Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• going on: To continue doing something
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• close down: To shut an operation, company, shop
• deal with
• cross out: To put a line through writing to show it is wrong
• write in: To add text to a document or form.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• punch in: To record the time of arrival at work on a time clock.
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• of counsel: A lawyer who advises a firm but is not a partner.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• call in: To ask others for help when in need
• once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
• get to the bottom of: To find the true cause or explanation of something.
• deal out: To distribute something, especially playing cards or portions of something.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
• eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
• barely: Only just; just possible
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• express: To send something by fast mail
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• vaccine: Shot using weak disease cells to stop same disease
• disgusting: Having a very bad taste
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
• appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• equally: In an equal, even, or identical manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• committee: Group of people who do or decide something
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
• scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
• acid: Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
• mad: Very angry
• threaten: To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
• point: An item to be discussed
• resign: To leave a job because you want to
• ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
• celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• person: Man, woman or child
• business: A company formed for making profit
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• hockey: Sport played on a field with sticks and a ball
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• moist: Being a little bit wet, often in a pleasing way
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• chuck: To throw carelessly or casually
• penis: Male organ for copulation and urination
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• jerky: Lacking steadiness or smoothness
• potter: To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
• deployment: Distribution of forces before battle or work
• nanny: Woman paid to take care of the children of others
• bunny: Rabbits
• broadband: Computer connection allowing fast internet access
• emphatically: (Said) strongly to highlight thing's importance
• ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
• halftime: Rest time between two periods of a game