Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• at least: As a minimum
• in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• deal with
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• feel stuck: To feel unable to progress or change a situation, often leading to frustration or helplessness.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• sick and tired: Fed up with or annoyed by something.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• on the books: Recorded in official documents or laws.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• no go: A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• in concert: Together in cooperation or agreement.
• passed by: Went past someone or something.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• make into: To transform something into something else.
• clamp down on: To take strict measures to control or limit something.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• report out: To formally announce or present findings or results.
• blow up: To suddenly become angry
• pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
• set up
• on the record: Officially documented or registered.
• one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
• off the record: Not intended to be published or publicly disclosed.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• count in: To include someone in an activity or plan.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
• break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• of late: Recently; lately.
• make ends meet: To manage to live on the money you have.
• save for: To keep money so that you can buy something with it in the future.
• clear out: To empty things out of a place
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• going on: To continue doing something
• plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• at the margins: In a position that is not central or mainstream; at the periphery.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
• at will: Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
• without question: Undoubtedly; certainly; definitely.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• knock down: To hit something so it falls down
• break with: To end a relationship or association.
• make waves: To cause problems or difficulties.
• drink up: To finish a drink completely.
• look back: To think about past events
• ring in: To call by telephone.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• blow off steam: To release anger or frustration in a harmless way.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• leave out: To forget; omit
• such as: For example; like
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• certain to: Sure to happen; inevitable.
• land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• on to: Toward something; forward
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• vessel: Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• convention: Official agreement between two or more countries
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• leave: To go away from; depart
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
• important: Having power or authority
• legislation: Act or process of writing and passing laws
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• coalition: Union of separate political parties
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• act: To behave in a certain way
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• point: An item to be discussed
• endorse: To show or express approval of
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• establishment: Act, process of starting an organization or system
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• caucus: Private meeting of people in a political party
• tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
• war: Situation where armies fight each other
• corpus: Large collection of written and spoken language
• congressman: Member of the US House of Representatives
• housing: To give someone a place to live
• juice: Liquids (often squeezed from vegetables, fruit)
• tavern: Establishment that serves alcoholic beverages
• takeout: Food bought at a restaurant but eaten elsewhere
• ed: Shortened form of 'editor'