Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in terms of
• have to: Must do
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• night and day: Continuously; all the time.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• vouch for: To assert or confirm as a truth based on one's experience or knowledge.
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• by any measure: According to any standard or criterion; in every way.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• count on: To depend on someone
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• for too long: For an excessively extended period.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• stand by: To keep to an agreement
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• look back: To think about past events
• think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• strength: Condition of being strong
• commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
• stake: Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
• shift: To change in position or direction
• military: Army or armed forces
• dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• huge: Very very large
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• core: To take out the central section of a fruit
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
• budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
• communist: Believer in communism
• strategic: Concerned with strategy; well thought out
• discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
• increasingly: More and more; in greater degree or amount
• defense: Argument in support of something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• important: Having power or authority
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• summit: Official meeting(s) of the leaders of countries
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• existential: Philosophy concerning existence
• act: To behave in a certain way
• constructive: Having positive effective results
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• maritime: Concerning sailing, ships
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• future: Time that is to come after the present
• reliance: State of being dependent on something for help
• part: Division of a book
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
• regional: Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
• reassurance: Feeling of reduced worry about something
• pentagon: A five-sided shape
• deterrence: Negative motivational influence