Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• in motion: Moving; not stationary.
• in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
• chip away: To gradually make something weaker or smaller.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• tie to: To connect or link something to something else.
• side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
• ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
• exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
• executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
• encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• consensus: A decision that is shared by most of a group
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• interpretation: Explanation of the meaning of something
• challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
• apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
• declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
• subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
• assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
• agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
• anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• sentiment: Feeling or attitude you have about something
• constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
• illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
• immigrant: Person moving to another country to live there
• enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• ripple: Small gentle low wave on the surface of water, etc.
• urgent: Very important and needing immediate attention
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
• dismantle: To take something apart in an organized way
• behalf: As a representative of someone or a group.
• allegiance: Loyalty
• flurry: Sudden rush of activity
• blatantly: Very obviously; without any shame
• lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
• understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• constitutional: Regarding laws that govern a nation and its people
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• reshape: To form something into a new shape
• journalism: Profession of writing or reporting news
• electorate: Group of people who may vote in an election
• thereof: Concerning that or it
• visa: Authorization to enter a foreign country
• crusade: Vigorous focused activity for a worthy cause
• enslave: To make someone live like a slave
• foundational: Being the base or important starting point
• unconstitutional: Not consistent with or according to a constitution
• eraser: Piece of rubber to rub out a mistake in writing
• birthright: Privilege or property you have from birth