Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• happen on: To find or discover by accident.
• move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
• want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
• lead to: To result in some action
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• other places: Different locations or areas
• in terms of
• at the moment: At this time; now
• both times: On two occasions.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• a few moments: A short period of time
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• critical: Making a negative judgment of something
• progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
• comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• sacrifice: Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• response: Something said/written as an answer to something
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• huge: Very very large
• register: To record your name on an official list; sign up
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
• source: Piece of information; a person giving information
• deprive: To deny someone access to or take away something
• ramp: Path that increases in height as you walk up it
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• devote: To dedicate
• channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• buckle: Metal attachment or hook on the end of a belt
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• surrender: Ending a fight you cannot win; formally giving up
• pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
• escalation: An increase in severity
• capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
• tweet: Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
• gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
• ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
• deadline: A date or time before which something must be done
• radioactive: Emitting harmful energy from nuclear activity
• indirect: Being not directly connected to or caused by
• misunderstand: To fail to get the meaning correctly
• iodine: Substance used on burns, etc. to prevent infection
• mediation: Negotiation to help others to reach an agreement
• civilisation: A highly developed society