Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in terms of
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• stand down: To end a state of readiness, e.g. for war
• have to: Must do
• going on: To continue doing something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• at least: As a minimum
• for instance: As an example.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• got to: To arrive at some place
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• figure for: To calculate or estimate something, especially costs or amounts.
• next to: Being located along side another
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• in the picture: Aware of what is happening; informed.
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
• for too long: For an excessively extended period.
• tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
• trickle down: To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
• on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• set up
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• marry up: To combine or match things in a way that creates a good fit or correspondence.
• in focus: State in which you see something sharp and clearly
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• go on: To continue doing something
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• amounted to: To have reached a total of; to be equal to.
• in plenty: In large amount; more than enough.
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• aside from
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
• step into: To enter a place or situation.
• at pains: Making a great effort to do something carefully or thoroughly.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• over and above: In addition to; more than what is expected or required.
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• go through with: To complete a promise or plan that is difficult
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• make up: To invent or create a story
• other places: Different locations or areas
• lead to: To result in some action
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• on the grid: Connected to the main utility network, especially power.
• stand by: To keep to an agreement
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• constantly: Frequently, or without pause
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• articulate: To express something clearly using language
• scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
• trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• indulge: To let someone else have or do what they want
• strike: To hit something
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• huge: Very very large
• cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
• folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
• result: Something produced through tests or experiments
• couple: To join something to something else
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• grid: Electrical network supplying electricity to area
• waste: To kill or severely harm someone
• notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• restore: To return a thing to its original condition
• rally: Public meeting to support or oppose something
• liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
• referendum: Public vote on an issue
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• contest: Struggle or competition between rivals
• speech: A formal talk to an audience
• great: Very good; better than before
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• mayor: Head of a town or city government
• geography: Study of the earth and its natural features
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• defiance: Unashamed opposition or refusal to abide by rules
• constituency: Group of voters in a specific area
• newscast: Broadcast of news or commentary on the news