Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• sign of the times: An indication or reflection of current social or cultural trends.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• step over: To walk over something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• single out
• between the lines: To understand the hidden meaning or intention in something.
• read between the lines: To understand the hidden or implied meaning not explicitly stated.
• in black and white: Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
• black and white
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• write down: To record in writing
• have to: Must do
• in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
• lead up to: To prepare the way for; to serve as an introduction to.
• on edge: Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
• go either way: To have two possible outcomes; to be uncertain.
• talks on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• enormous: Huge; very big; very important
• practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
• deteriorate: To become worse in condition or value
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• edge: An advantage you have over others
• benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
• hemisphere: One half of a rounded, ball-like object
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• posture: Attitude someone adopts regarding a subject
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
• aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
• defense: Argument in support of something
• border: To be right next to another country or state
• illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
• referendum: Public vote on an issue
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• alliance: Group of people/organizations working together
• instrumental: Relating to, composed for, or performed on a musical instrument or instruments (without vocals).
• part: Division of a book
• cover: To record a different version of another song
• escalation: An increase in severity
• trek: Slow or difficult journey
• questionnaire: Form used to get information from many people
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• reassurance: Feeling of reduced worry about something
• special: Being additional or extra
• cost: A loss or damage occurring when meeting a goal
• plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
• visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
• analyst: Someone who is skilled at studying details of data
• membership: Being a member of a group; joining a group
• number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
• orchestrate: To organize and plan
• enrage: To cause to feel extreme anger
• frontline: Front, especially one between military positions
• spokesman: Advocate who represents another’s policy/purpose
• nexus: Link or connection between things or groups