Vocabulary

• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• send in: To mail or email an application, etc. somewhere
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• above the law: Exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
• sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
• stake: Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• grand: A counter for 1000 of something
• route: Way to get from one place to another place; path
• responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
• twist: To turn something in a circular direction
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• point: An item to be discussed
• declaration: Stating the cost of things purchased overseas
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
• liberty: Doing as one wants without asking
• fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
• lung: One of the two organs we use to breathe
• independence: Having the freedom to make your own decisions
• statue: Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
• link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
• weak: Not having a strong character
• anthem: Special song that represents a nation or group
• picture: General situation or state of being
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• live: To be alive
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• canyon: Deep rock valley usually with flowing water
• citizenship: Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
• militia: Local armed forces to assist the police
• emerald: Green-colored gemstone
• banner: Cloth upon which is written a message
• dune: Hill made of sand that is formed by the wind
• aide: Person assisting a person of higher rank
• eagle: Very large, strong bird that hunts small animals