Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at least: As a minimum
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in terms of
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• back then: At that time in the past.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• at the latest: No later than; by the specified deadline.
• down the line: At a later time; in the future.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• in favour of
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• quite possible: Reasonably likely; within the realm of possibility.
• with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
• denial of: The act of refusing to grant or allow something requested.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
• hinges on: Depends entirely on something.
• in view of: Considering; taking into account.
• taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• identity card: Card showing information to identify you
• long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• huge deal: Something very important or significant.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in the space of: Within a certain period of time.
• cold feet: To be nervous or scared before doing something important.
• speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
• pop up: To appear suddenly.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• for too long: For an excessively extended period.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• deal with
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• digital media: Electronic devices and media platforms used to create, distribute, and consume content.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• sign up to: To register for something, like a service or a course.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• alternative: Something different you can choose
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• tackle: To start working on a difficult problem
• attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
• confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
• comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
• shift: To change in position or direction
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
• huge: Very very large
• identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
• drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• cult: Small extreme religious group
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
• perpetrator: Someone who commits a crime
• historical: Connected with the past
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• briefing: To give information and instructions in a meeting
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• distortion: Act of changing the shape, details, appearance of