Vocabulary

• coming after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in the interim: During the intervening period of time.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• fight fire: To combat or extinguish a fire.
• as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• go on: To continue doing something
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• in the moment: At the present time; now.
• rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
• on to: Toward something; forward
• as of right: By lawful entitlement or established right.
• perceive: To notice or become aware of something
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• reward: To give something because of someone's good work
• prominent: Being important or well known
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• veteran: Person experienced through long service
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
• witness: To see the signing of an official document
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• outright: In a complete manner; totally
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
• document: Official (printed) record that gives information
• bottom: The part of your body you sit on
• creep: To move quietly so as not to be seen
• bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
• spectacle: Impressive performance, public event or show
• investigation: Search for information about something
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
• corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• probe: To carefully examine an issue by asking questions
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• troll: Ugly dwarf in fairy tales, e.g. with long hair
• foil: To cleverly prevent (plot/crime) from happening
• nominee: One put forward or suggested for an award/position
• repeatedly: (Said, done) many times; over and over
• lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
• onslaught: Violent attack; a sudden rush of something
• fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• contender: Athlete or team competing (and likely) to win
• come: To arrive at a place
• bark: To make the loud sound of a dog (when angry)
• nomination: Act of choosing someone for a certain position
• international: Of or relating to several countries
• strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
• deceit: Deliberately lying to someone to trick them
• witch: Woman believed to have magical powers
• feeble: Weak; not well in health; lacking power
• commentator: Professional who discusses a particular subject