Vocabulary

• In the event of: If something happens, especially something undesirable
• such as: For example; like
• shut out: To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• case by case: Considering each case individually, rather than applying a general rule.
• enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
• in circulation: Available and being used by the public.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• by mistake: Accidentally; unintentionally.
• to a lesser extent: To a smaller or less significant degree or amount.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
• phase out: To gradually end a task, or sell a product
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• parties involved: The individuals, groups, or entities that are participating in or affected by a particular situation, agreement, or event.
• source for: A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.
• formerly known as: Used to indicate a previous name of a person or place.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• have to: Must do
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• go it alone: To act or do something without help or partners.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• critical: Making a negative judgment of something
• gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
• territory: Area of land defended by an animal
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• realistic: Looks or appears real; like things really are
• expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
• substitute: To perform the tasks instead of someone else
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
• cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• leave: To go away from; depart
• unrealistic: Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
• invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
• reconciliation: Getting two figures/accounts to match financially
• important: Having power or authority
• beneficial: Giving an advantage, having a helpful effect
• seize: To take a place with force, as by military action
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• business: A company formed for making profit
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• cooperation: Working together to get something done
• widely: To a large degree; over a large range
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• competitor: Someone taking part in race, business, etc.
• dependency: Relying on person/thing financially or emotionally
• partnership: Shared business relationship with someone
• exporter: Country, business selling goods to other countries
• glen: Narrow mountain valley, especially in Scotland