Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• critical to: Extremely important or essential.
• in terms of
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• in the foothills: Located at the lower slopes of a mountain or hill range.
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• cap on: An upper limit or restriction on something, such as spending or quantity.
• roll back
• in fairness: Used to indicate honesty or justice in judgment.
• under oath: Having promised legally to tell the truth in court.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• follow on: To happen as a result of something.
• in black and white: Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
• black and white
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• critical: Making a negative judgment of something
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
• exist: To be present, alive or real
• military: Army or armed forces
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• persistent: Continuing to do something despite challenges
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
• trap: Device used for catching animals
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• drone: A remote controlled flying device
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
• industrial: Concerning making things in factories
• defense: Argument in support of something
• obliterate: To completely destroy; rub out; stamp out
• important: Having power or authority
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• piece: A counter in a board game
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• implication: Possible effects, results from an action or event
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• fury: Rage; violent anger
• negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
• dime: Coin worth 10 US cents
• missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
• part: Division of a book
• airborne: Being in the air
• weak: Not having a strong character
• capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
• come: To arrive at a place
• ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
• crescent: Curved in shape with narrow ends and wider middle
• long: Person's name
• naval: Concerning a navy or ships used in war
• israel: Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
• buildup: Making people feel excited about some new event
• deployment: Distribution of forces before battle or work
• enrichment: Making someone's life richer
• reconstruction: Process of rebuilding or improving structures
• bombing: To attack with explosives