Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• cut both ways: To have both positive and negative effects; to affect both sides of an argument or situation.
• tip the scales: To decisively influence a balance or decision.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• punch in: To record the time of arrival at work on a time clock.
• in terms of
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• carry out
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
• at least: As a minimum
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
• permanent: Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• strike: To hit something
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• amount: Quantity of something
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• affect: To cause a change in something else
• dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
• settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
• bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• steer: A cow
• throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• blunt: Without a sharp edge or point
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• drone: A remote controlled flying device
• sanctuary: Place to find rest and relaxation
• defense: Argument in support of something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• point: An item to be discussed
• negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
• morale: ​the amount of confidence and enthusiasm, etc. that a person or a group has at a particular time
• tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
• explosive: Tending to show strong emotion suddenly
• ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
• battlefield: Region where a battle was, or is being fought
• naval: Concerning a navy or ships used in war
• rationale: Explanation of justification for something
• carnage: Destruction and devastation involving human deaths
• bomb: To attack with explosives
• unreasonable: Being too high, or otherwise inappropriate
• mediation: Negotiation to help others to reach an agreement
• intransitive: (Of verb) not requiring/can have no direct object
• ordnance: Military supplies, especially weapons and big guns