Vocabulary

• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• better known as: More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
• look back: To think about past events
• get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• set up
• like mushrooms: Appearing or growing very quickly and suddenly.
• per year: For each year; annually.
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• compared with: In relation to
• in terms of
• on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
• for sale: (object) that people can buy
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• open up to: To start talking more freely about your feelings and private thoughts.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• light on: To illuminate something.
• check out
• recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• consider: To think carefully about something
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• legitimate: Being born to legally married parents
• recipe: Conditions likely to create a particular result
• previous: Existing or happening before the present time
• whopping: (Informal) huge; very big
• encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
• similar: Nearly the same; alike
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
• formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
• diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
• ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• multiply: To increase in number by reproducing/having babies
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• threaten: To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
• retaliation: Revenge for something harmful or wrong
• inflate: To fill/be filled with air and make/become bigger
• sting: To be aroused to anger or action
• regain: To get something back that had been lost
• roar: To laugh in a loud and continuous manner
• continental: Of or typical of the culture of mainland Europe
• reconsider: To think whether to change an earlier decision
• nationalist: Person who strongly loves their country
• tiger: Large wild cat with orange fur and black lines