Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• going on: To continue doing something
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• stand by: To keep to an agreement
• at least: As a minimum
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• deal with
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
• work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• go along with: To agree to do something
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• first off: To begin with; firstly.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
• to that end: In order to achieve that aim or purpose.
• cross over: To go from one side of something to the other.
• zero in: To focus on a target
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
• dispense with: To get rid of; do without; eliminate.
• leave it there: To put something down and not move it from that location.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• root for: To support a sports team
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• hang in: To persevere; to not give up.
• passed by: Went past someone or something.
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
• to the backbone: Thoroughly or completely, especially in feeling or effect.
• in rank: Arranged in a line or specific order according to status or position.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• black and white
• break apart: To separate into pieces; disintegrate.
• lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• play games: To participate in activities for enjoyment or recreation, often involving rules and competition.
• back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
• on to: Toward something; forward
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• blow up: To suddenly become angry
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• in terms of
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• in charge: To be responsible for
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• back then: At that time in the past.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• come clean: To confess fully; to admit wrongdoing.
• write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• everyday people: Ordinary or common people, without special status or wealth.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• integrity: Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• 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
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
• wage: Money paid to a worker for the hours they worked
• leave: To go away from; depart
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
• legislation: Act or process of writing and passing laws
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
• act: To behave in a certain way
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• minimum: Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• capitalism: Economic system where companies own industry
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• 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
• mark: Person's name
• national: Concerning a nation as a whole
• war: Situation where armies fight each other
• housing: To give someone a place to live
• voter: Person who can vote in an election
• affordability: Cheap enough to buy something you want
• marshall: Person's name