Vocabulary

• think about: To consider something carefully.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• edge in: To insert oneself into a group or conversation gradually.
• in terms of
• over the edge: In a state of emotional or mental breakdown; beyond the limits of what one can handle.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• going on: To continue doing something
• tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• chuck in: To contribute something, such as money or help, to a shared activity or purpose.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• have to: Must do
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• spectrum: The wavelengths of colors from red to violet
• doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
• split: No longer married or in a relationship
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• refer: To talk about or write about something
• evolution: Theory that living things change over time
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
• fate: What will happen to you in the future, often bad
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• leave: To go away from; depart
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
• totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• coalition: Union of separate political parties
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• public: Owned by the government
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• critic: Person who judges (e.g. art) and gives opinions
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• consultant: Expert who gives (paid) advice
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• surround: To be all the way around something
• addition: Act of adding something; thing that is added
• loyal: Always showing support for; faithful
• opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
• battle: Military fight between armies
• consequential: Following as a logical conclusion or result
• chuck: To throw carelessly or casually
• abortion: A medical operation to stop having a baby
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• supportive: Providing help and support to someone or something
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• tweet: Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
• vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
• terribly: To an extreme degree; badly; very
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• pew: Long bench, usually used in churches
• subtraction: Act of taking one value away from another
• insurgency: Armed rebellion to get rid of a government
• flashpoint: Sudden point when disagreement emerges
• frontman: Man who serves as leader but lacks authority