Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• a shred of: A very small amount of something.
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• tear down: To demolish or destroy a building or structure.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
• deal with
• going on: To continue doing something
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• up a tree: In a difficult or troublesome situation.
• order out: To arrange food delivery from a restaurant to eat at home.
• out of order: Not in proper working condition; broken.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
• stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• divide up: To separate something into parts and share it between people.
• in one year: Within a period of twelve months.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• find out about: To look for information to learn about it
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
• lead up to: To prepare the way for; to serve as an introduction to.
• get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
• multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• strike: To hit something
• consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
• permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
• direction: When someone tells people what to do
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• analyze: To study carefully to find out the meaning of
• investigate: To try to find out facts; to carry out research
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• trace: To make an outline to determine a shape
• tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
• authoritarian: Person expecting complete obedience
• defect: Fault in someone or something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• staff: Employees of a company
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• consultant: Expert who gives (paid) advice
• violate: To abuse, damage or disrespect
• forecast: Prediction of some future thing, e.g. the weather
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• oval: Being egg-shaped
• righteous: Regarding what you think is right
• answer: To reply to a question someone asks
• bark: To make the loud sound of a dog (when angry)
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• skyrocket: (Prices or things) to increase suddenly
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
• healthcare: Nursing care to prevent illness or recover from it
• bravery: Quality allowing someone to do courageous things
• prowess: Great ability or skill, e.g. in sports
• breakup: End of a relationship often due to troubles
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting
• outspoken: Saying (too) clearly what you think
• popcorn: Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
• fascist: Person advocate an authoritarian government
• profess: To claim to do or be a thing when others doubt it
• shutdown: Termination of operations
• deflection: Action of making move in a different direction