Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• fall short: To fail to reach a required or expected standard or goal.
• behind closed doors: In private; secretly or confidentially.
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• highlight: Best or most interesting part of something
• joint: Body parts where bones meet and can move together
• professor: Teacher who teaches at a college or university
• summit: Official meeting(s) of the leaders of countries
• historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
• meeting: To provide something that is necessary
• agreement: Sharing the same opinion or reach a decision
• independence: Having the freedom to make your own decisions