Vocabulary

• ratchet up: To increase something by a series of small steps.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• heading to: Going in a particular direction.
• neck and neck: So close in a race or competition that it's difficult to tell who is winning.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• at a run: Moving fast by running.
• zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
• get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
• kick off: To start a football match.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• deal with
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• walk back: To retract or reverse a previous statement or position.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• leave it there: To put something down and not move it from that location.
• have to: Must do
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• perceive: To notice or become aware of something
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• priority: Thing that is more important/urgent than others
• fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
• slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• narrative: The telling of a story
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
• lean: To balance against or on something for support
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• confront: To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
• external: Concerning foreign countries
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• intention: Aim or purpose
• evaluate: To form an idea to judge something carefully
• motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
• leave: To go away from; depart
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• devote: To dedicate
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• unwind: To reverse something that has been twisted/turned
• existential: Philosophy concerning existence
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• ultra: Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
• negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
• mobility: Ability to move
• alignment: Agreement to work together on a common goal
• contender: Athlete or team competing (and likely) to win
• outgoing: Leaving a place or a position
• bandit: Robber or outlaw belonging to a gang
• latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages