Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• deal with
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
• in terms of
• going on: To continue doing something
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• at least: As a minimum
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• kicking and screaming: Doing something unwillingly and very reluctantly.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• save face: To avoid embarrassment or humiliation; to maintain one's reputation or dignity.
• yes and no: An ambivalent or uncertain answer; a response that is neither a clear affirmation nor a clear denial.
• balance out: To make or become more equal to another thing
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• back off: To stop supporting; lose courage
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• sell your soul: To compromise personal morals for gain or success.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• sink in: (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• in no small part: To a large extent; playing an important role.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• at the ready: Fully prepared and available for immediate use.
• in under: Located inside and beneath something.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
• in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• for instance: As an example.
• pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• extreme: Very great in degree
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• authority: The power to give orders to people
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
• fellow: Man or a boy
• agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
• leave: To go away from; depart
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• withdraw: To take money out of a bank account
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• defense: Argument in support of something
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• coalition: Union of separate political parties
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• point: An item to be discussed
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
• violation: Abuse, damage or total disregard
• extremist: (Of politics, etc.) far stronger than the norm
• militarily: As regards the military