Vocabulary

• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• going on: To continue doing something
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• one strike: In baseball, a swing at a pitch that the batter misses, that is called a strike by the umpire, or that is bunted foul.
• at least: As a minimum
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• deal with
• in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• throw off: To put out (heat, smell etc.); emit
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• set up
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• at the moment: At this time; now
• zone in: To focus attention or effort completely on something.
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• as things stand: In the present situation; as matters currently are.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
• on the market: Available for sale.
• to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• blow up: To suddenly become angry
• make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• critical: Making a negative judgment of something
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• strike: To hit something
• combat: To fight someone or something physically
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
• huge: Very very large
• swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
• purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• extract: Essential ingredient of a natural thing
• footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
• correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• source: Piece of information; a person giving information
• rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• previously: At an earlier time
• defense: Argument in support of something
• destruction: Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
• operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
• aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
• zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
• income: Earned money from work, investments or business
• helicopter: Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
• service: Work that a person does to assist others
• area: Amount of measured space
• remove: To get rid of something completely
• capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
• post: To send a letter or package using stamps
• expensive: Costing a lot of money
• happen: To take place or occur
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• expletive: Rude expression, usually of surprise or anger