Vocabulary

• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
• deal with
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
• obsession: Irrational motive for performing certain actions
• material: Cloth; fabric
• pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
• spot: A certain place or area
• curious: Wanting to know more about something
• awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
• admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
• vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
• sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• crowd: To force too many things, people into
• arguably: Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
• conspiracy: Plan made in secret to do something illegal
• mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
• pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• doom: Certain of the failure or destruction of
• obsess: To talk or think about someone, something too much
• hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• scroll: To move up and down a computer screen
• seize: To take a place with force, as by military action
• enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• autobiography: Book written by a person about his or her own life
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• fetal: Of a fetus or unborn baby
• raid: Sudden entry by police; surprise attack by army
• sack: To put something in a large bag
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• contest: Struggle or competition between rivals
• legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
• outrage: Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
• part: Division of a book
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• mob: A secret criminal organization
• fiercely: In an emotionally violent manner
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• lifelong: Continuing through life; lasting a long time
• wield: To exercise (authority or influence, for example)
• meet: To provide something that is necessary
• begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
• forget: To not remember something
• show: To be easily seen or displayed
• friendship: Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
• memoir: Written collection of memories someone has
• congressman: Member of the US House of Representatives
• mobilization: (Of army) act of getting ready for action