Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• work out
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• boil down: To reduce in volume by boiling; to concentrate.
• regardless of
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• scheduled for: To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
• check out
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
• shift: To change in position or direction
• exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
• military: Army or armed forces
• conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
• corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
• prompt: Message on a computer requiring attention
• robust: Having physical vigor or energetic good health
• diversity: Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
• discrimination: Ability to recognize the difference between things
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• assignment: Task you are given to do (as in the armed forces)
• rebel: Person who fights against established government
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
• scrutiny: Careful examination, as to see rules are followed
• survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
• equal: Same in shape, size, or number
• agriculture: The science of farming
• agency: Business that provides some service for others
• press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
• grid: Electrical network supplying electricity to area
• sovereignty: The power a country has to decide for itself
• scramble: To cause war planes to take off quickly
• ramp: Path that increases in height as you walk up it
• withdraw: To take money out of a bank account
• analysis: Careful study to better understand something
• enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• chief: Leader of a race or group of people
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• declaration: Stating the cost of things purchased overseas
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• endorse: To show or express approval of
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• ordeal: Event that is difficult to survive, live through
• fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• meet: To provide something that is necessary
• view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
• ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
• international: Of or relating to several countries
• ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
• truce: Agreement between opponents to stop fighting
• cetera
• study: To focus on learning something usually at school
• run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
• israel: Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
• turkey: Edible bird resembling a large chicken
• breakaway: Separated/wanting separation from a group/policy