Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• have to: Must do
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• news conference: A meeting organized for the purpose of disseminating information to the news media.
• in terms of
• at the moment: At this time; now
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• on time
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on tape: Recorded on audio or video media.
• send in: To mail or email an application, etc. somewhere
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• go in with: To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
• rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• last summer: The summer before this one.
• hit back: To retaliate; to respond to an attack or criticism with a similar action.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• fly through: To move or pass through something very quickly.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• up until now: Until the present time; so far.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• bits and bobs: Various small items or tasks.
• in flames: Burning fiercely
• stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• work out
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
• to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• heading to: Going in a particular direction.
• set off: To start a journey
• due to: Because of; owing to
• flare up: To suddenly worsen or become more intense (of a medical condition).
• for instance: As an example.
• call up: To require someone to join the army
• made public: To reveal or announce something to everyone.
• look after: To take care of someone or something
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• zone in: To focus attention or effort completely on something.
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• crop up: To suddenly happen, or be talked about
• break up
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• ahead of schedule: Earlier than planned or expected.
• start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• phrase: Common expression or saying
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• strength: Condition of being strong
• strike: To hit something
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• military: Army or armed forces
• regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• response: Something said/written as an answer to something
• huge: Very very large
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
• revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
• revolutionary: Marking a significant change in something
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• trailer: Advertisement of short scenes from a movie
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• public: Owned by the government
• lease: Contract renting land, buildings, etc. to another
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• deep: Complex and important
• future: Time that is to come after the present
• missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• wide: Having a great distance from one side to the other
• cooperation: Working together to get something done
• visually: With respect to vision
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• regional: Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
• gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
• special: Being additional or extra
• differ: To be different; to be not like others
• playground: Outdoor area for children to play in
• decentralize: To move parts from a center to other locations
• corps: A tactical unit of ground combat forces
• dragon: Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
• arab: Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
• newscast: Broadcast of news or commentary on the news