pivot – n. to turn on or around a central point

angst – n. a strong feeling of being worried or nervous

scope – n. that area that is included or dealt

reconcile – v. to cause people or groups to become friendly again after an argument or disagreement

maritime – adj. relating to sailing on the sea or doing business by sea

assets – n. a valuable person or thing

incremental – adj. change that takes place in small amounts or steps

escalation – n. to become worse or more severe