Vocabulary

• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• have to: Must do
• going on: To continue doing something
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• in terms of
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• thankful for: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• first off: To begin with; firstly.
• in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• swim in: To move through water by using your arms and legs.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• fair game: Someone or something that is considered a legitimate target for criticism, attack, or exploitation.
• at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
• on a par: Equal to someone or something
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• body blow: A punch to the body, especially in boxing.
• in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• certain to: Sure to happen; inevitable.
• on a day-to-day basis: Happening regularly every day as a routine.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• grind out: To make great efforts to achieve something
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• intellectual property: Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
• denial of: The act of refusing to grant or allow something requested.
• follow on: To happen as a result of something.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• tip of the iceberg: A small visible part of a much larger problem.
• as few as: The smallest possible number of.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
• complete picture: A thorough and comprehensive understanding of a situation or event.
• hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• change out: To remove something and replace it with something else.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
• overwhelming majority: A very large majority; a majority that is so large as to be almost unanimous.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
• at least: As a minimum
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• negotiate with: To discuss something formally in order to make an agreement.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• personal data: Information that relates to an identifiable individual.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
• activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• legitimate: Being born to legally married parents
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• transparent: Being open to see and to public criticism
• privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
• Internet: Worldwide computer network system