Vocabulary

• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• have to: Must do
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• on the slide: In a state of decline or deterioration.
• spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
• stand down: To end a state of readiness, e.g. for war
• stand up against: To resist or oppose someone or something; to defend oneself against an attack or injustice.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• act upon: To take action as a result of something; to have an effect on something.
• slip away: To leave a place quietly or secretly, often to avoid attention.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
• with good grace: Doing something willingly and politely without complaint.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• scoop up: To gather or pick up something with a scoop or similar tool.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• kick in: (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
• often used to: Frequently employed or utilized for a specific purpose or action.
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
• on the make: Seeking personal advantage, especially by unfair means.
• on the take: Accepting bribes or illicit payments; corrupt.
• into power: To gain political control or leadership position.
• pay back: To return money or a favor
• case by case: Considering each case individually, rather than applying a general rule.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• deal with
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• from power: To lose control or position of authority.
• fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• own up: To admit that you did something wrong
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
• incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
• tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• brutal: Extremely violent or mean
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• huge: Very very large
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• departure: Act of leaving a place, to start a journey
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• public: Owned by the government
• chief: Leader of a race or group of people
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• resign: To leave a job because you want to
• contest: Struggle or competition between rivals
• reform: To re-shape something to a better condition
• lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
• attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
• mount: To attach something to something else
• sue: Person's name
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
• prosecutor: Lawyer who tries to prove a person's guilt
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• inheritance: Past ideals, styles still important in the present
• victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting