Vocabulary

• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• on notice: Having been warned or informed about something, especially a problem or potential consequence.
• have to: Must do
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• up and running: Fully operational; functioning correctly.
• work out
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• on the defensive: Behaving as if you are being attacked or criticized.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• dispose of: To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
• as regards: Concerning; regarding
• other places: Different locations or areas
• in terms of
• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• going on: To continue doing something
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• rein in: To control or limit something.
• last summer: The summer before this one.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• enormous: Huge; very big; very important
• material: Cloth; fabric
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
• disrupt: To cause a disturbance in an activity in progress
• military: Army or armed forces
• 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
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• similar: Nearly the same; alike
• bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
• apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
• sane: showing good judgment and understanding
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• couple: To join something to something else
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• respond: To answer something or someone
• vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• civilian: Ordinary person who is not in the army
• allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
• threaten: To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
• decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• damage: Physical harm that is done to something
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• point: An item to be discussed
• desperation: Feeling all hope is lost and you will do anything
• attend: To take care of someone in need
• enrich: To make someone or something better
• unreliable: Not able to be trusted or believed
• shaky: Tending to shake, as from weakness or defect
• inspector: Person whose job is to inspect places
• heartburn: Burning sensation in the chest, e.g. indigestion
• bombing: To attack with explosives