Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• have to: Must do
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at least: As a minimum
• in charge: To be responsible for
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• fly in the face of: To openly contradict or oppose something established.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• for a laugh: Done to amuse or entertain, not seriously.
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• vast: Being very large in size or amount
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
• military: Army or armed forces
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• grip: To hold someone's interest
• charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
• pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• consolidation: Act of combining into an integral whole
• minority: Group that is smaller and different from the rest
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• internal: Being or happening in the body
• ideology: Ideas or beliefs which form theory and policy
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• operation: Business or company, or its activities
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• cease: To come or bring to an end; stop continuing
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• prediction: A statement of what will happen next
• central: Being in the middle
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• nominee: One put forward or suggested for an award/position
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
• rift: Opening made by splitting; a major disagreement
• repression: Psych act of restricting or holding back emotions
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• navy: Very dark shade of blue
• commentator: Professional who discusses a particular subject
• unsure: Lacking confidence or certainty
• dna: Chemical in living cells with genetic information