Vocabulary

• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• without prejudice: Without detriment to a legal claim or right; not affecting a position.
• have to: Must do
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• in store: About to happen in the future
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• at least: As a minimum
• on offer: Available at a reduced price or with special terms.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• regardless of
• check out
• diabetes: Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• dementia: Illness characterized by loss of memory
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
• military: Army or armed forces
• authority: The power to give orders to people
• response: Something said/written as an answer to something
• judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
• benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
• pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
• insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• serve: To act in a particular position or office
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• dismiss: To consider that something is at an end
• attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• bid: To propose an amount you want to pay for something
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• govern: To officially control land and make policies
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• maternity: For or relating to the time of having a baby
• prosecution: Lawyers acting to prove a defendant guilty
• prosecutor: Lawyer who tries to prove a person's guilt
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
• show: To be easily seen or displayed
• law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
• pentagon: A five-sided shape
• call: A order or request for action
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
• interim: Acting or being used for a limited period of time
• hispanic: Connected with Spanish-speaking culture
• yam: Tropical climbing plant with edible tubers (roots)
• democratically: In a democratic manner; based on democratic ideas
• pollster: Person who conducts opinion polls
• unlawfully: Not in accordance with the law; illegally
• animus: Hostile feeling toward someone