Vocabulary

• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in charge: To be responsible for
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• ring out: To sound loudly and clearly.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in terms of
• stop in: To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on end: Continuously; without stopping.
• pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• have to: Must do
• for a change: As something different from what is usual or normal.
• bring about: To cause to happen
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• keep at: To continuously try to do something
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• at least: As a minimum
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
• commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
• extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
• permanent: Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
• pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• lethal: Causing or able to cause death
• military: Army or armed forces
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
• ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
• protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
• lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
• depict: To represent or describe something using words
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• assessment: Conclusion, opinion formed after due consideration
• 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
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• connect: To associate a thing with something else
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• point: An item to be discussed
• dissent: Difference of opinion; a disagreement
• nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
• indication: Something showing something exists or will happen
• crackdown: Increased effort to enforce the law or a rule
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
• weapon: An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• announce: To make a public statement about a plan, decision
• militant: Using strong forceful methods to achieve a goal
• precarious: Not secure; likely to fall over/off; dangerous
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
• begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
• ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
• deadline: A date or time before which something must be done
• differ: To be different; to be not like others
• defiance: Unashamed opposition or refusal to abide by rules
• victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
• pave: To build a hard even surface for traveling on
• tarmac: Rock and tar used to make roads
• bullish: Expecting a rise in prices
• moss: Soft green plant which grows on trees and stones