Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• stir up: To cause trouble; incite unrest.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• have to: Must do
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• in rank: Arranged in a line or specific order according to status or position.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• pretty clearly: In a manner that is very obvious or easy to understand.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• below the belt: An unfair or unethical attack, remark, or action.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• mess around: To cheat on your partner with another lover
• know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
• concern about: To worry about something.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• urge: A strong desire for something
• attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• dumb: Senseless; stupid
• encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
• brief: Information and instructions given for a meeting
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• ashamed: Feeling of shame or guilt
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• admission: Act of allowing someone to enter
• grand: A counter for 1000 of something
• chest: Strong, lidded container for storing things
• apparatus: Tools or instruments used for a specific activity
• react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
• command: To be able to see far from a certain location
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• amendment: A change, addition, or improvement to something
• shitty: Very bad
• captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• bait: Piece of food used to catch or trap an animal
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• administrative: Concerning managing an organization
• jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
• nominee: One put forward or suggested for an award/position
• understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
• jurisdiction: Specific area of legal authority
• enlist: To obtain support from someone
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
• want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
• tweet: Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
• prosecution: Lawyers acting to prove a defendant guilty
• oversight: A mistake; something you forget to do
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• pentagon: A five-sided shape
• tack: Small, sharp nail, usually with a wide, flat head
• overt: Obvious; easily seen or noticed; explicit
• censure: Expression of (official) dislike or criticism
• thump: Sound produced by a heavy blow; the blow
• sedition: Speech or actions intended to incite rebellion