Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• have to: Must do
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
• call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
• drug cartels: Criminal organizations that control drug trafficking operations.
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• better than ever: In a more improved or desirable state than at any previous time.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• border on: To be very similar to; come very close to
• murder rate: The number of murders committed per a specific population size, usually per 100,000 people, in a given area and time period.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• in operation: Currently working or functioning as intended.
• carry out
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• every single night: Each and every night; without exception.
• chance of survival: The possibility of remaining alive, especially during a dangerous event.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• under construction
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• thankful to: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• in terms of
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
• drive down: To cause something to decrease or become lower.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• to that end: In order to achieve that aim or purpose.
• such as: For example; like
• other places: Different locations or areas
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• passed by: Went past someone or something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• give in: To submit work; hand in
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
• vital: Needed to support life; essential
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• immediately: Without any delay; straight away
• poverty: State of being poor
• strength: Condition of being strong
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• military: Army or armed forces
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• resolution: End part of a story resolving the conflict
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• result: Something produced through tests or experiments
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
• courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
• honor: To fulfill an agreement
• crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• fake: Not real; made to look like something real
• equally: In an equal, even, or identical manner
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• council: Group chosen to make decisions about something
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• miracle: Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• chance: The way something happens without planning
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• great: Very good; better than before
• addition: Act of adding something; thing that is added
• nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
• deep: Complex and important
• cease: To come or bring to an end; stop continuing
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• future: Time that is to come after the present
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• service: Work that a person does to assist others
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth