Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• keep the peace: To maintain order and prevent conflict or disturbance.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• slip away: To leave a place quietly or secretly, often to avoid attention.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• do harm: To cause damage or injury.
• at least: As a minimum
• not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
• draw in: To attract or entice someone or something.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• lead on: To encourage someone to believe something that is not true.
• at the outset: At the very beginning; from the start.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• tough questions: Difficult or challenging questions that require careful consideration and honest answers.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• go it alone: To act or do something without help or partners.
• lead to: To result in some action
• for the foreseeable: Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
• experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
• stir up: To cause trouble; incite unrest.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• 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.
• contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
• ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
• coordinate with: To work together efficiently and harmoniously with someone or a group to achieve a common goal.
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• by example: Through demonstration or serving as a model.
• call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• point: An item to be discussed
• direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• combat: To fight someone or something physically
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
• human: A person; a man, woman or child
• military: Army or armed forces
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• action: Something that a person or thing does
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• help: To act to enable a person to do something; assist
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• American: Person from the USA
• train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
• history: Established pattern or record
• international: Of or relating to several countries
• graduate: Concerning a Masters or Ph.D. university courses
• terrorist: Radical who employs terror as a political weapon
• harm: To damage, injure, or hurt someone or something
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• peace: Calm and quiet state
• war: Situation where armies fight each other
• global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
• commander: Person with authority who commands or controls
• diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
• armed: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others