Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
• on the lookout: Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
• better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
• for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• set on: To attack
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• ratchet up: To increase something by a series of small steps.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
• rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
• on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• at sea
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in terms of
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• close off: To block or obstruct an entrance, passage, or area.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
• work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
• double down: In gambling, to double one's bet, typically in exchange for taking one more card.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• critical: Making a negative judgment of something
• eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• severe: Very bad; harsh
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• threshold: Degree or level at which something begins
• military: Army or armed forces
• endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
• suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
• rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
• resist: To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
• effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• arguably: Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• vessel: Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
• tactic: One of the ways you attempt to achieve a strategy
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• board: Surface for posting or showing information
• fellow: Man or a boy
• subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
• deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
• leave: To go away from; depart
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• disruption: When a disturbance stops an activity in progress
• escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• act: To behave in a certain way
• hail: To speak of something with admiration/excitement
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• point: An item to be discussed
• negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• incline: To bend the head or body forward
• escalation: An increase in severity
• inclination: Feeling or desire to do something; a habit
• afloat: Remaining on top of a liquid; floating
• gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
• contingent: Dependent (on); likely to result (from)
• barter: To exchange objects without exchanging money
• goodwill: An attitude of kindness or helpfulness
• blockade: To block or impede the movement of people, objects
• marketplace: Place where a public market is held