Vocabulary

• such as: For example; like
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
• throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• at least: As a minimum
• set off: To start a journey
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• band together: To unite or form a group for a particular purpose.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• set up
• power on: To activate or switch on a device or machine.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• strip of: A long, narrow piece of something.
• on credit: Purchasing something now but paying for it later.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• become popular: To start to be liked by many people.
• spring up: To appear or develop quickly and suddenly.
• agricultural products: Goods produced through agriculture, including crops and livestock.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• in ruins: Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• churn out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• vast: Being very large in size or amount
• native: Someone from or born in a specific country
• poverty: State of being poor
• advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• territory: Area of land defended by an animal
• continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
• neutral: Something with pH value of 7
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• military: Army or armed forces
• response: Something said/written as an answer to something
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• communist: Believer in communism
• alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
• construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
• flee: To leave somewhere urgently, to avoid danger
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• persecution: Act of treating badly due to race, religion etc.
• constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
• colony: Group (bees, etc.) that live in the same place
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
• seize: To take a place with force, as by military action
• canal: Channel cut through land for boats or ships
• coast: Land near the sea or ocean
• impose: To make someone to do or endure something
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• expense: Money you have to pay to do part of your job
• prevail: To be successful against enemy/problem
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• maritime: Concerning sailing, ships
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• union: Act of joining two or more things into one
• addition: Act of adding something; thing that is added
• land: Region or country
• revive: To return to life, good health, strength etc.
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
• soviet: Elected government council in a communist country
• segregation: Forced separation of people by race, color etc.
• embargo: Order from a government which prohibits something
• israel: Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
• vietnam: A communist state in Indochina on the South China Sea; achieved independence from France in
• blockade: To block or impede the movement of people, objects
• agrarian: Concerning farming or land