Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in terms of
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• condemned to: To be destined for a particular fate, usually negative.
• going on: To continue doing something
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• fend off: To defend and keep (threats) at distance
• on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
• paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
• lean on: To depend on someone for support or help.
• update on: To provide the latest information about something.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• give in: To submit work; hand in
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• for instance: As an example.
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• critical: Making a negative judgment of something
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• instance: An example of something; case
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
• achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
• commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• sake: Japanese rice wine
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• intentionally: With a plan to do or achieve something
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• compare: To consider how similar and different things are
• ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
• option: A choice
• comprehensive: Including most or all things
• internal: Being or happening in the body
• counterproductive: Tending to hinder the achievement of a goal
• prosperous: Being successful and having a lot of money
• drone: A remote controlled flying device
• defense: Argument in support of something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
• visible: Can see, easily seen or understood
• important: Having power or authority
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• civilian: Ordinary person who is not in the army
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• endorsement: Support for a product for advertising purposes
• afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
• compel: To force someone to do something
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• suspend: To hang something or someone from something
• missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
• constitute: To become a group of
• cooperation: Working together to get something done
• escalation: An increase in severity
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• goodwill: An attitude of kindness or helpfulness