Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
• become of: To happen or become the result of something.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• in the crosshairs: Being targeted for criticism or attack.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• geopolitical landscape: The global distribution of power and influence among countries and regions, and the dynamic relationships between them.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• stitch together: To sew pieces of cloth or material to form one piece.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• come to terms with: To accept something difficult or unpleasant.
• at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
• from the heart: In a very sincere and genuine way.
• in terms of
• at the moment: At this time; now
• third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• deal with
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• speed up: To move more quickly
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• black and white
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• below par: Not up to expected standards; below average quality or performance.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
• at least: As a minimum
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• stand by: To keep to an agreement
• strong point: A particular skill or asset that gives someone an advantage.
• go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
• brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• previous: Existing or happening before the present time
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• path: Method of living leading to a particular result
• comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
• expertise: The special knowledge that an expert has
• rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• degree: Amount or extent of something
• mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
• role: Character played by an actor
• rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
• shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• alliance: Group of people/organizations working together
• historical: Connected with the past
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• adversary: Opponent who want to fight you for some reason
• geopolitical: Concerning geopolitics
• transatlantic: Going across the Atlantic Ocean
• structural: Concerning or caused by structure