Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• such as: For example; like
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• go along with: To agree to do something
• first shot: The first attempt at doing something.
• at play here: Having an influence or effect in a particular situation.
• for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
• request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
• deal with
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• exclude from: To prevent somebody/something from entering a place or taking part in something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• clamp down on: To take strict measures to control or limit something.
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
• opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
• shoot down: To make plane fall from sky by shooting rockets
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• check out
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• alternative: Something different you can choose
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
• instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
• portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
• theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• organ: Part of a person's body with a particular function
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• project: To predict what will happen in the future
• altitude: Height of something above sea level
• satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
• defense: Argument in support of something
• verdict: Jury or judges finding or decision as to guilt
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• retaliation: Revenge for something harmful or wrong
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• campus: Grounds of an institution, e.g. a university
• terminal: End part of some structure or concept
• violate: To abuse, damage or disrespect
• reform: To re-shape something to a better condition
• podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
• medication: Substance to relieve pain or cure sickness
• shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• union: Act of joining two or more things into one
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• convict: Person in prison
• intercept: To stop or catch something while it is moving
• jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
• grapple: To engage in close hand-to-hand combat
• coercion: Forcing people to do things by threats or the law
• cover: To record a different version of another song
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• travel: To go to a place that is far away
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• beacon: Something providing guidance or hope to people
• fallout: Radioactive particles after a nuclear explosion
• jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
• ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
• prosecutor: Lawyer who tries to prove a person's guilt
• dead: Not alive
• presidential: Concerning the president
• dome: Rounded roof or ceiling shaped like half a ball
• erupt: To begin doing something or happen suddenly
• partial: Giving better treatment to one person than another
• wake: To cause to become more energetic or attentive
• call: A order or request for action
• operational: Being in working condition and ready to be used
• acquit: To perform or behave well, badly
• musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
• mast: Tall upright post supporting the sails of a boat
• intercontinental: Between or among continents
• coca: Type of South American plant used to make cocaine