Vocabulary

• go after: To chase or pursue something
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• on the condition: Depending on something happening or being done.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
• at least: As a minimum
• fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
• multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• surge: Sudden movement in one direction by many
• strike: To hit something
• express: To send something by fast mail
• separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
• brief: Information and instructions given for a meeting
• divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
• field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
• avoid: To prevent from happening
• condition: To improve something to make it better
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• sustain: To lengthen or continue to do something
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
• debris: Remains of something broken or destroyed
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
• seek: To ask someone for help
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• drone: A remote controlled flying device
• minor: Not so large in size; not important or valuable
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
• escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• retaliation: Revenge for something harmful or wrong
• holy: Being good according to religious standards
• maritime: Concerning sailing, ships
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• outrage: Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
• prolong: To make continue for a longer amount of time
• injustice: Unjust act; the practice of being unjust or unfair
• prepare: To make something ready for use
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
• intercept: To stop or catch something while it is moving
• missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
• rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• residential: Concerning patients staying in a hospital
• embassy: Building where an ambassador works
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
• ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
• ministry: Body of religious workers and leaders
• rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
• report: Account of the necessary facts and information
• mosque: Muslim temple or place of worship
• church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
• israel: Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
• projectile: Something thrown or fired at a target
• bombardment: Act of dropping bombs on a place
• police: People, often in uniforms, who solve crimes
• tanker: Vehicle built to transport liquids
• interceptor: Fighter plane designed to intercept enemy aircraft
• sepulchre: Tomb carved out of rock or built of stone