Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• such as: For example; like
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• have to: Must do
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• power on: To activate or switch on a device or machine.
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• negotiate with: To discuss something formally in order to make an agreement.
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
• lead to: To result in some action
• break out
• come down to: To become in the end a matter of
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• going on: To continue doing something
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
• thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
• chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
• exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
• track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
• mortgage: Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• military: Army or armed forces
• collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
• huge: Very very large
• secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• magnificent: Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• invest: To use resources to build for the future
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• project: To predict what will happen in the future
• wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
• revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• consumer: Person who buys goods or services
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
• great: Very good; better than before
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• instability: Condition of being changeable
• globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
• historically: In history; in the past
• overtake: To pass and go in front of another car
• shipping: To transport goods by boat, truck or plane