Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• at least: As a minimum
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• have to: Must do
• in terms of
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
• air traffic controller: A person responsible for directing aircraft traffic to ensure safety.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• fast and furious: Done with great speed and energy; full of excitement and intensity.
• pan out: (Of events) to happen as you expected them to
• got to: To arrive at some place
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• under the rule: Being governed or controlled by someone or some system.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• fire up: To motivate or encourage someone
• walk back: To retract or reverse a previous statement or position.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• log off: To disconnect from a computer system or network.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• for instance: As an example.
• on the same page: To have a shared understanding or agreement about something.
• at arm's length: At a distance that can be reached by extending the arm.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
• in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
• go on: To continue doing something
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• as things stand: In the present situation; as matters currently are.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• drum up: To try to get support or interest from people for something.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
• chip in: To contribute (donate money) to a cause
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• shit out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
• weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
• slightly: Only a little
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• huge: Very very large
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• communist: Believer in communism
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
• diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
• formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
• strategic: Concerned with strategy; well thought out
• ambiguity: State of being confusing, uncertain or unclear
• apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
• defense: Argument in support of something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• century: Period of 100 years
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• point: An item to be discussed
• great: Very good; better than before
• embassy: Building where an ambassador works
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• lamp: Device to produce light, using electricity/oil/gas
• historically: In history; in the past
• nationalist: Person who strongly loves their country