Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in terms of
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• deal with
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• stare down: To look at someone in a very direct and forceful way in order to intimidate them or make them feel uncomfortable.
• at least: As a minimum
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• tone in: To adjust or harmonize one’s tone to match others.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• in a big way: To a great or significant extent.
• set off: To start a journey
• point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
• in retrospect: Thinking back on what happened
• back off: To stop supporting; lose courage
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• classic line: A memorable or iconic quote from a film, book, or other work of art.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
• for instance: As an example.
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• going on: To continue doing something
• in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• decade: Period of 10 years
• shift: To change in position or direction
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• conference: Series of lectures held as an event
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
• bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• huge: Very very large
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
• communist: Believer in communism
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• point: An item to be discussed
• chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
• great: Very good; better than before
• pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• divert: To attract someone's attention from something
• pentagon: A five-sided shape
• defence: The process of protecting something from attack
• geopolitic: Study of relationship among politics and geography