Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• have to: Must do
• going on: To continue doing something
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• in terms of
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• ahead of schedule: Earlier than planned or expected.
• time will tell: The future will reveal the answer or outcome.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• coordinate with: To work together efficiently and harmoniously with someone or a group to achieve a common goal.
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• blow up: To suddenly become angry
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• lead to: To result in some action
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• add up to: To amount to a particular sum or total.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• incredible: Very good; amazing
• scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• associate: Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• stake: Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
• exist: To be present, alive or real
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• condition: To improve something to make it better
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• exclusively: For the use of only one person or group
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• coordinate: To match styles or colors that go well together
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• destruction: Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
• escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
• important: Having power or authority
• coalition: Union of separate political parties
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• block: Solid piece of material used for building
• fully: Completely or entirely
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• prefer: To like something better than something else
• threaten: To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
• interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
• choke: To cause someone not to breathe
• seizure: Act of taking control of something by force
• precedent: A similar action happening before now
• restriction: Law or rule that controls or limits something
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• binary: Having two parts; using only 2 numbers, 1 and 0
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
• diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
• rank: To rate or class things
• regional: Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
• closure: Feeling of accepting a death, divorce etc.
• gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
• bomb: To attack with explosives
• unpack: To try to understand by thinking about something
• illegally: In a manner not allowed by law; criminally
• tanker: Vehicle built to transport liquids
• someplace: In or at or to some place
• hydrocarbon: Organic compound consisting of hydrogen and carbon