Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• for instance: As an example.
• stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• deal with
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• got to: To arrive at some place
• go on: To continue doing something
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• give away
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
• know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• out of power: Not currently holding a position of authority or government.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• in terms of
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• draw on: To come to its end
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
• phrase: Common expression or saying
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
• instance: An example of something; case
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• priority: Thing that is more important/urgent than others
• hypothetical: Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
• crush: Strong attraction to someone
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• military: Army or armed forces
• conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
• dilemma: Position in which you must make difficult choices
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
• hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
• press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• strategic: Concerned with strategy; well thought out
• addictive: Being powerless to stop doing or using something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• authoritarian: Person expecting complete obedience
• strengthen: To make something stronger
• limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• legislation: Act or process of writing and passing laws
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• welfare: Program to help poor/unemployed people with money
• ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
• opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
• disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
• escalation: An increase in severity
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• conscription: Compulsory military service
• operational: Being in working condition and ready to be used
• draconian: (Of action, punishment) very strong or severe
• defence: The process of protecting something from attack
• candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar