Vocabulary

• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in terms of
• in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• turn into: To change to become something else
• no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• such as: For example; like
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• for instance: As an example.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
• miss out: To exclude; not include in something
• full picture: A complete and comprehensive understanding of a situation or issue.
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
• specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• conference: Series of lectures held as an event
• military: Army or armed forces
• maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• similar: Nearly the same; alike
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• fellow: Man or a boy
• rhetoric: The study of public speaking or writing techniques
• lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
• relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
• diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
• viable: Being capable of living, growing, and developing
• reassure: To make feel less worried about something
• suicide: Act of purposely killing yourself
• assessment: Conclusion, opinion formed after due consideration
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• concession: Special right granted, as by someone in authority
• exacerbate: To increase the severity or bitterness of
• aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• surrender: Ending a fight you cannot win; formally giving up
• negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
• peripheral: Computer devices attached to the computer
• spoiler: Bar mounted on rear of fast car to stop it lifting
• delegation: A group of people sent as representatives
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• submarine: Ship that travels above and below the sea
• stockpile: Large supply of something kept for future use
• missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
• interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
• remove: To get rid of something completely
• personnel: Group of people who work for a company or group
• side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• regional: Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
• contradictory: (Of evidence) showing the opposite
• accordance: Agreement (with a statement, plan etc.)
• commander: Person with authority who commands or controls
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• stay: To keep trying without giving up
• ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
• center: Community place people go health or social reasons
• hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
• paralyze: To be unable to move from loss of muscle function
• blister: To form a painful spot on the skin after rubbing
• preside: To be in charge; to be responsible for
• negotiable: That can be discussed to come to an agreement
• enrichment: Making someone's life richer
• mediation: Negotiation to help others to reach an agreement
• tomahawk: A North American axe