Vocabulary

• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at least: As a minimum
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• strike against: To take action, especially a strike, in opposition to something.
• in conjunction with: Together with; along with
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• in flames: Burning fiercely
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• in shock: When not enough blood flows round the body
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
• move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• military installations: Multiple military bases or facilities.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• of means: Having resources or wealth available for use.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
• incredible: Very good; amazing
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
• psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
• strike: To hit something
• measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• convey: To carry or transport something
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• military: Army or armed forces
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• similar: Nearly the same; alike
• huge: Very very large
• capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
• declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
• vacuum: Space with absolutely no air in it
• leave: To go away from; depart
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
• appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
• react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• defense: Argument in support of something
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
• civilian: Ordinary person who is not in the army
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• conjunction: Combination of things or events
• loyal: Always showing support for; faithful
• echo: (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
• rank: To rate or class things
• allege: To state without proof
• suspension: Liquid in which fine particles are suspended
• commotion: Sudden noisy excitement
• warfare: Methods used by those fighting in a war
• presidential: Concerning the president
• cartel: Groups united for a common (illegal) action
• runway: Long road where planes take off and land
• designation: Giving a name and purpose to something