Vocabulary

• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• from power: To lose control or position of authority.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• blow up: To suddenly become angry
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• set by: To separate and save for another use or time
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• shortly afterwards: A short time after something.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• have to: Must do
• serve out: To complete a period of time in prison or another form of punishment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• source for: A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• whip up: To quickly prepare food or a meal.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
• spiral out: To decline or deteriorate rapidly and uncontrollably.
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• border on: To be very similar to; come very close to
• at least: As a minimum
• get to the bottom of: To find the true cause or explanation of something.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
• in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
• side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
• on the case: Actively investigating or working on a particular problem or situation.
• set about: To begin or start to do something
• on to: Toward something; forward
• go on: To continue doing something
• cast out: To expel or banish someone from a place or group.
• act against: To take action in opposition to something or someone.
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• younger sister: A female sibling born after oneself.
• deal with
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
• phone number: A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• draw up: To create a formal document
• shore up: To support to stop it bursting/being ruined
• into power: To gain political control or leadership position.
• going on: To continue doing something
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• consists of: Is made up or composed of.
• break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
• In the event of: If something happens, especially something undesirable
• hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• kick it up: To increase the intensity, energy, or quality of something.
• food culture: The practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, preparation, and consumption of food.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
• territory: Area of land defended by an animal
• influence: To affect or change something indirectly
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• dispute: To argue with someone about something
• due: When something is required or expected
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• border: To be right next to another country or state
• dormant: Temporarily not active/growing
• century: Period of 100 years
• inflict: To make someone endure (something bad)
• manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• civilian: Ordinary person who is not in the army
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
• maritime: Concerning sailing, ships
• exile: State of being forced to leave your country
• land: Region or country
• alliance: Group of people/organizations working together
• business: A company formed for making profit
• monarchy: Nation that is ruled by a king or queen
• leak: Act of (gas, liquid) escaping through a small hole
• colonial: Of a system where one country controls another
• empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
• personnel: Group of people who work for a company or group
• historical: Connected with the past
• gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
• ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• southeast: Location in the southeastern part of an area
• rouge: Makeup that makes your cheeks pinker or red