Vocabulary

• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• have to: Must do
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• trump up: To falsely accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• deal with
• at least: As a minimum
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• sign up to: To register for something, like a service or a course.
• fall back on: To make use of, when you have no other options
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• hone in: To focus attention on something; to direct effort towards a specific goal.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• such as: For example; like
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• basket case: A person who is completely unable to function normally, especially because of emotional problems.
• context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
• engage: To start to fight with an enemy
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• initiative: Ability to come up with solutions by yourself
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• stack: A large number or amount of something
• consensus: A decision that is shared by most of a group
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
• surface: To give (road) a top layer
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
• engagement: Something you must do at a set time; appointment
• ethnic: Of people who share the same culture, traditions
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• respect: To follow the established rules
• hone: To improve or perfect (abilities or skills)
• isolation: Condition of being in a distinct, separate place
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• strategic: Concerned with strategy; well thought out
• prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
• dismiss: To consider that something is at an end
• spill: Accident when someone falls
• normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• fragment: Part that is broken off of something
• suspend: To hang something or someone from something
• coup: Successful taking over of a thing; sudden success
• legitimacy: Legally allowed act; undisputed credibility
• normalize: To make something normal or regular
• southeast: Location in the southeastern part of an area
• junta: Military group that seized control of a country