Vocabulary

• in terms of
• on to: Toward something; forward
• at least: As a minimum
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• go on: To continue doing something
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• set up
• come on to: To make a sexual advance towards someone.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
• run down: To be in a bad condition
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
• circle back: To return to a previous topic or point in conversation.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• chip in: To contribute (donate money) to a cause
• extent to which: The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in a rut: Stuck in a monotonous routine; lacking variety or progress.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• have to: Must do
• pick on: To tease or bully someone
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
• turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
• get on to: To decide to do something you have delayed doing
• on course: Likely to achieve a desired outcome after a period of difficulty.
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• dial back: To reduce or lessen something, such as intensity or amount.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• going on: To continue doing something
• climb down: To descend, especially from a height, using your hands and feet.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• in point: Relevant; pertinent
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• in the moment: At the present time; now.
• set off: To start a journey
• get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• flesh out: To make fuller by adding details to
• on the stump: Actively campaigning or giving public speeches.
• cut and thrust: The sharp, quick exchange of arguments or ideas.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• slightly: Only a little
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• vision: Ability to see; eyesight
• scrutiny: Careful examination, as to see rules are followed
• couple: To join something to something else
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• leave: To go away from; depart
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• defense: Argument in support of something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• public: Owned by the government
• piece: A counter in a board game
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
• point: An item to be discussed
• mayor: Head of a town or city government
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• northern: In or toward the north
• newscast: Broadcast of news or commentary on the news