Vocabulary

• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• lead to: To result in some action
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• in light of: Because of; considering
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• in terms of
• deal with
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
• at least: As a minimum
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• carry out
• blue collar: Relating to manual work or workers, especially in industry.
• stark contrast: A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• hand off: To transfer responsibility or control to someone else.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• holding out hope: To continue to hope that something will happen, even if it seems unlikely.
• read for: To read aloud on behalf of someone else.
• in regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• by day: During the daytime; not at night.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• cap on: An upper limit or restriction on something, such as spending or quantity.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• such as: For example; like
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• at this moment in time: Referring to the present moment or current time.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• in agreement: Sharing the same opinion or feeling.
• request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• engage: To start to fight with an enemy
• effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
• executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
• strength: Condition of being strong
• previous: Existing or happening before the present time
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• substantial: (Of a meal) able to satisfy your hunger; filling
• result: Something produced through tests or experiments
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• respect: To follow the established rules
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• interior: Part of country that is far from the border, coast
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• ongoing: Continuing to exist or be in progress
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• public: Owned by the government
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• alien: Foreigner; a person not from this place
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• leak: Act of (gas, liquid) escaping through a small hole
• diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
• vet: Short for 'veterinarian' or 'veterinary surgeon'
• jasmine: Plant producing flowers and a sweet smell