Vocabulary

• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• at least: As a minimum
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• going on: To continue doing something
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• against time: Working under pressure to meet a deadline; in a race to finish something quickly.
• set up
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• have to: Must do
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• dig out: To remove something from a place by digging.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• work around: To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
• in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• cross over: To go from one side of something to the other.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• help out: To assist someone
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• at issue: Being the subject currently under discussion or dispute.
• in print: Available for sale in book form
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• zone in: To focus attention or effort completely on something.
• side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
• hinges on: Depends entirely on something.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• knock down: To hit something so it falls down
• weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
• gear up: To prepare for an activity or event.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• physically: In a manner related to the body
• disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
• response: Something said/written as an answer to something
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• turmoil: Very confused situation where things are not clear
• glimpse: To see or notice something very briefly
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• aid: To help others and provide things
• asylum: Allowing persecuted people to stay in your country
• temporary: Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
• relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
• soil: Conditions in which something develops
• ramp: Path that increases in height as you walk up it
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• humanitarian: Person who tries to help those in a crisis
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• dissent: Difference of opinion; a disagreement
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• area: Amount of measured space
• dictionary: Book with the spellings and meanings of many words
• mobilize: To come together for an action or purpose
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• remove: To get rid of something completely
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• embassy: Building where an ambassador works
• citizenship: Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
• misty: Filled with fog or mist, so you can't see well
• earthquake: Heavy shaking of the ground due to natural forces
• logistic: Concerning planning and organizing a large project
• logistical: Concerning planning and organizing a large project
• birthright: Privilege or property you have from birth