Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
• once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• in terms of
• scare off: To deter or discourage someone from doing something by frightening them.
• for instance: As an example.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• in concert: Together in cooperation or agreement.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• lead to: To result in some action
• stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• get after: To talk to in order to get someone to do something
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• green light
• deal with
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• previous: Existing or happening before the present time
• capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• reluctant: Experiencing or expressing unwillingness to do
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
• military: Army or armed forces
• vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• conclusion: End of something; finish
• challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• posture: Attitude someone adopts regarding a subject
• mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
• sober: Not drunk
• defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
• abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
• stance: A position or opinion stated in public
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• defense: Argument in support of something
• tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
• border: To be right next to another country or state
• solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
• preparation: Cream or substance applied onto the skin
• impose: To make someone to do or endure something
• aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
• catch: Amount of something that has been caught
• staff: Employees of a company
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• aversion: Strong feeling of dislike
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• deploy: To put into position (often a military operation)
• caution: Quality of being cautious; avoiding risk, danger
• dictator: Ruler who decides everything, and enforces it
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• carry: To have a child, be pregnant
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• briefing: To give information and instructions in a meeting
• credible: Believable; that can be believed or trusted
• menace: Something that threatens or is dangerous
• radar: Radio device used to find the location of objects
• deterrence: Negative motivational influence
• commentator: Professional who discusses a particular subject
• flagrant: Carelessly obvious and noticeably bad
• paratrooper: Soldier trained to parachute from aircraft