Vocabulary

• round the clock: All day and all night; continuously.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• set about: To begin or start to do something
• at the helm: In a position of control or leadership.
• cast a vote: To officially record a vote.
• at least: As a minimum
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• one step away: Very close to achieving something.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• on time
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• have to: Must do
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
• call: A order or request for action
• year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
• vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
• presidential: Concerning the president
• black: To fill in something to make it a very dark color