Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• have to: Must do
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
• on a par: Equal to someone or something
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• push out: To prevent others from competing, e.g. in business
• rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• build out: To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
• in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• owing to: Due to
• in terms of
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• such as: For example; like
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• human development: The process of improvement in people's well-being and quality of life.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• go on: To continue doing something
• out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
• spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• close by: Near in distance; nearby.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• on to: Toward something; forward
• rake in: To earn a lot of money quickly and easily.
• per year: For each year; annually.
• at least: As a minimum
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
• put it down: To place something on a surface.
• beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
• from power: To lose control or position of authority.
• into power: To gain political control or leadership position.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in his place: Instead of him; as his substitute.
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• basket case: A person who is completely unable to function normally, especially because of emotional problems.
• experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
• set up
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• with time: As time passes; eventually.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• bring about: To cause to happen
• on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• carry out
• see past: To overlook flaws or errors and accept.
• on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
• left out: To forget; omit
• have on: To be wearing something.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• break out
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• go to ground: Hide or disappear to avoid capture or trouble.
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• consider: To think carefully about something
• current: Electricity flowing through wires
• roughly: Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
• territory: Area of land defended by an animal
• separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
• neutral: Something with pH value of 7
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
• similar: Nearly the same; alike
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• valuable: Being useful or important
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• communist: Believer in communism
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• frequently: Often; regularly
• absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
• dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
• wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
• interior: Part of country that is far from the border, coast
• century: Period of 100 years
• peninsula: Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• chew: To bite something many times without swallowing it
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• monarch: A king or queen
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• maritime: Concerning sailing, ships
• unrest: Disturbance, e.g. of crowd in protest against
• difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
• coup: Successful taking over of a thing; sudden success
• monarchy: Nation that is ruled by a king or queen
• isolate: To identify, consider, or deal with separately
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• portuguese: Concerning the culture and people of Portugal
• northern: In or toward the north
• unify: To bring or join together into one
• neighbor: Person who lives, or is near, you
• arab: Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
• islam: Religion of Muslims based on the Koran
• sultan: Ruler of a Muslim country or state