Vocabulary

• around the world: In or to many countries.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• stand together: To unite in support or defense as a group.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• a few moments: A short period of time
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• move ahead: To make progress; advance.
• take stock: To review or assess a situation.
• at our disposal: Available for us to use whenever or however we wish.
• break up
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• keep at: To continuously try to do something
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• moral obligation: A duty based on moral principles and values.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• last summer: The summer before this one.
• work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
• in reserve: Kept as a backup or for future use.
• once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• keep away from: To avoid someone or something; to maintain a distance.
• go on: To continue doing something
• reduce the risk: To lessen the probability of something dangerous or harmful occurring.
• out of reach: Cannot be touched as it is far away
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• go away: To go on vacation
• at long last: After a long delay; finally.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
• material: Cloth; fabric
• commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• today: This day; day that is happening now
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• international: Of or relating to several countries
• comprehensive: Including most or all things
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom