Vocabulary

• in terms of
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• leave it there: To put something down and not move it from that location.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• have to: Must do
• as of right: By lawful entitlement or established right.
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• strike back: To retaliate or counterattack.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• close down: To shut an operation, company, shop
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• heading to: Going in a particular direction.
• count on: To depend on someone
• spill over: To flow over the edge of a container.
• drag out: To make something continue for longer than necessary.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• go on: To continue doing something
• in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• vulnerability: Being weak and able to be easily hurt or damaged
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• strength: Condition of being strong
• current: Electricity flowing through wires
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• narrative: The telling of a story
• domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• conventional: Following the common attitudes and practices
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• avoid: To prevent from happening
• acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
• communicate: To give and exchange information
• appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• escort: Person going with you for protection/help/company
• defense: Argument in support of something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
• escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
• channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
• important: Having power or authority
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
• founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
• land: Region or country
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
• university: High-level educational institution; college
• escalation: An increase in severity
• regional: Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
• gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• naval: Concerning a navy or ships used in war
• victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
• deterrence: Negative motivational influence
• entrench: To make an opinion fixed so it is hard to change
• domestically: With respect to your own country
• attrition: Reduction in size, numbers, or strength over time