Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• news article: A written report in a newspaper or magazine, or on a website, presenting news or information.
• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• make some noise: To create a loud sound, often to show excitement or approval.
• complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
• cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
• get at: To criticize someone, often personally
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• first off: To begin with; firstly.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• in terms of
• at the moment: At this time; now
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• to an extent: Partly or in some degree.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• muddy the waters: To make a situation more confusing or unclear.
• demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• innocent: Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
• furious: Extremely angry
• journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• conspiracy: Plan made in secret to do something illegal
• declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
• supposedly: As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
• naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
• attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
• fake: Not real; made to look like something real
• scandal: Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• client: Person paying for professional services
• deceive: To make someone believe something that is not true
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• damage: Physical harm that is done to something
• jeopardy: When something may be harmed, damaged or lost
• own: To have something as your property
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• testimony: Public statement of personal religious experiences
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• prepare: To make something ready for use
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
• burn: To destroy with fire
• mount: To attach something to something else
• offender: Person who breaks a law or other rule
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• vigorously: With a lot of energy or strength
• list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
• presidency: Fact or period of time of being a president
• rag: Piece of old cloth, usually used for cleaning
• prosecution: Lawyers acting to prove a defendant guilty
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• sufficiently: To a degree great enough to do something
• endanger: To bring a person/thing into a dangerous situation
• await: To keep ready for future needs
• musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
• defamation: Law abusive attack on someone's reputation
• directive: An order from an authority
• delete: To remove or erase something