Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• 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.
• go on: To continue doing something
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• sheer size: The impressive or intimidating magnitude of something.
• at least: As a minimum
• ease off: To become less strong; to reduce in degree or intensity.
• spread around: To distribute something to a wide area or to many people.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• leave it there: To put something down and not move it from that location.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• such as: For example; like
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• for instance: As an example.
• at the margins: In a position that is not central or mainstream; at the periphery.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• make ends meet: To manage to live on the money you have.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• change over: To switch from one thing to another.
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• strike: To hit something
• opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
• proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• shift: To change in position or direction
• military: Army or armed forces
• ordinary: Normal or usual
• draw: To attract attention to someone or something
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
• ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• huge: Very very large
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• anticipation: Pleasurable feeling about a future event
• mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
• click: To work well with someone or something
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
• leave: To go away from; depart
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• societal: Concerning society or a society
• petrol: Liquid used as fuel in car engines; (US) gasoline
• mobilize: To come together for an action or purpose
• mayor: Head of a town or city government
• parliamentary: Related to, or suitable for, a parliament
• analyst: Someone who is skilled at studying details of data
• tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
• exodus: Going out or forth in a large group
• refinery: Industrial plant for purifying a crude substance
• mobilization: (Of army) act of getting ready for action