Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• on the defensive: Behaving as if you are being attacked or criticized.
• burn through: To use up a supply of something, especially money, very quickly.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• negotiate with: To discuss something formally in order to make an agreement.
• going on: To continue doing something
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• 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 times: During periods or moments of.
• rally behind: To show strong support for a person, cause, or team.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• at least: As a minimum
• writ large: Displayed or obvious in a very clear or exaggerated way.
• flash in the pan: A sudden success that is not repeated.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• unprecedented: Not having happened before, or to such a degree
• strength: Condition of being strong
• strike: To hit something
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
• admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• despair: To have lost all hope; lose heart
• fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
• victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
• precisely: In an exact and accurate manner
• gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• mutual: Shared between two or more people
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• paranoid: Believing others are trying to harm you
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• drone: A remote controlled flying device
• source: Piece of information; a person giving information
• portray: To play a character in theater or on film
• exaggeration: Act of trying to make things seem more extreme
• authoritarian: Person expecting complete obedience
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• rally: Public meeting to support or oppose something
• fairy: Small imaginary being that can do magic
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
• negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
• minimize: To make something seem small or less important
• finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
• pillar: Tall strong post that supports a building
• defensive: Protecting something, yourself from attack
• onslaught: Violent attack; a sudden rush of something
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
• diesel: Heavy mineral oil used for power engines
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• come: To arrive at a place
• gasoline: Liquid we put in cars to make them run
• strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
• unity: Being in full agreement; being joined together
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• sow: To plant seeds in an area of ground
• put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
• battlefield: Region where a battle was, or is being fought
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• discord: Jarring sound from inharmonious notes
• banner: Cloth upon which is written a message
• destabilize: To make unstable or unpredictable