Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• in terms of
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• at the moment: At this time; now
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• stop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
• by dint of: By means of or because of something.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• from the hip: Without careful thought; spontaneously or impulsively.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
• read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
• on the back of: As a result of or following something.
• in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• come on to: To make a sexual advance towards someone.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
• in labour: Experiencing the process of giving birth.
• have a go: To attempt or try something.
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• put under: To administer an anaesthetic to someone.
• bow to: To bend the head or body as a sign of respect or greeting.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• deal with
• anything other than: Except for; not including
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• furious about: Extremely angry about something.
• hate on: To criticize or express dislike for something, often unfairly or excessively.
• between the lines: To understand the hidden meaning or intention in something.
• in due course: At the appropriate time; eventually.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• made public: To reveal or announce something to everyone.
• flesh out: To make fuller by adding details to
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• have to: Must do
• hear things: To imagine hearing sounds or voices that are not real.
• go on: To continue doing something
• in another way: Using a different method or approach.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
• throw in the towel: To admit defeat or give up.
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• by extension: Using a word or phrase in a wider context than is usual, typically to include situations that are similar to the one that the word or phrase was originally used for.
• for all that: Despite that; even though.
• fun and games: Enjoyable activities; sometimes used ironically for trouble.
• on the point of: About to do something very soon.
• going on: To continue doing something
• down the track: At some point in the future.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• intriguing: Interesting; arousing your curiosity or wonder
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• keen: Being eager or excited for something to happen
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
• response: Something said/written as an answer to something
• contact: Touching or feeling something
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• phase: Different stages of the moon from new to full
• racism: Belief that people of other races are bad/inferior
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• division: How many times a number is contained in another
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• migration: Process of moving to live in another place
• part: Division of a book
• interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• tweet: Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• ceremonial: Occurring, worn as part of a ceremony
• online: Connected to the internet
• civilisation: A highly developed society
• defence: The process of protecting something from attack
• paddy: Field in which rice is grown
• newscast: Broadcast of news or commentary on the news
• tory: British conservative politician