Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• gas out: To lose power or energy, especially fuel.
• choke point: A strategic narrow passage or area where movement is easily restricted or controlled.
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• blow up: To suddenly become angry
• going on: To continue doing something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• lead to: To result in some action
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• critical: Making a negative judgment of something
• trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• previous: Existing or happening before the present time
• parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
• stake: Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
• narrative: The telling of a story
• fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
• exploit: To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• precisely: In an exact and accurate manner
• vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• intention: Aim or purpose
• blow: To move something using air
• rhetoric: The study of public speaking or writing techniques
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• respect: To follow the established rules
• relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
• respond: To answer something or someone
• aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
• collaborate: To cooperate with or help an enemy
• allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
• procedure: A medical operation
• retaliation: Revenge for something harmful or wrong
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• choke: To cause someone not to breathe
• point: An item to be discussed
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• maritime: Concerning sailing, ships
• blackout: When the electric power is off; outage
• standoff: a situation in which no agreement can be reached
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• entity: Something that exists by itself and is real
• ladder: Series of levels to go up in society or business
• wide: Having a great distance from one side to the other
• clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
• picture: General situation or state of being
• post: To send a letter or package using stamps
• regional: Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
• begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
• closure: Feeling of accepting a death, divorce etc.
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
• unify: To bring or join together into one
• noteworthy: Worthy of notice; important and worth attention
• tire: To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
• confrontational: Causing arguments/anger, e.g. by speaking directly
• desalination: Removal of salt (especially from sea water)