Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in terms of
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• deal with
• bust up: To end a relationship.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• up to scratch: Satisfactory; meeting the required standard
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• the lion's share: The largest or greatest part of something.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• with regards to: Concerning; relating to; about.
• to a large extent: Mostly or for the most part; primarily.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• behind closed doors: In private; secretly or confidentially.
• chew over: To think carefully about something
• have to: Must do
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
• break with: To end a relationship or association.
• going on: To continue doing something
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
• opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
• strike against: To take action, especially a strike, in opposition to something.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• go on: To continue doing something
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• engage: To start to fight with an enemy
• progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
• necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• military: Army or armed forces
• keen: Being eager or excited for something to happen
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• aid: To help others and provide things
• favor: Support or approval from people
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• tragic: (Of a play, movie, or book) with a sad ending
• mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
• provide: To make available; to supply for use
• role: Character played by an actor
• diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
• correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• additional: Further or added
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• destruction: Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
• flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• ongoing: Continuing to exist or be in progress
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• summit: Official meeting(s) of the leaders of countries
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• mirror: Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
• point: An item to be discussed
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• great: Very good; better than before
• bandwidth: Data transmission rate over the internet
• diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
• battlefield: Region where a battle was, or is being fought
• mediate: To help to reach an agreement between people