Vocabulary

• going on: To continue doing something
• at the moment: At this time; now
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• next to: Being located along side another
• with one voice: In complete agreement; all expressing the same opinion together.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• commercial flight: A flight operated by an airline for public transport of passengers and cargo, typically on a scheduled basis.
• take apart: To break something into pieces, e.g. a radio
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• hide behind: To avoid responsibility or truth by using something as an excuse.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• got to: To arrive at some place
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• lead to: To result in some action
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• have to: Must do
• enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
• in terms of
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• at least: As a minimum
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• in the open: Publicly; not secret.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• die down: To lose strength
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• drag on: To last longer than expected, in a boring way
• blow on: To exhale air onto a surface or object.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• strike: To hit something
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• military: Army or armed forces
• intensity: Great energy, strength, or concentration
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• ease: To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• flee: To leave somewhere urgently, to avoid danger
• offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• command: To be able to see far from a certain location
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• defense: Argument in support of something
• additional: Further or added
• escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• civilian: Ordinary person who is not in the army
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• act: To behave in a certain way
• joint: Body parts where bones meet and can move together
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• operation: Business or company, or its activities
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• usher: One who leads you to your seat, as in a theater
• mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
• intercept: To stop or catch something while it is moving
• missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
• defensive: Protecting something, yourself from attack
• overnight: (Becoming famous, etc.) in a short amount of time
• group: Two or more musicians who play music together
• cripple: To hurt and make useless
• jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
• transit: System of transportation, often in a city
• gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• incoming: Coming toward a place or position; arriving
• arab: Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
• smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
• mediation: Negotiation to help others to reach an agreement