Vocabulary

• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• step into: To enter a place or situation.
• right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
• settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
• have to: Must do
• on that score: Regarding that particular point or aspect.
• step aside: To move to the side to allow someone to pass.
• in command: Having control or authority over something or someone.
• as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
• in the spotlight: Receiving a lot of public attention; at the center of attention.
• look back: To think about past events
• discipline: Instruction and practice to teach obedience
• typically: In a normal or usual way
• treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
• dread: To await with great fear
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• distract: To draw someone's attention away from something
• cardiovascular: Concerning the heart and vessels of the body
• admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
• rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
• association: Organization of people with the same interest
• mature: Behaving like an adult
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• assignment: Task you are given to do (as in the armed forces)
• complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
• ego: Opinion you have about yourself and your worth
• loyalty: Complete and sustained support for person, thing
• endurance: Quality of lasting or of being permanent
• colleague: Person you work or cooperate with
• analyze: To study carefully to find out the meaning of
• cherish: To care a lot about or love someone or something
• leave: To go away from; depart
• grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
• noble: Being admirable and honorable in character
• devote: To dedicate
• insist: To demand that someone do something
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• promotion: Act of advertising a product to people
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• alertness: State of being aware and able to respond quickly
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
• remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
• staff: Employees of a company
• public: Owned by the government
• chief: Leader of a race or group of people
• detach: To send away a military unit on a special mission
• mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
• chance: The way something happens without planning
• courteous: Polite; showing good manners and consideration
• judgment: Opinion that is made after careful consideration
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
• part: Division of a book
• service: Work that a person does to assist others
• choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
• enlist: To obtain support from someone
• spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• memoir: Written collection of memories someone has
• rundown: (Of building) old and in poor condition
• caliber: Degree or grade of excellence or worth
• steadiness: Constant resolve or determination
• understate: To describe as smaller/less important than reality
• heather: Purple flower that grows on moors