Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• set up
• happen across: To find or meet by chance unexpectedly.
• have to: Must do
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• from the top: From the beginning.
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• everyday people: Ordinary or common people, without special status or wealth.
• at least: As a minimum
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• blow up: To suddenly become angry
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• at loggerheads: In strong disagreement or conflict with someone.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• in terms of
• throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• root out: To find and get rid of something completely, especially something unpleasant or unwanted.
• take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• behind closed doors: In private; secretly or confidentially.
• make or break: Capable of ensuring success or causing failure.
• deal with
• ratchet up: To increase something by a series of small steps.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• at will: Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
• make a move: To take action; to initiate something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• break out
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
• precise: (Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• desperately: In a way that shows you don't have much hope
• drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• couple: To join something to something else
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• drone: A remote controlled flying device
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• text: To send a message by phone or other device
• assessment: Conclusion, opinion formed after due consideration
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• defense: Argument in support of something
• important: Having power or authority
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• martial: Concerning fighting, war, or soldiers
• opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
• ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• blockade: To block or impede the movement of people, objects