Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• have to: Must do
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• face off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
• no man's land: An unoccupied or disputed area, often dangerous.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
• spill over: To flow over the edge of a container.
• show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
• Stake a claim: To assert a right or title to something.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• in terms of
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• for instance: As an example.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• fall away: Slowly lessen your friendship with someone
• dial down: To reduce the intensity or level of something.
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
• genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• presence: The same place or area that a person is
• doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• territory: Area of land defended by an animal
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• narrative: The telling of a story
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• awareness: Having knowledge of something
• victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
• military: Army or armed forces
• function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
• maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
• parade: Large group walking in a public celebration
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• huge: Very very large
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
• satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
• activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
• defense: Argument in support of something
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• important: Having power or authority
• peninsula: Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
• pole: One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
• hybrid: Formed from combining different things
• melt: To disappear or to go away
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• land: Region or country
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• treaty: An agreement between nations
• mining: To place a bomb in the ground or the sea
• perimeter: Outline or border; outer edge
• ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
• geopolitical: Concerning geopolitics
• archipelago: Group of several small islands
• foothold: Place providing support for the foot when climbing
• bastion: Something that protects or preserves a way of life