Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• give in: To submit work; hand in
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in terms of
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• in accordance with: In agreement with; following
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
• go along with: To agree to do something
• bow down: To submit to someone or something; to show respect or obedience.
• as much a: To the same degree or extent.
• deal out: To distribute something, especially playing cards or portions of something.
• walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• at a minimum: At the very least; the lowest possible number or amount.
• in the extreme: To a very great degree; extremely.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• at least: As a minimum
• to the effect: Expressed in a way conveying the general meaning or intention.
• in under: Located inside and beneath something.
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
• go on: To continue doing something
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• prone: Lying flat with your head facing the ground
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
• military: Army or armed forces
• resist: To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• couple: To join something to something else
• relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
• deter: To stop people doing a thing; stop from happening
• appointment: Job, position or duty that is offered to a person
• leave: To go away from; depart
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
• delusional: Suffering false beliefs based on little evidence
• resolve: To make a decision to do something
• constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
• defense: Argument in support of something
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• assembly: Process of putting the parts of something together
• nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
• govern: To officially control land and make policies
• degrade: To reduce in amount or strength
• capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
• cooperative: Working together to get something done
• gamble: To play games to win money
• unnecessary: Being more than needed or not needed
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• credible: Believable; that can be believed or trusted
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• assassinate: To murder a famous or public figure
• rebuke: To tell someone off for what they did wrong
• hardline: Extreme and stubborn in your beliefs or opinions
• ayatollah: Important religious or political leader in Iran