Vocabulary

• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• rule of thumb: A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• courtesy of: Provided or permitted by (someone or something).
• trump up: To falsely accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• at least: As a minimum
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
• within reach: Close enough to be grabbed or used.
• in a vacuum: Existing or considered without relation to other things; isolated from outside influences.
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• in the bag: Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• neck and neck: So close in a race or competition that it's difficult to tell who is winning.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• stick together: To support each other; remain united.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• pull off: To manage to succeed
• in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
• for too long: For an excessively extended period.
• in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
• for sale: (object) that people can buy
• subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• inevitable: That must happen; certain to happen
• apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
• recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
• doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
• strike: To hit something
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• desire: To wish for, hope or want something
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
• vacuum: Space with absolutely no air in it
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
• leave: To go away from; depart
• platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
• constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
• courtesy: Polite and respectful behavior
• margin: Edge of an area
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• crystal: A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• part: Division of a book
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
• abortion: A medical operation to stop having a baby
• entitle: To make you eligible to hold a title
• extensively: Very much or often; to a large degree
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
• donation: Gift or money given to help support a cause
• understatement: Description undervaluing how important a thing is
• precinct: Administrative/electoral section of city/town
• battleground: Region where a battle was, or is being fought
• boon: Something very helpful which makes life easier
• pollster: Person who conducts opinion polls