Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• deal with
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• lead to: To result in some action
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• down the line: At a later time; in the future.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• left out: To forget; omit
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• going on: To continue doing something
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• without me: Not including me; excluding me.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• last summer: The summer before this one.
• few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• in terms of
• bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• around the corner: Very near; close by.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• things change: Circumstances or situations do not remain constant; they evolve or transform over time.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• attentive to: Paying close attention to someone or something.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
• zoom in on: To adjust a camera or lens to make a subject appear closer.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• in point: Relevant; pertinent
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• call the shots: To be in charge; to make the decisions.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
• 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
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• huge: Very very large
• 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
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
• destruction: Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
• important: Having power or authority
• arsenal: Place where weapons are stored
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• existential: Philosophy concerning existence
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• point: An item to be discussed
• negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
• sovereign: King, queen, emperor etc. of a country
• confrontation: A disagreement or argument
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• minimum: Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• proxy: Person authorized to act for another
• negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
• missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• betrayal: Act of giving knowledge or information to an enemy
• problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
• rift: Opening made by splitting; a major disagreement
• ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
• buffer: Data in computer memory allowing fast access
• ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
• disagreement: Act or state of not agreeing
• destabilize: To make unstable or unpredictable
• enrichment: Making someone's life richer