Vocabulary

• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• set up
• back then: At that time in the past.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• wear down: To erode or diminish something gradually through constant use or exposure.
• cut from the same cloth: Very similar in character or behavior.
• public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
• joined at the hip: Very closely connected or always together.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
• recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• enthusiasm: Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
• squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
• current: Electricity flowing through wires
• fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
• military: Army or armed forces
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• draw: To attract attention to someone or something
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• rival: Matching the quality, skill, et. of others
• survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
• terrain: Characteristics (e.g. rough) of a piece of land
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• suicide: Act of purposely killing yourself
• escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
• withdrawal: Action of pulling back or move away or backward
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• refuge: Somewhere you can find safety or hide
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• colonial: Of a system where one country controls another
• part: Division of a book
• betray: To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
• divisive: Causing division or disagreement
• area: Amount of measured space
• return: To hit something back to the other player or team
• administer: To give e.g. medicine to a patient
• govern: To officially control land and make policies
• inhabit: To live in a certain area or place
• capitalize: To write words, the first letter in BIG LETTERS
• internally: On or from the inside
• arch: Curved part of a structure (e.g. on a bridge)
• tribal: Concerning or about a tribe
• illegitimate: Contrary to or forbidden by law
• muslim: Of or relating to Islam
• mistrust: To feel that you cannot trust someone or something
• destabilize: To make unstable or unpredictable
• battleground: Region where a battle was, or is being fought
• hindu: Of or relating to or supporting Hinduism
• yup: Another way of saying 'yes'
• sharia: Islamic code of laws
• jihad: Holy war that Muslims take part in to defend Islam
• mujahideen: One engaged in a jihad, especially as a guerrilla warrior