Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• up until now: Until the present time; so far.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• move into: To start living in a new house or building
• by blood: Connected through biological or family relationships.
• those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• get round: To persuade someone to let you do what you want
• happen by: To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• left out: To forget; omit
• in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• for or against: Expressing support or opposition to something.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• call in: To ask others for help when in need
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• international: Of or relating to several countries
• century: Period of 100 years
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• history: Established pattern or record
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• poem: A written composition in verse, not prose
• power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
• law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
• defense: Argument in support of something
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
• cozy: Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
• financial: Involving money
• enemy: Something that stops you doing what you want
• peace: Calm and quiet state
• organization: Group of people with a particular purpose
• network: Group of computers connected to each other
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• globalization: International spread of something, e.g. company
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• institution: Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
• capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
• tribe: Racial group united by language, religion, customs
• satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
• shift: To change in position or direction
• balance: Instrument for weighing things
• destiny: Someone's future; the power that governs this
• proposition: General claim or theory
• empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
• constraint: Thing preventing you moving or acting; restriction
• alliance: Group of people/organizations working together
• governance: Way a government is run; function of a government
• naval: Concerning a navy or ships used in war
• accountability: Responsibility to someone or for some activity