Vocabulary

• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• at least: As a minimum
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• to the fullest: To the greatest extent possible; completely and without reservation.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• have to: Must do
• in terms of
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• on record: Formally and publicly stated
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• sit down: To take a seat
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• going on: To continue doing something
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• crack down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
• at length: In detail; fully
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• pour into: To transfer a liquid or substance into a container.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• in charge: To be responsible for
• on course: Likely to achieve a desired outcome after a period of difficulty.
• in other news: Used to introduce a different or additional news topic.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• in record time: Faster than has ever been done before.
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• set on: To attack
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• one too many: More than is acceptable or advisable; excessive.
• stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• update on: To provide the latest information about something.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
• feel the need: To have a strong desire or urge to do something.
• deal with
• allow for: To take into consideration
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• as it stands: In the present condition or situation.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• by half: Indicates something is at 50% or to a large but incomplete extent.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• direct to: To show or tell someone how to get to a place.
• next to: Being located along side another
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• followed up: To check information or facts later
• on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
• experienced in: Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
• on a promise: Relying on someone's assurance or commitment.
• border on: To be very similar to; come very close to
• read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• take down: To capture physically
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• regardless of
• like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• talk the talk: To make claims or boast about one's abilities or intentions.
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• engage: To start to fight with an enemy
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
• previous: Existing or happening before the present time
• frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
• admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• aid: To help others and provide things
• budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• drone: A remote controlled flying device
• ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• sanctuary: Place to find rest and relaxation
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• hurricane: Very severe storm usually occurs near the ocean
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• staff: Employees of a company
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• aluminum: Very light silvery-white metal used to make cans
• great: Very good; better than before
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• alien: Foreigner; a person not from this place
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• aggravate: To make a negative situation even worse
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• rape: To force someone to have sex against their will
• clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
• list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• deportation: Act of expelling a person from their native land
• boulder: Big rock, usually round in shape
• briefing: To give information and instructions in a meeting
• congressional: Concerning the US congress
• visa: Authorization to enter a foreign country
• homeland: Country where you were born
• auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels