Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in terms of
• from the top: From the beginning.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• at least: As a minimum
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• settle down: To become calm and relaxed after not being so
• in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
• check on: To check that things are OK, correct
• for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
• on edge: Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in concert: Together in cooperation or agreement.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• blot out: To completely hide or obscure something.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
• feed off: To eat a particular food, especially one that is only available in small quantities.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• across time: Throughout the duration of time; spanning different periods.
• by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
• order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• set up
• back then: At that time in the past.
• one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
• lead to: To result in some action
• almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
• out of power: Not currently holding a position of authority or government.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• hinge on: To depend entirely on something.
• tease out: To extract or obtain something with persistent effort, especially information.
• go past: To move beyond a particular place or point.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• going on: To continue doing something
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• do away with: To remove or take something away; to kill
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• as anything: Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• take revenge: To inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another.
• to the exclusion of: Including only one thing and leaving out others.
• in isolation: Separately from other people or things; alone.
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• hanging out: To spend time with your friends
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• lock on: To establish a tracking signal on a target, typically used in the context of missile guidance systems.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• lone wolf: A person who prefers to act alone, without the need for social interaction or support from others.
• kind of lost: Slightly confused or disoriented; not knowing exactly where one is or what to do.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• come down to: To become in the end a matter of
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• on short notice: With very little advance warning or time to prepare.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
• vast: Being very large in size or amount
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• immediately: Without any delay; straight away
• tend: To move or act in a certain manner
• spectrum: The wavelengths of colors from red to violet
• convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
• decline: To bend towards the ground
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• ideology: Ideas or beliefs which form theory and policy
• leave: To go away from; depart
• platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
• zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
• piece: A counter in a board game
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• racial: Of or relating to race
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• datum: Item of factual information
• ideological: In conformity with fixed ideas or beliefs
• turnout: Outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip
• lone: Being alone or the only one; single