Vocabulary

• as well as: Also; in addition to
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• in accordance with: In agreement with; following
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
• such as: For example; like
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• lead to: To result in some action
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• good offices: Mediation or help from a third party to settle a dispute.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in solidarity: With unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; showing support or sympathy.
• at the outset: At the very beginning; from the start.
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• regardless of
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• allow for: To take into consideration
• in terms of
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• have to: Must do
• without exception: Including everyone or everything; in every case; without any exclusions.
• of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• take the floor: To stand up and begin speaking to a group formally.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• hook it up: To connect a piece of equipment to a power supply or to another piece of equipment
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• strike against: To take action, especially a strike, in opposition to something.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• bring about: To cause to happen
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
• report back: To give information about something that has happened or been done.
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• by day: During the daytime; not at night.
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• price in: To include a particular cost or factor in a total price.
• in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
• turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
• call upon: To make demands on; order/require from someone
• order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
• level with: To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
• hand down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
• to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
• signed on to: To formally agree to something, often by signing a document.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
• rule out: To eliminate as a possibility; exclude.
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• presume to: To be audacious enough to do something; to act without permission or right.
• on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• carry out
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
• as a consequence of: Because of; due to something that happened before.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
• rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• in light of: Because of; considering
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• in a manner: In a specific way or style.
• in times: During periods or moments of.
• to this effect: In words that have this meaning or result.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the same vein: In a similar style, manner, or approach.
• to the full: Completely; to the greatest extent possible.
• parties involved: The individuals, groups, or entities that are participating in or affected by a particular situation, agreement, or event.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• in view of: Considering; taking into account.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• concern about: To worry about something.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• stark contrast: A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
• at the disposal of: Available for someone to use or control.
• stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• arising from: Originating from; being caused by.
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• session: Period of time used for a specific activity
• important: Having power or authority
• council: Group chosen to make decisions about something
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• organization: Group of people with a particular purpose
• regard: Admiration or respect for a person or thing
• point: An item to be discussed
• criminal: Involving illegal activity; relating to crime
• delegation: A group of people sent as representatives
• presidency: Fact or period of time of being a president
• cartel: Groups united for a common (illegal) action
• floor: Large area used for a particular purpose
• venezuela: A republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in; rich in oil
• paraguay: A landlocked republic in south central South America; achieved independence from Spain in