Vocabulary

• in places: In some locations but not others
• concern about: To worry about something.
• under fire: Being heavily criticized.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• such as: For example; like
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• off the hook: Released from an obligation or responsibility.
• game over: The end of a game or a situation.
• in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
• in terms of
• deal with
• perceive: To notice or become aware of something
• reveal: To show something that was hidden before
• controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
• capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
• property: Particular quality that someone or something has
• implement: To start to do something you plan to do
• consent: To agree or give approval to do something
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• realistic: Looks or appears real; like things really are
• establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
• accountable: Be responsible to someone or for some activity
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
• excess: Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• numerous: Existing in large numbers
• robust: Having physical vigor or energetic good health
• apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
• widespread: Happening or existing in many places
• scrutiny: Careful examination, as to see rules are followed
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• respond: To answer something or someone
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• scramble: To cause war planes to take off quickly
• digital: Using electronic signals or computers
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
• strengthen: To make something stronger
• investigation: Search for information about something
• regulation: Act of controlling something with rules or orders
• illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
• ongoing: Continuing to exist or be in progress
• compliance: Act of obeying a law, etc.
• promise: To say you will certainly do something
• allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• comply: To obey; follow a rule, another's wishes etc.
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• backpack: Bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
• musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
• bikini: Two-piece swim suit for women