Vocabulary

• in terms of
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• at least: As a minimum
• deal with
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• negotiate with: To discuss something formally in order to make an agreement.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• across the ditch: To travel between Australia and New Zealand.
• put it down: To place something on a surface.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• fill up
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• across the line: To behave beyond acceptable or permitted boundaries.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
• sound right: To seem correct or accurate.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
• tip of the iceberg: A small visible part of a much larger problem.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• to the effect: Expressed in a way conveying the general meaning or intention.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• aside from
• pop up: To appear suddenly.
• start on: To begin or start doing something.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• back then: At that time in the past.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• previous: Existing or happening before the present time
• comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• huge: Very very large
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
• dairy: Concerning or made from milk
• racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
• survey: Broad view or general description of something
• rhetoric: The study of public speaking or writing techniques
• ethnic: Of people who share the same culture, traditions
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• due: When something is required or expected
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• minority: Group that is smaller and different from the rest
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
• leave: To go away from; depart
• demographic: Group of people with similar characteristics
• escort: Person going with you for protection/help/company
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• coalition: Union of separate political parties
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• tsunami: Huge sea wave often caused by an earthquake
• workforce: The total number of working people
• opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
• graffiti: Writings and drawings on walls, often rude, funny
• negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• migration: Process of moving to live in another place
• mayor: Head of a town or city government
• contentious: Tending to create argument or division
• vocal: Expressing an opinion publicly in a loud way
• fumble: To search or reach for in an awkward manner
• triple: Group or set of three
• staffer: Person who works for the US President