Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• deal with
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• at least: As a minimum
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• tit for tat: An equivalent given in return; retaliation.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• have to: Must do
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• going on: To continue doing something
• on to: Toward something; forward
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
• landslide victory: An overwhelming victory in an election or contest.
• everyday people: Ordinary or common people, without special status or wealth.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• come out with: To go out with someone on a date
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• under oath: Having promised legally to tell the truth in court.
• anything other than: Except for; not including
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• up to speed: Fully informed; aware of the latest information
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• in contempt: Showing disrespect or disobedience to authority.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• go to jail: To be sent to prison as a punishment for committing a crime.
• walk over: To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• zoom in on: To adjust a camera or lens to make a subject appear closer.
• follow suit: To do the same thing that someone else has done
• in the clear: Free from suspicion or blame; exonerated.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• scheduled for: To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
• lead up to: To prepare the way for; to serve as an introduction to.
• running circles around: To easily outperform or outsmart someone.
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• bounce back: To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
• coming to you: To approach or arrive at your location
• break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
• on the record: Officially documented or registered.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• down the line: At a later time; in the future.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
• piece together: To assemble or put together from fragments or parts.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• such as: For example; like
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• sound bite: A short extract from a recorded interview or speech, used for broadcast.
• very top: The highest point or part of something.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• aim at: To point or direct something, such as a weapon, towards a target.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• coming your way: To happen or become available to you.
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• panel: Group who answer questions or give opinions
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
• degree: Amount or extent of something
• relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
• progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
• drone: A remote controlled flying device
• command: To be able to see far from a certain location
• league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• ongoing: Continuing to exist or be in progress
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• committee: Group of people who do or decide something
• great: Very good; better than before
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• assist: To help
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• part: Division of a book
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• unemployment: Number of people without jobs in a country
• equity: Condition of people being treated the same
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• presidency: Fact or period of time of being a president
• happen: To take place or occur
• datum: Item of factual information
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• story: One of many floors or levels in a building
• naval: Concerning a navy or ships used in war
• knockout: Excellent, or wonderful; amazing
• congressman: Member of the US House of Representatives
• tavern: Establishment that serves alcoholic beverages
• mitt: Glove covering the four fingers together and thumb
• takeout: Food bought at a restaurant but eaten elsewhere
• subpoena: Legal document forcing a witness to give evidence
• statewide: Occurring or extending throughout a state