Vocabulary

• around the world: In or to many countries.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• have to: Must do
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in memory of: To honor or commemorate someone who has died.
• join in
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• by example: Through demonstration or serving as a model.
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• keep the peace: To maintain order and prevent conflict or disturbance.
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
• very top: The highest point or part of something.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
• push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• in commerce: Engaged in buying and selling, especially on a large scale.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• on a level: In a fair and equal manner; with equal opportunities.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in contrast to: Differing from something else
• such as: For example; like
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
• right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
• for too long: For an excessively extended period.
• energy sources: Materials or processes that can produce energy.
• phase down: To gradually reduce or discontinue something over a period of time.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• stand up against: To resist or oppose someone or something; to defend oneself against an attack or injustice.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
• shy away from: To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• look the other way: To deliberately ignore something wrong or bad that happens.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• give back: To return something you borrowed
• by day: During the daytime; not at night.
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
• commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• today: This day; day that is happening now
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• century: Period of 100 years
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• accountable: Be responsible to someone or for some activity
• prosperity: State of being financially/economically successful
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• American: Person from the USA
• equally: In an equal, even, or identical manner
• defense: Argument in support of something
• house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
• tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
• friendship: Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
• globalization: International spread of something, e.g. company