Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• check out
• such as: For example; like
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in all honesty: Speaking truthfully and sincerely; frankly.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• per year: For each year; annually.
• incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at least: As a minimum
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• influence: To affect or change something indirectly
• surveillance: Careful watching of a person/place, e.g. by police
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• alert: Being aware and able to respond quickly
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• military: Army or armed forces
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• prejudice: Law to make ineffective, e.g. evidence in a trial
• ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
• survey: Broad view or general description of something
• tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
• favor: Support or approval from people
• institute: Organization studying science, engineering etc.
• communist: Believer in communism
• sink: To push something down into the ground
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
• storm: To act violently or angrily
• important: Having power or authority
• multiply: To increase in number by reproducing/having babies
• modify: To make minor change to something
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• unanimous: Having one opinion agreed to by everyone
• resign: To leave a job because you want to
• paranoia: Disorder in which you fear people want to harm you
• deploy: To put into position (often a military operation)
• great: Very good; better than before
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• area: Amount of measured space
• espionage: Act of spying
• university: High-level educational institution; college
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
• clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• rhetorical: Of public speaking or writing techniques
• deputy: Assistant to a leader who acts on his, her behalf
• affirm: To state, strengthen or support a belief you have
• treason: Crime of trying to overthrow your own government
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• potency: Quality or state of being potent; capability
• bob: To move up and down repeatedly
• forceful: Using strong or effective means or expression
• reconsider: To think whether to change an earlier decision
• broadband: Computer connection allowing fast internet access