Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• at least: As a minimum
• contrast with: To be strikingly different from something else.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• for instance: As an example.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• cast off: To release the ropes holding a boat in place, allowing it to begin its journey.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• for my money: In my opinion; according to my judgment.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• save up: To gradually collect money by saving.
• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• by leaps and bounds: Very quickly and significantly, showing rapid progress.
• to an extent: Partly or in some degree.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• set up
• on steroids: Greatly enhanced or intensified; more powerful or effective than usual.
• overwhelming majority: A very large majority; a majority that is so large as to be almost unanimous.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• in terms of
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• hell yeah: An enthusiastic expression of agreement or approval.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• paid work: Employment for which one receives payment; a job.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• drill down: To examine something in detail; to analyze deeply.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• look down on: To show you think others are not as good as you
• in places: In some locations but not others
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• labor union: An organized association of workers, often in a trade or profession, formed to protect and further their rights and interests.
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• theme music: A recurring piece of music associated with a particular film, television program, or event.
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• phrase: Common expression or saying
• decent: Being fairly good; acceptable
• critical: Making a negative judgment of something
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
• consumption: The act of buying and using products
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• ordinary: Normal or usual
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• cast: People who appear in a play or movie
• ethic: Set of moral principles; rules of behavior
• spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
• labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
• vision: Ability to see; eyesight
• contempt: Extreme lack of respect; strong disapproval
• pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
• reap: To harvest or to cut and collect crops
• wage: Money paid to a worker for the hours they worked
• ideology: Ideas or beliefs which form theory and policy
• revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• ethical: Morally right; following principles of goodness
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• century: Period of 100 years
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• welfare: Program to help poor/unemployed people with money
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
• great: Very good; better than before
• tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
• entitle: To make you eligible to hold a title
• salvation: Being sent to heaven by believing in God
• protestant: Person believing in Protestantism