Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
• seize on: To quickly use or take advantage of an opportunity or information.
• peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• a bit longer: For a slightly longer period of time.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• leave it there: To put something down and not move it from that location.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• critical: Making a negative judgment of something
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• alternative: Something different you can choose
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• strike: To hit something
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• military: Army or armed forces
• ordinary: Normal or usual
• wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• brace: Structure that strengthens a joint
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• gain: To increase in something, such as weight
• leave: To go away from; depart
• drone: A remote controlled flying device
• invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
• defense: Argument in support of something
• important: Having power or authority
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• peninsula: Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• summit: Official meeting(s) of the leaders of countries
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• choke: To cause someone not to breathe
• point: An item to be discussed
• front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
• missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
• crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
• degrade: To reduce in amount or strength
• ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
• ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
• peaceful: In a calm and quiet state
• patriot: Person who loves and defends their own country
• jewel: Precious stone like a diamond; gem
• nick: Person's name
• worsen: To make or become worse
• changer: A person who changes something