Vocabulary

• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• at least: As a minimum
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• to a degree: Partially; somewhat.
• in a manner: In a specific way or style.
• fall under: To be included in or classified as part of a specific category or jurisdiction.
• get at: To criticize someone, often personally
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in accordance with: In agreement with; following
• dunk on: To score by forcibly putting the ball into the basket.
• regardless of
• think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• on to: Toward something; forward
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• for instance: As an example.
• look back: To think about past events
• for no good reason: Without any clear or valid reason; unjustified.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• all bets are off: Used to say that no plans or predictions can be relied upon.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
• see it through: To continue until the end of a difficult or important task, project, or situation.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• critical to: Extremely important or essential.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
• hanging out: To spend time with your friends
• go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• on the brain: To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
• perceptions of: Ideas, beliefs, or images you have as a result of how you see or understand something.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• nuts and bolts: The basic practical details.
• break even: To neither make a profit nor a loss
• in terms of
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• point up: To emphasize or draw attention to something.
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• go on: To continue doing something
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• under the radar: Without being noticed; avoiding attention.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• at this point in time: At the current or specific moment under consideration.
• point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
• out of power: Not currently holding a position of authority or government.
• sit down: To take a seat
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• draw up: To create a formal document
• know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• deal with
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
• material: Cloth; fabric
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
• narrative: The telling of a story
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• fraud: Use of dishonest ways to take something valuable
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• authority: The power to give orders to people
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• anticipate: To expect or look ahead to something positively
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
• deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• resistance: Force that stops or slows movement of something
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• meaningful: Having importance; showing someone's intention
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• subtly: In a way that is delicate or slight, but effective
• relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
• emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
• cement: Building material made from gray powder, water
• authoritarian: Person expecting complete obedience
• revolutionary: Marking a significant change in something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• act: To behave in a certain way
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• competence: Ability to do in a fully satisfactory way
• bureaucratic: Characterized by too many rules or officials
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• doge: Formerly the chief magistrate in Venice and Genoa