Vocabulary

• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• have to: Must do
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• deal with
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• sphere of influence: A country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority.
• in terms of
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
• aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
• compromise: To weaken your position or views
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
• unprecedented: Not having happened before, or to such a degree
• consider: To think carefully about something
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
• strain: To remove the water from (food) using a colander
• amount: Quantity of something
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• influence: To affect or change something indirectly
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
• challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
• expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
• secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
• rhetoric: The study of public speaking or writing techniques
• throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
• authoritarian: Person expecting complete obedience
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• empower: To give someone a power or ability
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• problematic: Being difficult to deal with or fix
• act: To behave in a certain way
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• jeopardy: When something may be harmed, damaged or lost
• seizure: Act of taking control of something by force
• outrage: Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
• wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
• difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
• prepare: To make something ready for use
• sphere: Area of interest or activity
• headache: Pain in the head
• backyard: Made in an amateurish or non-professional way
• geopolitical: Concerning geopolitics
• friendship: Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
• analyst: Someone who is skilled at studying details of data
• constrain: To make someone do something by strong persuasion
• methodical: Done in an organized and thorough way
• partnership: Shared business relationship with someone
• southeast: Location in the southeastern part of an area
• lawless: Without law or control; criminal