Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• positive impact: A beneficial or advantageous effect.
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• have to: Must do
• pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• move into: To start living in a new house or building
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• shore up: To support to stop it bursting/being ruined
• fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
• fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
• in terms of
• in freefall: Experiencing a rapid and uncontrollable decline.
• from power: To lose control or position of authority.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• stand up against: To resist or oppose someone or something; to defend oneself against an attack or injustice.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• no later than: At or before a specified time; by a particular deadline.
• time will tell: The future will reveal the answer or outcome.
• grind to a halt: To slow down gradually and then stop completely.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
• to the bone: Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• go on: To continue doing something
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• positive: Showing agreement or support for something
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• military: Army or armed forces
• conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• rapidly: With great speed; quickly
• benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
• advance: Forward movement by an army
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• leave: To go away from; depart
• proceed: To continue to do something; carry on
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• border: To be right next to another country or state
• impose: To make someone to do or endure something
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• mission: A task or role someone is given to do
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• point: An item to be discussed
• great: Very good; better than before
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• business: A company formed for making profit
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• supply: Availability of products and services for use
• focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
• part: Division of a book
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• blockade: To block or impede the movement of people, objects
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting
• ayatollah: Important religious or political leader in Iran