Vocabulary

• in terms of
• have to: Must do
• deal with
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• think back: To recapture the past
• great change: A significant or substantial alteration or transformation.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• rust belt: A region in the northeastern United States that was formerly dominated by industry.
• such as: For example; like
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• spell out: To explain something in a very clear and detailed way.
• below the surface: Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
• arising from: Originating from; being caused by.
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• shift: To change in position or direction
• decline: To bend towards the ground
• military: Army or armed forces
• century: Period of 100 years
• narrative: The telling of a story
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions