Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• close down: To shut an operation, company, shop
• have to: Must do
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• spell out: To explain something in a very clear and detailed way.
• gain access: To obtain the ability or right to enter or use something.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
• signing on: To hire someone for a specific job or activity
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• in terms of
• at least: As a minimum
• up the ante: To increase what is at stake or the level of risk in a situation.
• get a look: To have the opportunity to see something.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• grapple with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
• deal with
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• vague: Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
• immediately: Without any delay; straight away
• accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• military: Army or armed forces
• dilemma: Position in which you must make difficult choices
• vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
• dictate: To speak while someone writes down your words
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• fate: What will happen to you in the future, often bad
• relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
• wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
• magnitude: Number representing force of an earthquake
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• text: To send a message by phone or other device
• document: Official (printed) record that gives information
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• obtain: To be given or to earn something through efforts
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• confirm: To formally approve or check something
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• ultra: Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
• enrich: To make someone or something better
• blockade: To block or impede the movement of people, objects
• pre: A prefix meaning 'before'