Vocabulary

• go after: To chase or pursue something
• in terms of
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• have to: Must do
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• at least: As a minimum
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• in focus: State in which you see something sharp and clearly
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• consider: To think carefully about something
• dread: To await with great fear
• manipulate: To try to control others to gain an advantage
• strike: To hit something
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• military: Army or armed forces
• effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
• intact: Being complete, without damaged or missing parts
• prospect: Opportunity or chance for success
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• rotten: Gone bad; broken into pieces through dying
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
• assessment: Conclusion, opinion formed after due consideration
• defense: Argument in support of something
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• troop: Group of people
• seize: To take a place with force, as by military action
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• mission: A task or role someone is given to do
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• confirm: To formally approve or check something
• point: An item to be discussed
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
• disability: Condition limiting your ability to do something
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• announce: To make a public statement about a plan, decision
• relentlessly: Continuing without slowing or losing strength
• ascend: To rise, go up to a higher level
• clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
• list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
• degrade: To reduce in amount or strength
• enrich: To make someone or something better
• topple: To cause a government/leader to be overthrown
• cardinal: Of the greatest importance; paramount
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• militia: Local armed forces to assist the police
• overthrow: To throw something past a certain point or person
• hunt: To search for wild animals to kill (for food)
• war: Situation where armies fight each other
• gas: Elements in our air, like oxygen or nitrogen
• gravely: In a serious and solemn manner
• weaken: To make something or someone less powerful
• corps: A tactical unit of ground combat forces
• admiral: A person with a high rank in a navy
• oil: A liquid used for frying foods
• ayatollah: Important religious or political leader in Iran