Vocabulary

• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• have to: Must do
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• at least: As a minimum
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• look after: To take care of someone or something
• picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
• got to: To arrive at some place
• check out
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• work out
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in the money: To have gained or to possess a lot of money; profitable.
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• bring back: To cause to remember
• merge with: To combine or blend together into a single entity.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• plan out: To think about and decide on the details of something you want to do in the future.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in times: During periods or moments of.
• knock off: To make a copy of something often illegally
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• blend in: To look or behave like the surrounding people so you are not easily noticed.
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
• desire: To wish for, hope or want something
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• address: Exact street location of a place
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
• outbreak: Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• void: Empty feeling because nothing interests you
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
• illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• terrible: Very bad; horrible
• attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• thrust: To move (e.g. a knife) forcefully towards someone
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• reconcile: To balance the accounts
• greatness: Property of outstanding importance or eminence
• violate: To abuse, damage or disrespect
• assure: To confirm; state with certainty something is so
• successful: Having the desired effect or result
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• ceramic: Made from clay and hardened in a very hot oven
• ludicrous: Very foolish; ridiculous
• knock: Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
• barn: Building on a farm where animals or crops are kept
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• drape: To cover or hang with cloth in graceful folds
• dead: Not alive
• tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
• put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
• breakup: End of a relationship often due to troubles
• technician: Person whose job is to maintain, repair machinery
• ballroom: Large room used mainly for dancing
• smug: Feeling too pleased about something you have done
• destabilize: To make unstable or unpredictable
• downgrade: To rate lower; to lower in value or esteem
• chit: Old use girl who is disrespectful to her elders
• peacefully: In a calm and quiet manner; without using force