Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• out of the way: Remote; isolated.
• no go: A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
• in actuality: In fact; in reality; actually.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• on to: Toward something; forward
• get on to: To decide to do something you have delayed doing
• concern about: To worry about something.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• at sea
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• stand back: To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
• pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• in terms of
• of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• at least: As a minimum
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• neither side: Not either of two sides or parties.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in the shadow of: Close to and influenced or dominated by something else.
• deal with
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• commercial: Radio or television advertisement
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• implement: To start to do something you plan to do
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• military: Army or armed forces
• quarantine: To isolate ill people to prevent disease spreading
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
• response: Something said/written as an answer to something
• vessel: Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
• challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• board: Surface for posting or showing information
• responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
• declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
• insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• sovereignty: The power a country has to decide for itself
• invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
• activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
• escort: Person going with you for protection/help/company
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• purge: To make clear/clean by getting rid of evil/waste
• act: To behave in a certain way
• aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
• zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
• disruptive: Causing trouble; disturbing a class, etc.
• point: An item to be discussed
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• maritime: Concerning sailing, ships
• precedent: A similar action happening before now
• deterrent: Something stopping people wanting to do something
• comply: To obey; follow a rule, another's wishes etc.
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• escalation: An increase in severity
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• militia: Local armed forces to assist the police
• naval: Concerning a navy or ships used in war
• blockade: To block or impede the movement of people, objects
• convoy: Group of moving vehicles, e.g. of an army/navy
• navy: Very dark shade of blue
• shipping: To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
• chairman: A man in charge of a meeting