Vocabulary

• peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
• closer than: Nearer in distance compared to something else.
• work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
• have to: Must do
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• in terms of
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• in force: In large numbers or with great strength
• at the moment: At this time; now
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• drag on: To last longer than expected, in a boring way
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
• compromise: To weaken your position or views
• positive: Showing agreement or support for something
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• territory: Area of land defended by an animal
• blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
• expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
• military: Army or armed forces
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• dictate: To speak while someone writes down your words
• ordinary: Normal or usual
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
• address: Exact street location of a place
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
• pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
• rhetoric: The study of public speaking or writing techniques
• outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
• temporary: Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• attitude: Way you act, think and feel about something
• correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• withdraw: To take money out of a bank account
• assessment: Conclusion, opinion formed after due consideration
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• referendum: Public vote on an issue
• zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
• reception: Front desk area of an organization or building
• point: An item to be discussed
• front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• disastrous: Having very unfortunate or terrible consequences
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• meet: To provide something that is necessary
• ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
• favorable: When a good result or positive outcome is likely
• unable: Not being able to do something
• unclear: Not easy to understand; not obvious
• questionable: Not likely to be right or true; doubtful
• marshall: Person's name