Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• to the good: An advantage or credit that one has.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• have to: Must do
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• sort out: To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
• fall short: To fail to reach a required or expected standard or goal.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• at issue: Being the subject currently under discussion or dispute.
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• as against: Compared with; in contrast to.
• without prejudice: Without detriment to a legal claim or right; not affecting a position.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• bring about: To cause to happen
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• not necessary: Not required; not needed.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• beyond the pale: Outside the bounds of acceptable behavior; outrageous.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• in the business of: Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
• of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• go away: To go on vacation
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• in terms of
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
• stamp of approval: Official endorsement or authorization; a sign that something is considered acceptable or of good quality.
• on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• primary purpose: The main or most important aim or reason for something.
• for or against: Expressing support or opposition to something.
• plug in
• think back: To recapture the past
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
• as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• shore up: To support to stop it bursting/being ruined
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• rise above: To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
• set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• at the outset: At the very beginning; from the start.
• public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
• reflect upon: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• neutral: Something with pH value of 7
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress