Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in terms of
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• such as: For example; like
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• carry out
• at least: As a minimum
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• to the effect: Expressed in a way conveying the general meaning or intention.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
• worth mentioning: Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• deal with
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• post up: In basketball, to position oneself in the low post area near the basket.
• to the core: Completely; fundamentally; in every aspect.
• a shred of: A very small amount of something.
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• pro bono: Denoting work undertaken without charge, especially legal work for a client with a low income.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
• determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
• separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
• advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
• lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
• conduct: Your behavior
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• accountability: Responsibility to someone or for some activity
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• panel: Group who answer questions or give opinions
• humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
• institution: Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
• role: Character played by an actor
• prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
• internal: Being or happening in the body
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• investigation: Search for information about something
• arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• retaliation: Revenge for something harmful or wrong
• staff: Employees of a company
• point: An item to be discussed
• probe: To carefully examine an issue by asking questions
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• suspend: To hang something or someone from something
• harassment: Continually bothering someone in an unfair way
• impeccable: That cannot be faulted/criticized; without flaws
• transparency: Quality of being open to see/to public criticism
• rape: To force someone to have sex against their will
• allegation: Accusation against someone (often in court)
• bureau: Administrative unit of government
• allege: To state without proof
• deputy: Assistant to a leader who acts on his, her behalf
• internally: On or from the inside
• consensual: (E.g. of sex) being agreed to by those concerned
• suspension: Liquid in which fine particles are suspended
• prosecutor: Lawyer who tries to prove a person's guilt
• judicial: Concerning the orders and laws of a court
• misconduct: Bad or inappropriate behavior
• workplace: Place where work is done
• ad: Public notice or advertisement
• aide: Person assisting a person of higher rank
• impunity: Freedom from punishment or consequences of action
• solicitor: Type of lawyer who does not speak in court