Vocabulary

• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• going on: To continue doing something
• shoot down: To make plane fall from sky by shooting rockets
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• at least: As a minimum
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• in terms of
• got to: To arrive at some place
• have to: Must do
• join in
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• at the moment: At this time; now
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
• from the outset: From the beginning of a process or event.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• on the panel: Being a member of a committee or group.
• in fairness: Used to indicate honesty or justice in judgment.
• round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• on balance
• look back: To think about past events
• stand back: To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
• at the hands of: By the agency or through the actions of.
• within reach: Close enough to be grabbed or used.
• in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• make up: To invent or create a story
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
• innocent: Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• reckless: Being dangerous and not caring about the results
• proactive: Acting to head off anticipated future problems
• drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• grand: A counter for 1000 of something
• clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
• hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• source: Piece of information; a person giving information
• enemy: Something that stops you doing what you want
• activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
• apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
• illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• point: An item to be discussed
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• theft: Act of stealing
• decisive: Able to make choices quickly and confidently
• defensive: Protecting something, yourself from attack
• underway: Happening now
• justification: Reason or fact that explains why something is true
• disrespect: Lack of respect
• auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
• refuel: To put more fuel into a vehicle, etc.
• ayatollah: Important religious or political leader in Iran