Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in recent memory: Within the period people can still remember.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• extent to which: The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• under a cloud: Under suspicion or distrust; discredited.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• at least: As a minimum
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
• conquer: To take possession of (land, city) with an army
• previous: Existing or happening before the present time
• extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
• cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• novelty: Items that are unusual, interesting, or unique
• protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
• excitement: When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
• tournament: Sports contest with many games to find a winner
• hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
• wage: Money paid to a worker for the hours they worked
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• carpet: Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
• immigrant: Person moving to another country to live there
• impose: To make someone to do or endure something
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• invade: To enter something causing a harmful result
• skepticism: Doubting that something is true/probable/useful
• avid: Very eager (fan, collector of something, etc.)
• catch: Amount of something that has been caught
• unfold: (Of a situation) to be told or revealed
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
• pessimism: Inclination to expect negative outcomes
• amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• stadium: Building with a sports field for watching games
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• minimize: To make something seem small or less important
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• disgust: Strong feeling of dislike for something
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• turbulent: (Of water) moving violently and unevenly
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
• happen: To take place or occur
• showcase: Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• boycott: To not buy a product for moral reasons
• polarization: Condition of having two opposites
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
• contention: Having the possibility of winning
• cloud: To confuse the mind/judgment of a person
• soccer: Sport where players try to kick a ball into a net
• exuberant: Lively and energetic; positive and enthusiastic
• tapestry: Ornamental woven cloths made into a picture/scene
• distaste: When you have no liking for something; disgust
• gloom: Darkness; lack of light; dimness
• spokesperson: Advocate who represents another’s policy/purpose
• federation: Group of organizations joined together
• indignation: Feeling of anger because something is unfair
• geopolitic: Study of relationship among politics and geography
• aria: Song for one of the main singers in an opera