Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• deal with
• full day: A complete day, from morning to night.
• stave off: To keep something away; To repel
• at least: As a minimum
• deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• behind closed doors: In private; secretly or confidentially.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
• dumb: Senseless; stupid
• current: Electricity flowing through wires
• contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• 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
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• session: Period of time used for a specific activity
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• indicate: To show something; direct attention to; point out
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
• engagement: Something you must do at a set time; appointment
• temporary: Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
• possession: State of being under the control of evil spirits
• switch: A change or shift from one method to another
• topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
• abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
• drone: A remote controlled flying device
• marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
• defense: Argument in support of something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• compliance: Act of obeying a law, etc.
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• navigation: Act of finding and following the correct course
• point: An item to be discussed
• lawn: Fine cotton cloth, either plain or printed
• violate: To abuse, damage or disrespect
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• alliance: Group of people/organizations working together
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
• bilateral: Involving two groups of people or two countries
• meet: To provide something that is necessary
• begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
• briefing: To give information and instructions in a meeting
• ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
• hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
• lobby: Main entrance and waiting room of public building
• involvement: Act or process of joining in a particular activity
• close: Almost; near
• pact: Agreement between people or countries
• stave: Wooden post used in structures and buildings
• militarily: As regards the military