Vocabulary

• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• the leading cause: The most significant or primary reason for something.
• to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
• by the numbers: In a methodical, step-by-step manner; according to a strict procedure.
• drive in: To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
• sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
• opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
• dump: To end a romantic relationship
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
• standard: Official unit of measuring something
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• soil: Conditions in which something develops
• correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
• damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
• favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
• plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
• explanation: Details or reasons given to make something clear
• century: Period of 100 years
• illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• point: An item to be discussed
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• reptile: Animals such as snakes, lizards
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• land: Region or country
• fence: Wood, metal structure enclosing an area, land
• pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
• anthem: Special song that represents a nation or group
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• upside: Above, over
• meme: Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
• tax: To require a lot of physical or mental effort
• anymore: No longer; no more
• national: Concerning a nation as a whole
• incorrect: Being wrong or inaccurate
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting
• clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
• picket: To petition or complain, often outside a company
• megaphone: Conical device held to mouth to make voice louder
• zoo: Place in a town where wild animals are shown
• hallelujah: Shout or song of praise to God