Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in terms of
• at the moment: At this time; now
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
• equity markets: A place where stocks and shares are bought and sold.
• game on: An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at least: As a minimum
• burden with: To trouble or worry someone with something difficult or unpleasant.
• tread water: To stay in an upright position in the water by moving your arms and legs.
• in focus: State in which you see something sharp and clearly
• on the docket: Scheduled to be heard in court or discussed at a meeting.
• read into: To interpret or find a meaning in something beyond what is openly expressed.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• concern about: To worry about something.
• deal with
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the pipeline: Currently being developed or planned.
• act upon: To take action as a result of something; to have an effect on something.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• going on: To continue doing something
• on to: Toward something; forward
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• work out
• choke point: A strategic narrow passage or area where movement is easily restricted or controlled.
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• 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.
• bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
• move along: To make progress; advance.
• stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• stand down: To end a state of readiness, e.g. for war
• as things stand: In the present situation; as matters currently are.
• kick off: To start a football match.
• set up
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• with one voice: In complete agreement; all expressing the same opinion together.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• price in: To include a particular cost or factor in a total price.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• buy off: To pay money to someone to get special treatment
• lead to: To result in some action
• step aside: To move to the side to allow someone to pass.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
• to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• bounce in: To enter a place quickly and energetically.
• on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• fill up
• closer to home: Nearer to one's place of residence or origin.
• bounce back: To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
• talk into: To persuade someone to do something.
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
• challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
• labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
• scoop: To dig out for a hole with a tool or hands
• couple: To join something to something else
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
• rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
• mandate: To order that something is done
• luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• council: Group chosen to make decisions about something
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• chief: Leader of a race or group of people
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• pound: The # key on a keyboard
• reform: To re-shape something to a better condition
• great: Very good; better than before
• union: Act of joining two or more things into one
• difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
• croissant: Flaky crescent-shaped roll, as eaten for breakfast
• equity: Condition of people being treated the same
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
• chancellor: High government official
• sterling: Of very strong, true character; very reliable