Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at least: As a minimum
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• have to: Must do
• going on: To continue doing something
• in terms of
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• larger than life: Very exciting, impressive, or with personality beyond normal limits.
• deal with
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• extent to which: The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• at the moment: At this time; now
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• go on: To continue doing something
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• to an extent: Partly or in some degree.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• blue collar: Relating to manual work or workers, especially in industry.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• across the pond: Referring to the Atlantic Ocean, especially when contrasting the UK and the US.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• lead on: To encourage someone to believe something that is not true.
• in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
• in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
• interact with
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
• move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• to a degree: Partially; somewhat.
• left and right: In both the left and right directions.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• rely upon: To depend on someone or something; to trust or have confidence in.
• get about: To go out a lot; travel widely
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• in truth: In fact; actually; really
• compared with: In relation to
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• other places: Different locations or areas
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
• work out
• once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
• upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
• in short supply: Not available in sufficient quantity; scarce.
• consist of
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• rule out: To eliminate as a possibility; exclude.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• in bed with: Closely associated with someone, often secretly or unethically.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
• set up
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• paper over the cracks: To conceal problems or weaknesses instead of fixing them.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• for too long: For an excessively extended period.
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• at the bank: Located at or near a financial institution.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• tend: To move or act in a certain manner
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
• elite: The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
• necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
• extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
• fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
• failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
• stereotype: False categorization of people as all the same
• narrative: The telling of a story
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• virtually: In an almost complete or entire manner
• divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• provide: To make available; to supply for use
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• charisma: Special quality of a person that charms/attracts
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• division: How many times a number is contained in another
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• mayor: Head of a town or city government
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• electorate: Group of people who may vote in an election
• electoral: Concerning elections
• unhappy: Not feeling happy; sad or worried