Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• pretty clearly: In a manner that is very obvious or easy to understand.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• take down: To capture physically
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
• accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
• convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
• frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• pursuit: Act of following someone to catch them
• journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
• valuable: Being useful or important
• judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• conspiracy: Plan made in secret to do something illegal
• possession: State of being under the control of evil spirits
• persuade: To try to make someone to do, believe something
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• respond: To answer something or someone
• hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• approval: Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
• recess: An area that is set back in a room or building
• scandal: Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
• fantasy: Something imagined and very different from reality
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• block: Solid piece of material used for building
• intrigue: To make someone interested or curious
• amplify: To increase the effect of something
• scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• point: An item to be discussed
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
• jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• whine: To complain in an annoying crying voice
• chuckle: To laugh quietly, as when amused
• cripple: To hurt and make useless
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
• hoax: Act intended to deceive or trick
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
• story: One of many floors or levels in a building
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• opera: A type of play that is sung with classical music
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting
• underwater: (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
• inhuman: Without compassion/human feeling; cruel; barbaric
• whoo: Sound people make when they are surprised
• mag: Shortened form of 'magazine' (publication)
• beltway: Highway encircling an urban area