Vocabulary

• along with: In addition to; together with.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• go on: To continue doing something
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• amounted to: To have reached a total of; to be equal to.
• in focus: State in which you see something sharp and clearly
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• at all hours: At any time, day or night.
• over the fence: Beyond a physical or figurative boundary or limit.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
• right off the bat: Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
• on the deck: Situated on the flat surface or floor of a ship or boat.
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• look away: To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
• red tape: Formalities; paperwork; official procedure
• out on a limb: In a risky or unsupported position; vulnerable.
• in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• in haste: With excessive speed or urgency; hurriedly.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• little else: Almost nothing more; very few other things.
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
• at the worst: Used to describe the worst possible situation or outcome.
• first shot: The first attempt at doing something.
• in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in flames: Burning fiercely
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• track down: To find out where someone is; hunt; chase
• report back: To give information about something that has happened or been done.
• off guard: In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
• hunt down: To search for someone or something until you find them, often after a long time or over a large area.
• coordinate with: To work together efficiently and harmoniously with someone or a group to achieve a common goal.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
• struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• immediately: Without any delay; straight away
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
• reinforce: To send more troops/resources to support an army
• failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
• spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
• shift: To change in position or direction
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• adequate: Enough; good enough for what is needed
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• response: Something said/written as an answer to something
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
• mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• reckon: To believe or expect that something is true
• defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
• explicitly: Clearly; specifically
• shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• stall: Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
• shatter: To break into small pieces
• revolutionary: Marking a significant change in something
• spectacle: Impressive performance, public event or show
• hostage: Person held prisoner to get a demand satisfied
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• secular: Not connected or controlled by religious beliefs
• coordination: When parts of your body work well together
• civilian: Ordinary person who is not in the army
• public: Owned by the government
• unfold: (Of a situation) to be told or revealed
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• covert: Hidden; secret
• standoff: a situation in which no agreement can be reached
• diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
• perimeter: Outline or border; outer edge
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• massacre: Killing of a large number of people
• militant: Using strong forceful methods to achieve a goal
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• reshape: To form something into a new shape
• battlefield: Region where a battle was, or is being fought
• arab: Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation