Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at the moment: At this time; now
• have to: Must do
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• count out: To say numbers 10 to 1 to declare a boxer 'out'
• shy of: A little less than; just under a certain amount.
• out of bounds: Outside the designated playing area in a sport.
• next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
• move down: To physically shift to a lower position or location.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• a few moments: A short period of time
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• regardless of
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• nasty: Very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• count: To add things together to find the total number
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• coalition: Union of separate political parties
• spend: To use money to pay for something
• block: Solid piece of material used for building
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• extension: Addition to something, e.g. a house
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• chance: The way something happens without planning
• traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• tally: To count or reckon up; to score a point
• part: Division of a book
• establishment: Act, process of starting an organization or system
• bush: A wooden plant that is smaller than a tree
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
• expensive: Costing a lot of money
• incumbent: A person who holds a particular office or position
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• legislature: Official group with the authority to make laws
• run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
• litigation: Adjudication in a court; process of law
• fort: Group of military buildings with high walls
• runoff: A second election to find a winner
• jasmine: Plant producing flowers and a sweet smell
• latino: Person with a Spanish-speaking background
• disenfranchise: To deprive someone of their rights, e.g. to vote
• statewide: Occurring or extending throughout a state