Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• going on: To continue doing something
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• at least: As a minimum
• in the black: Operating with a profit; not in debt.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
• choke point: A strategic narrow passage or area where movement is easily restricted or controlled.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• sail through: To complete something easily and successfully.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• work out
• linger on: To continue to exist for longer than is usual or desirable.
• bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• deal with
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• come up to: To meet expectations
• get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• in the shadow of: Close to and influenced or dominated by something else.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• as a consequence of: Because of; due to something that happened before.
• for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• go on: To continue doing something
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• light on: To illuminate something.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• look back: To think about past events
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• track down: To find out where someone is; hunt; chase
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
• at a cost: Involving loss or sacrifice.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• follow through: To fulfill a promise
• chicken out: To decide not to take a risky action
• carry out
• box in: To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
• bear fruit: To produce good results or success after effort.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• throw in the towel: To admit defeat or give up.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• up and running: Fully operational; functioning correctly.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• level with: To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• in terms of
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• without which: Used to indicate something that is essential or necessary for something else to exist or happen.
• in the cards: Likely or expected to happen in the future.
• in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
• sort out: To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
• of the essence: Absolutely necessary or vital.
• rough and ready: Simple and effective, though lacking refinement or polish.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
• up for grabs: Available to anyone who wants them.
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
• phrase: Common expression or saying
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
• strike: To hit something
• military: Army or armed forces
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
• precision: Performed in a very careful, detailed manner
• insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
• diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
• drone: A remote controlled flying device
• downside: Negative aspect of something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• century: Period of 100 years
• important: Having power or authority
• coast: Land near the sea or ocean
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• wheat: A kind of grain that is used to make flour
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• choke: To cause someone not to breathe
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• operation: Business or company, or its activities
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• fleet: Group of ships under one commander
• great: Very good; better than before
• shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
• central: Being in the middle
• empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
• traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
• tyranny: Cruel government by a ruler who has complete power
• fiscal: Concerning government spending and taxing
• terribly: To an extreme degree; badly; very
• ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
• naval: Concerning a navy or ships used in war
• navy: Very dark shade of blue
• admiral: A person with a high rank in a navy
• hoover: Vacuum cleaner