Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at least: As a minimum
• rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• in honour of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• for instance: As an example.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• alignment with: A state of agreement or cooperation between people, groups, or organizations.
• deal with
• in terms of
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• per year: For each year; annually.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• make up: To invent or create a story
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• against all odds: Despite having very little chance of succeeding.
• unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
• heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
• autonomy: The power to make independent decisions
• military: Army or armed forces
• distinctive: Having a quality that is different from others
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
• association: Organization of people with the same interest
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• architecture: Design and construction of buildings
• breed: Kind of / sort of
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• grand: A counter for 1000 of something
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
• dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
• revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
• strategic: Concerned with strategy; well thought out
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• colony: Group (bees, etc.) that live in the same place
• century: Period of 100 years
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• civilian: Ordinary person who is not in the army
• button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
• mediterranean: Describing the sea between Italy and Africa
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
• densely: Thickly (filled or covered)
• fortress: Military buildings providing protection
• rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
• siege: Surrounding an enemy to prevent them getting food
• future: Time that is to come after the present
• empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• treaty: An agreement between nations
• finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
• rank: To rate or class things
• area: Amount of measured space
• catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• alignment: Agreement to work together on a common goal
• heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
• geography: Study of the earth and its natural features
• commonwealth: Group of countries connected politically
• bravery: Quality allowing someone to do courageous things
• harbour: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
• limestone: Sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting
• governance: Way a government is run; function of a government
• bc: Before Christ; used after dates/years