Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• have to: Must do
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• out of reach: Cannot be touched as it is far away
• in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• in terms of
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• at will: Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• out of step: Not moving with the same rhythm or pace as others.
• leap out: To jump out suddenly.
• for cause: With a legally justifiable reason or cause, especially in dismissal or action.
• carry out
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• without fear or favor: Acting fairly and impartially, without bias or influence.
• put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• sniff out: To discover something by using your nose; to detect or find something.
• volunteers to: Offers to do something without being forced or paid.
• in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
• those in need: People who are poor, suffering, or disadvantaged and require help.
• called off: To cancel or stop planning an activity or event
• heading to: Going in a particular direction.
• paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• at issue: Being the subject currently under discussion or dispute.
• cool down: To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
• at present: Currently; now
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• spin off: A company that is formed from part of an existing company.
• such as: For example; like
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• losing streak: A series of consecutive losses or failures.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• per year: For each year; annually.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• with regards to: Concerning; relating to; about.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• in tandem: (Of two people/organizations) working together
• further out: At a greater distance; more distant.
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
• give back: To return something you borrowed
• just exactly: Precisely; exactly right.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• off the charts: Extremely high or impressive; beyond normal measurement or scale.
• for instance: As an example.
• dead set against: Strongly opposed or determined not to accept something.
• set against: To compare or consider (one thing) in opposition to another.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
• going on: To continue doing something
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• filed a lawsuit: To officially submit a legal claim or complaint to a court.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• make ends meet: To manage to live on the money you have.
• broken people: People who are emotionally or psychologically damaged.
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• at the margins: In a position that is not central or mainstream; at the periphery.
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• join up: To enlist in the armed forces.
• hook, line, and sinker: Completely and unquestioningly believe or accept something.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• painfully shy: Extremely shy; excessively timid and uncomfortable in social situations.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
• in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• board: Surface for posting or showing information
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• agency: Business that provides some service for others
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• leave: To go away from; depart
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
• bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• act: To behave in a certain way
• education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• chief: Leader of a race or group of people
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
• slaughter: Act of killing an animal to get its meat
• presidential: Concerning the president
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• authorization: Giving approval by virtue of your authority