Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• claim to fame: A characteristic or achievement someone is famous or known for.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• from power: To lose control or position of authority.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• behind the curtain: Secretly; not in public view.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• go on: To continue doing something
• look back: To think about past events
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• work out
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• in one sitting: All at one time; without interruption.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• on the nose: Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• old hand: A person with a lot of experience in a particular activity or job.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• fix up: To repair
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• feel sorry for: To experience sympathy or pity for someone.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• go forth: To begin or proceed with something, especially after hesitation or delay.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• break away: To escape from a situation suddenly
• delight in: To take great pleasure in something.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• hemisphere: One half of a rounded, ball-like object
• secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
• seek: To ask someone for help
• racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
• intervention: Getting involved to solve a disagreement, problem
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
• honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• operation: Business or company, or its activities
• sovereign: King, queen, emperor etc. of a country
• great: Very good; better than before
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• steel: Very strong or determined character in a person
• front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• dictator: Ruler who decides everything, and enforces it
• fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
• fix: Answer to a problem
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
• location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
• gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
• solemn: Serious and dignified
• doctrine: Rules or principles taught in a system of beliefs
• bobby: Police officer (UK slang)