Vocabulary

• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• going on: To continue doing something
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• negotiate with: To discuss something formally in order to make an agreement.
• million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• 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
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• at school: Present and attending school.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• write in: To add text to a document or form.
• upwards of: More than; at least.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at least: As a minimum
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• at the moment: At this time; now
• for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
• ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
• shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• back off: To stop supporting; lose courage
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• work out
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• vulnerability: Being weak and able to be easily hurt or damaged
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
• elite: The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• prominent: Being important or well known
• criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• affect: To cause a change in something else
• ordinary: Normal or usual
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• pursuit: Act of following someone to catch them
• parade: Large group walking in a public celebration
• challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• widespread: Happening or existing in many places
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• respond: To answer something or someone
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• trend: Current style or fashion
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• authoritarian: Person expecting complete obedience
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• strengthen: To make something stronger
• important: Having power or authority
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• exhaust: System of pipes through which gases escape
• compass: Device that shows the direction of north
• bloom: To flower; to produce flowers
• escalation: An increase in severity
• victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
• dissatisfaction: Feeling of unhappiness or disapproval
• tsar: Title of the emperor of Russia before 1917