Vocabulary

• from the outset: From the beginning of a process or event.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• accede to: To agree to a demand, request, or treaty.
• plea deal: An agreement in a criminal case between the prosecutor and defendant whereby the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a particular charge in return for some concession from the prosecutor.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• file with: Submit important papers or documents to an official organization.
• speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• read through: To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• got to: To arrive at some place
• get to the bottom of: To find the true cause or explanation of something.
• cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
• extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
• context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
• reveal: To show something that was hidden before
• consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
• decline: To bend towards the ground
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
• reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• refer: To talk about or write about something
• seek: To ask someone for help
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• apparent: Easy to see or clearly understand
• formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
• feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
• document: Official (printed) record that gives information
• informal: Casual; relaxed
• bottom: The part of your body you sit on
• defense: Argument in support of something
• detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• resignation: Reluctant acceptance when a thing can't be avoided
• hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
• lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
• understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
• offender: Person who breaks a law or other rule
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• reply: Answer to someone's question
• penis: Male organ for copulation and urination
• fallout: Radioactive particles after a nuclear explosion
• counsel: To listen and give expert advice to someone
• involvement: Act or process of joining in a particular activity
• friendship: Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
• outset: Beginning or start of something
• spokesperson: Advocate who represents another’s policy/purpose
• masturbation: Stimulation of the genitals for sexual pleasure
• lawyer: Professional who helps people with the law
• passport: Official book of identification allowing travel
• unlawful: Not conforming to legality