Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• got to: To arrive at some place
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• commercial flight: A flight operated by an airline for public transport of passengers and cargo, typically on a scheduled basis.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• check out
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• in ruins: Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• blow over: (Of difficult situation) to become less or end
• off the field: Not participating in a game or activity; outside of the context of a game or competition.
• made public: To reveal or announce something to everyone.
• under the influence: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• denial of: The act of refusing to grant or allow something requested.
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• settle in: To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
• stick by
• feel sorry for: To experience sympathy or pity for someone.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• deal with
• look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
• look past: To ignore something, especially a fault, in order to help someone.
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• look up to: To respect or admire someone
• substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
• weather the storm: To survive a difficult situation or period without serious damage.
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• monkey business: Mischievous or deceitful behavior; trickery.
• long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
• going on: To continue doing something
• give it up: To stop trying to do something
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• in the manner: In the way or style of.
• go away: To go on vacation
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• jail time: A period of imprisonment in a jail or prison.
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• reveal: To show something that was hidden before
• intimate: (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• influence: To affect or change something indirectly
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
• backlash: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
• controversy: Strong public disagreement about something
• spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
• drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
• explicit: Definite; clearly stated; specific
• deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
• professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
• visual: Of or relating to vision
• entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
• gain: To increase in something, such as weight
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• portray: To play a character in theater or on film
• minor: Not so large in size; not important or valuable
• damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
• investigation: Search for information about something
• scandal: Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• public: Owned by the government
• resign: To leave a job because you want to
• outrage: Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• picture: General situation or state of being
• jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
• post: To send a letter or package using stamps
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
• pee: To urinate
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• presidential: Concerning the president
• face: To cover a surface with something like paint
• tabloid: Type of newspaper featuring exaggerated stories
• look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
• number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
• downfall: Sudden loss of status/reputation/money
• party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
• brown: Of the color of coffee or chocolate
• moss: Soft green plant which grows on trees and stones
• photograph: To take a picture with a camera
• wee: Scottish and Northern English small; short
• congressman: Member of the US House of Representatives
• hardy: Able to survive cold weather, hard times