Vocabulary

• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• ahead of schedule: Earlier than planned or expected.
• go on: To continue doing something
• my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
• choke point: A strategic narrow passage or area where movement is easily restricted or controlled.
• update on: To provide the latest information about something.
• carry out
• in operation: Currently working or functioning as intended.
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• deal with
• in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• on to: Toward something; forward
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• under budget: Having cost less than the amount that was budgeted.
• under construction
• on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• stark contrast: A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
• going on: To continue doing something
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• in terms of
• at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
• calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
• strike: To hit something
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
• calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
• conventional: Following the common attitudes and practices
• military: Army or armed forces
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• project: To predict what will happen in the future
• correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
• narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
• ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
• development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
• sinister: Suggesting evil or danger; threatening
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• obtain: To be given or to earn something through efforts
• decrease: To reduce the size, amount or number of something
• ongoing: Continuing to exist or be in progress
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• ceremony: Special social or religious event
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• retaliation: Revenge for something harmful or wrong
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• point: An item to be discussed
• choke: To cause someone not to breathe
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• pose: To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
• bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
• service: Work that a person does to assist others
• capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
• regional: Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
• ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
• bomb: To attack with explosives
• navy: Very dark shade of blue
• ballroom: Large room used mainly for dancing
• intolerable: Unbearable; so that you cannot suffer any more
• roadside: Edge of a way or road or path