Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at least: As a minimum
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• going on: To continue doing something
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• frankly speaking: To be honest; to say what you really think.
• have to: Must do
• jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• ask for permission: To request authorization or consent to do something.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• last summer: The summer before this one.
• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• negotiate with: To discuss something formally in order to make an agreement.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• legitimate: Being born to legally married parents
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
• fellow: Man or a boy
• lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
• respect: To follow the established rules
• isolation: Condition of being in a distinct, separate place
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• authoritarian: Person expecting complete obedience
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
• great: Very good; better than before
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
• delegation: A group of people sent as representatives
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• future: Time that is to come after the present
• negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
• part: Division of a book
• embassy: Building where an ambassador works
• geopolitical: Concerning geopolitics
• analyst: Someone who is skilled at studying details of data
• indirectly: In a manner that is not direct or straight
• potash: Potassium compound often used in agriculture