• ethnic: Of people who share the same culture, traditions
• declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• bitter: Feeling angry and sad over something
• offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
• expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
• flock: Group of animals or birds that live together
• ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
• border: To be right next to another country or state
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• fully: Completely or entirely
• ceremony: Special social or religious event
• accord: Agreement or harmony
• refuge: Somewhere you can find safety or hide
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• midst: Middle area or part of something
• genocide: Deliberate destruction of a group of people
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• implementation: A practical means for accomplishing something
• cooperate: To work together with, to assist someone
• massacre: Killing of a large number of people
• unemployment: Number of people without jobs in a country
• personnel: Group of people who work for a company or group
• inhabit: To live in a certain area or place
• prosper: To be a success and make money
• bloody: Covered or spotted with blood on the surface
• homogenous: Being all of the same type or similar
• breakup: End of a relationship often due to troubles
• ensue: To happen as a result of
• federation: Group of organizations joined together