Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• have to: Must do
• in terms of
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• deal with
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• at least: As a minimum
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• draw back: To move backward, e.g. in horror or fear
• pulled off: To manage to succeed
• best of both worlds: A situation combining two desirable but usually separate features.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
• of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
• such as: For example; like
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• in charge: To be responsible for
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• going on: To continue doing something
• read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
• for instance: As an example.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• extent to which: The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
• anything other than: Except for; not including
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• pull off: To manage to succeed
• just exactly: Precisely; exactly right.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• without regard to: Paying no attention or consideration to; irrespective of.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• interact with
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• give away
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• out of the way: Remote; isolated.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• double down: In gambling, to double one's bet, typically in exchange for taking one more card.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• cast a shadow: To cause a shadow to appear.
• at sea
• down the middle: In or along the center of something.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• in operation: Currently working or functioning as intended.
• once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• up to anything: Engaged in secretive or mischievous plans.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
• as regards: Concerning; regarding
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
• crop up: To suddenly happen, or be talked about
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• fill up
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
• enormous: Huge; very big; very important
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• resilient: Recovering quickly from something bad
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• brutal: Extremely violent or mean
• military: Army or armed forces
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• prospect: Opportunity or chance for success
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• premium: Having a higher than normal quality
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
• transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
• appalling: Causing shock or distress because it is terrible
• reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• revolutionary: Marking a significant change in something
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• brutality: Extremely mean or violent act or treatment
• pragmatic: Dealing with problems reasonably and practically
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• point: An item to be discussed
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
• gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
• victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
• officer: Person of high position in an organization
• tanker: Vehicle built to transport liquids
• bombing: To attack with explosives