Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• have to: Must do
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• at least: As a minimum
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
• next to: Being located along side another
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• for the fun of it: Doing something simply for enjoyment or amusement.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• going on: To continue doing something
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• marriage of convenience: A marriage for practical or political reasons, not love.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at this point in time: At the current or specific moment under consideration.
• point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
• jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in light of: Because of; considering
• in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
• in the black: Operating with a profit; not in debt.
• in terms of
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
• recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
• tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
• critical: Making a negative judgment of something
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• recognition: Accepting that something is true or that it exists
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• require: To demand that someone does something
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
• fellow: Man or a boy
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• role: Character played by an actor
• diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• criticize: To assess the work of others
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• defense: Argument in support of something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• summit: Official meeting(s) of the leaders of countries
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• great: Very good; better than before
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• alliance: Group of people/organizations working together
• crackdown: Increased effort to enforce the law or a rule
• liberty: Doing as one wants without asking
• opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• cooperation: Working together to get something done
• choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
• instability: Condition of being changeable
• turkey: Edible bird resembling a large chicken