Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• in contrast to: Differing from something else
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
• have to: Must do
• at this point in time: At the current or specific moment under consideration.
• point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
• think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
• at least: As a minimum
• up and running: Fully operational; functioning correctly.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
• obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
• simultaneously: At the same time; all together
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• express: To send something by fast mail
• extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
• contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• frustration: Annoyance because things don't go the way you want
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• military: Army or armed forces
• maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
• require: To demand that someone does something
• anticipate: To expect or look ahead to something positively
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
• reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
• intention: Aim or purpose
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• couple: To join something to something else
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• swallow: To believe (something that is not true)
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• imminent: Happening soon; about to happen
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• defense: Argument in support of something
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• patience: Ability to wait without being annoyed
• point: An item to be discussed
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• prolong: To make continue for a longer amount of time
• alliance: Group of people/organizations working together
• axis: A line about which a rotating body turns
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• pose: To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
• diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• escalation: An increase in severity
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• undercut: Material removed by a cut made underneath
• humanoid: Automaton that resembles a human being
• vector: Math a quantity that has both size and direction