Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• going on: To continue doing something
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• deal with
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• at least: As a minimum
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• writ large: Displayed or obvious in a very clear or exaggerated way.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
• strongly suggest: To recommend something with emphasis.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• last summer: The summer before this one.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• in motion: Moving; not stationary.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• take it away: To remove something.
• out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
• off guard: In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• in terms of
• under the surface: Not obvious or apparent; existing out of sight.
• pop on: To quickly put on (clothing).
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• open up to: To start talking more freely about your feelings and private thoughts.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• settle out: To reach an agreement or compromise, especially in a legal dispute, without going to trial.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• go along with: To agree to do something
• by reason of: Because of; due to a particular cause or reason.
• beyond a reasonable doubt: Evidence that leaves no sensible doubt about the truth.
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• tuned to: To adjust a radio receiver to the frequency of a particular station.
• give out: To be used up; have nothing left; fail
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• in the open: Publicly; not secret.
• lead up to: To prepare the way for; to serve as an introduction to.
• whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
• come down with: To become ill with a disease or illness
• such as: For example; like
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• on record: Formally and publicly stated
• goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• walk over: To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• pretty solid: Quite strong, reliable, or convincing.
• front and back: On both the front and rear surfaces.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
• go away: To go on vacation
• fall short: To fail to reach a required or expected standard or goal.
• lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
• trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
• reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
• contact: Touching or feeling something
• ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• insanity: Mentally ill, unable to act normally
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• outbreak: Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• bottom: The part of your body you sit on
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• defense: Argument in support of something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• allergy: Sensitivity to foods, etc. causing a bad reaction
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• bid: To propose an amount you want to pay for something
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• point: An item to be discussed
• nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
• glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
• cease: To come or bring to an end; stop continuing
• hydration: Process of supplying or adding water to
• tavern: Establishment that serves alcoholic beverages
• takeout: Food bought at a restaurant but eaten elsewhere