Vocabulary

• with all due respect: A polite phrase used to express disagreement or criticism.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• at least: As a minimum
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• have to: Must do
• across the pond: Referring to the Atlantic Ocean, especially when contrasting the UK and the US.
• in hot water: In trouble; in a difficult situation.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
• turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
• in terms of
• tone in: To adjust or harmonize one’s tone to match others.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• major general: A high-ranking officer in the army, above a brigadier general and below a lieutenant general.
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• as per: According to; in accordance with.
• thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
• plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
• for instance: As an example.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• steer clear of: To avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant, dangerous, or likely to cause problems.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• touch down: (Of plane) to land on the ground
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
• compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• evolve: To develop certain features
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• elite: The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
• hypothetical: Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
• previous: Existing or happening before the present time
• sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
• comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
• pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• definition: Explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• similar: Nearly the same; alike
• irrelevant: Not important; not related to the topic
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• prestigious: Respected as being important and with high status
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• due: When something is required or expected
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• respect: To follow the established rules
• outright: In a complete manner; totally
• role: Character played by an actor
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• distinction: Special quality that makes something different
• discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• century: Period of 100 years
• confusion: Not knowing what to do; state of disorder
• procedure: A medical operation
• mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
• attend: To take care of someone in need
• parliamentary: Related to, or suitable for, a parliament
• datum: Item of factual information
• denote: To represent or have a meaning of something
• lawyer: Professional who helps people with the law
• solicitor: Type of lawyer who does not speak in court
• understate: To describe as smaller/less important than reality