Vocabulary

• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
• peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• in three days: Within a period of three days from now or a reference point.
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
• turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• choke point: A strategic narrow passage or area where movement is easily restricted or controlled.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• come away with: To have a particular feeling or impression after an event or experience.
• spread around: To distribute something to a wide area or to many people.
• flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
• in stock: Available to buy in a store
• work out
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• have to: Must do
• let up: To do something more slowly or less intensely
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• at least: As a minimum
• varieties of: Different kinds or types of something.
• on the ball: Alert, quick to understand and respond to things.
• tit for tat: An equivalent given in return; retaliation.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
• positive: Showing agreement or support for something
• revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• military: Army or armed forces
• authority: The power to give orders to people
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• 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
• mutual: Shared between two or more people
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• response: Something said/written as an answer to something
• vessel: Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• board: Surface for posting or showing information
• switch: A change or shift from one method to another
• guide: To help or advise someone about something
• due: When something is required or expected
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• respond: To answer something or someone
• minor: Not so large in size; not important or valuable
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
• bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
• escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
• signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
• sanction: Official support or approval
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• custody: Legal right to be responsible and care for a child
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• cease: To come or bring to an end; stop continuing
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
• part: Division of a book
• cargo: Goods carried in a ship or plane
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
• naval: Concerning a navy or ships used in war
• blockade: To block or impede the movement of people, objects
• renew: To make something stronger, fresher, or like new
• navy: Very dark shade of blue
• tanker: Vehicle built to transport liquids