Vocabulary

• in terms of
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• down the line: At a later time; in the future.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• have to: Must do
• wind down: To become quiet or calm, after activity
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• upwards of: More than; at least.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• defiant message: A communication expressing resistance or opposition.
• on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
• draw in: To attract or entice someone or something.
• add fuel to the fire: To make a bad situation worse by increasing tension or anger.
• peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• set up
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
• at least: As a minimum
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• alternative: Something different you can choose
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• territory: Area of land defended by an animal
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
• ambitious: Having the desire to be successful in life, work
• function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
• cruise: To easily achieve
• address: Exact street location of a place
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• propaganda: (Use of) message that you want people to accept
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• tribute: Something that is said or done to show respect
• phase: Different stages of the moon from new to full
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
• author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• defense: Argument in support of something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• civilian: Ordinary person who is not in the army
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• existential: Philosophy concerning existence
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• contest: Struggle or competition between rivals
• front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
• petrol: Liquid used as fuel in car engines; (US) gasoline
• mobilize: To come together for an action or purpose
• undoubtedly: With certainty; without question; for sure
• ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
• logistic: Concerning planning and organizing a large project
• mobilization: (Of army) act of getting ready for action