Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at least: As a minimum
• deal with
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• on edge: Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• for instance: As an example.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• regardless of
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• in parallel: Done at the same time; simultaneously.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• spot: A certain place or area
• elite: The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
• strike: To hit something
• insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
• dignity: Person of high rank deserving respect
• military: Army or armed forces
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• ordinary: Normal or usual
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• sustain: To lengthen or continue to do something
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• prompt: Message on a computer requiring attention
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• edge: An advantage you have over others
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• primarily: In the most basic or important way
• fellow: Man or a boy
• vicious: Very dangerous, e.g. an animal or dog
• relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
• device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
• agency: Business that provides some service for others
• diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
• reign: To be present and felt or sensed by everyone there
• satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
• frustrate: To make annoyed because things don't go well
• cement: Building material made from gray powder, water
• depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
• signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
• limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• ceremony: Special social or religious event
• armor: Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
• nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
• crackdown: Increased effort to enforce the law or a rule
• difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
• mourn: To feel or show extreme sadness
• legitimacy: Legally allowed act; undisputed credibility
• university: High-level educational institution; college
• clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
• choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
• flex: To move a part of the body to stretch muscles
• detriment: Harm; damage
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
• strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• crippling: To hurt and make useless
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• show: To be easily seen or displayed
• call: A order or request for action
• verification: Confirmation of the truth or accuracy of something
• downfall: Sudden loss of status/reputation/money
• traditionally: Something done in a customary, traditional manner
• topography: Physical land form, such as mountains and valleys
• favorably: So as to give or show approval