Vocabulary

• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• have to: Must do
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at least: As a minimum
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• in the cards: Likely or expected to happen in the future.
• take down: To capture physically
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• negotiate with: To discuss something formally in order to make an agreement.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• such as: For example; like
• strike down: To officially rule that a law or decision is not valid or legal.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• work over: To physically attack or beat someone severely.
• set up
• wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
• alternative: Something different you can choose
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• strike: To hit something
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• current: Electricity flowing through wires
• separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
• domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
• implement: To start to do something you plan to do
• conduct: Your behavior
• affect: To cause a change in something else
• authority: The power to give orders to people
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• excess: Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• prospect: Opportunity or chance for success
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• direction: When someone tells people what to do
• section: A part of a whole
• contact: Touching or feeling something
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• account: An advantage
• ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
• deficit: Amount less than what is needed or required
• explicit: Definite; clearly stated; specific
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• durable: Able to stay in good condition for a long time
• nuance: Small, not obvious difference in meaning, etc.
• straw: Dry yellow stems of crops such as wheat
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• tariff: List of fixed prices at hotel
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• compliance: Act of obeying a law, etc.
• enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
• fully: Completely or entirely
• point: An item to be discussed
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• quota: Specific number you must make or are allowed
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• sue: Person's name
• unfair: not treating people in an equal way, or not morally right
• tack: Small, sharp nail, usually with a wide, flat head