Vocabulary

• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• speed up: To move more quickly
• spell out: To explain something in a very clear and detailed way.
• from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
• given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
• in terms of
• in the crosshairs: Being targeted for criticism or attack.
• adding fuel to the fire: Making a bad situation worse by increasing conflict or anger.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• right up there: Among the best or most successful.
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• sneak: To move around in a way so no one will see you
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
• tangible: Able to be touched or felt; real
• maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
• cruise: To easily achieve
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
• flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
• outrageous: Exceeding the usual limits; far too extreme
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• provide: To make available; to supply for use
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• participate: To take part with others in doing something
• hostile: Unwelcoming; showing ill will, as to an enemy
• invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
• league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
• increasingly: More and more; in greater degree or amount
• defense: Argument in support of something
• condemn: To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
• illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• trip: To release an electrical switch
• coalition: Union of separate political parties
• promise: To say you will certainly do something
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• premier: Being the most influential, important, or best
• storm: To act violently or angrily
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• attach: To be associated or connected with
• threaten: To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• spell: To lead to future trouble
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
• great: Very good; better than before
• peek: To look at something quickly (often secretly)
• scalp: Part of the human head covered by hair
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
• choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
• supportive: Providing help and support to someone or something
• fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
• ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
• involvement: Act or process of joining in a particular activity
• reiterate: To say something again for further emphasis
• patriot: Person who loves and defends their own country
• forthcoming: About to appear, happen or arrive
• spokesman: Advocate who represents another’s policy/purpose