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
• ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• vast: Being very large in size or amount
• 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
• shift: To change in position or direction
• inherently: As an essential part of
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
• acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
• vibrant: Having a lot of energy and being very active
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• favor: Support or approval from people
• 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
• penalty: Negative effect resulting from your actions
• ambiguity: State of being confusing, uncertain or unclear
• defense: Argument in support of something
• century: Period of 100 years
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• shove: To roughly push someone or something away
• point: An item to be discussed
• exile: State of being forced to leave your country
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
• part: Division of a book
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• embassy: Building where an ambassador works
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• crucially: To an extremely important or necessary degree
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
• lamp: Device to produce light, using electricity/oil/gas
• arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
• historically: In history; in the past
• call: A order or request for action
• reunification: State of putting separate things together again
• talk: Style of speaking
• unification: The state of being joined or united or linked