Vocabulary

• around the world: In or to many countries.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• such as: For example; like
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• have to: Must do
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• wind down: To become quiet or calm, after activity
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• going on: To continue doing something
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• check out
• knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
• to the effect: Expressed in a way conveying the general meaning or intention.
• come to power: To gain control of a country or organization.
• concern about: To worry about something.
• equate to: To be the same as or equal to something else.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
• take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
• in terms of
• drop the ball: To make a mistake or error, especially one that causes problems for others.
• moral obligation: A duty based on moral principles and values.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• for the foreseeable: Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
• obligation: Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
• stake: Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• military: Army or armed forces
• toll: Sound that a big bell makes, when it is rung
• afford: To make available, to provide
• effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• require: To demand that someone does something
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• substantial: (Of a meal) able to satisfy your hunger; filling
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• seek: To ask someone for help
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
• drone: A remote controlled flying device
• strategic: Concerned with strategy; well thought out
• ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
• guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
• withdraw: To take money out of a bank account
• destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
• revolutionary: Marking a significant change in something
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• fully: Completely or entirely
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• point: An item to be discussed
• maritime: Concerning sailing, ships
• prepare: To make something ready for use
• fury: Rage; violent anger
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
• weak: Not having a strong character
• enrich: To make someone or something better
• commander: Person with authority who commands or controls
• gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• pentagon: A five-sided shape
• multinational: Involving many countries
• victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
• navy: Very dark shade of blue
• shipping: To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
• corps: A tactical unit of ground combat forces
• yuan: Unit of money in China