Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
• going on: To continue doing something
• deal with
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• at least: As a minimum
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• in force: In large numbers or with great strength
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• at this moment in time: Referring to the present moment or current time.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
• regardless of
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• turn on
• with good reason: Having a valid or justifiable cause or explanation.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in style: Fashionable; popular
• apartment building: A building with many apartments or flats
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
• by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
• hinge on: To depend entirely on something.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• worth mentioning: Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
• bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
• play along: To cooperate or pretend to cooperate with someone
• torn between: Unable to decide between two conflicting choices or desires.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• point the finger: To blame or accuse someone of doing something wrong.
• save face: To avoid embarrassment or humiliation; to maintain one's reputation or dignity.
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• knock down: To hit something so it falls down
• have to: Must do
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
• enormous: Huge; very big; very important
• profound: Requiring deep thought; difficult to understand
• genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
• pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
• unprecedented: Not having happened before, or to such a degree
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• 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
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
• dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• sake: Japanese rice wine
• cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
• rhetoric: The study of public speaking or writing techniques
• isolation: Condition of being in a distinct, separate place
• wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
• sympathetic: Feeling favorable to something; wanting to support
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
• criticize: To assess the work of others
• sovereignty: The power a country has to decide for itself
• 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
• broad: General; not detailed
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• coalition: Union of separate political parties
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• patience: Ability to wait without being annoyed
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• point: An item to be discussed
• alliance: Group of people/organizations working together
• opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
• part: Division of a book
• disappointment: Feeling or state of not being satisfied
• rift: Opening made by splitting; a major disagreement
• ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
• militia: Local armed forces to assist the police
• bloody: Covered or spotted with blood on the surface
• mistrust: To feel that you cannot trust someone or something
• superpower: State powerful enough to influence world events