Vocabulary

• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• have to: Must do
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• due to: Because of; owing to
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
• in a row: One after another without a break.
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
• at the crossroads: At a point where an important decision must be made.
• rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
• owing to: Due to
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• interact with
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• experienced in: Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• follow suit: To do the same thing that someone else has done
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in terms of
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• check out
• plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• improve: To make, or become, something better
• poverty: State of being poor
• interact: To talk or do things with each other
• harsh: Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
• amount: Quantity of something
• crush: Strong attraction to someone
• virtually: In an almost complete or entire manner
• currency: Widespread acceptance
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• blow: To move something using air
• undermine: To weaken or destroy secretly and usually slowly
• roam: To move about freely without a set destination
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
• violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• previously: At an earlier time
• destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
• destruction: Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
• century: Period of 100 years
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• seize: To take a place with force, as by military action
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• restrict: To prevent a person from doing something
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• central: Being in the middle
• legitimacy: Legally allowed act; undisputed credibility
• warfare: Methods used by those fighting in a war
• triple: Group or set of three
• strife: Conflict or discord
• buddha: Someone achieving a state of perfect enlightenment
• insurgency: Armed rebellion to get rid of a government
• islam: Religion of Muslims based on the Koran