Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• black sheep: A person who is different from the rest of their family or group and who is considered a disgrace.
• do your best: To try as hard as you can; put in maximum effort.
• without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
• get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• get up in: To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• blue collar: Relating to manual work or workers, especially in industry.
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
• get up to: To do something slightly naughty
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• in charge: To be responsible for
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• get excited: To become enthusiastic or eager.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• make up: To invent or create a story
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• make a move: To take action; to initiate something.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
• in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
• once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
• articulate: To express something clearly using language
• apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
• tend: To move or act in a certain manner
• treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• burden: To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon
• calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
• quality: Feature associated with someone or something
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
• journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
• perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
• cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
• pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• respect: To follow the established rules
• guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
• architect: Person who designs and advises on buildings
• goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
• normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• public: Owned by the government
• eloquent: Able to speak expressively or convincingly
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• spur: To make your horse go faster
• quit: To leave a job
• person: Man, woman or child
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
• hockey: Sport played on a field with sticks and a ball
• understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
• fiscal: Concerning government spending and taxing
• adversary: Opponent who want to fight you for some reason
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• renew: To make something stronger, fresher, or like new
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting
• hyperactive: Overexcited or too active
• lawyer: Professional who helps people with the law