Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• at the moment: At this time; now
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at least: As a minimum
• going on: To continue doing something
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
• work out
• in terms of
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• ring in: To call by telephone.
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
• by the minute: Measured or charged according to each minute elapsed.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• thorny issue: A difficult or sensitive problem or question.
• with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
• bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• set back: To cost someone, often a large amount
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• on the money: Exactly correct or precise.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• sit down: To take a seat
• sum up
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
• relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
• perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
• commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
• permanent: Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
• integrity: Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• conference: Series of lectures held as an event
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
• brew: A beer; a drink of beer
• resolution: End part of a story resolving the conflict
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
• board: Surface for posting or showing information
• declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
• institution: Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
• institute: Organization studying science, engineering etc.
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
• respect: To follow the established rules
• naive: Unsophisticated; innocent and unknowing
• defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
• role: Character played by an actor
• explicitly: Clearly; specifically
• diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
• stance: A position or opinion stated in public
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• assembly: Process of putting the parts of something together
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
• warrant: Official authorization for some action or decision
• historical: Connected with the past
• uphold: To support to keep it being used as it should
• briefing: To give information and instructions in a meeting
• donor: Someone giving money or gifts to support a cause
• veto: To not allow while in a position of authority
• chancellor: High government official
• bloc: People or nations with similar political aims
• multilateral: Involving more than one group or country