Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• got to: To arrive at some place
• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in terms of
• news conference: A meeting organized for the purpose of disseminating information to the news media.
• on the back of: As a result of or following something.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• deal with
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
• in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• after dark: After the sun has set and night has begun.
• in the shoes of: Considering someone else's situation or feelings.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
• take the path: To choose a particular course of action or way of life.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• down the line: At a later time; in the future.
• set up
• in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
• phone book: A book containing an alphabetical list of telephone subscribers in a particular area, with their telephone numbers.
• landslide victory: An overwhelming victory in an election or contest.
• pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• at the moment: At this time; now
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• put it down: To place something on a surface.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• in labour: Experiencing the process of giving birth.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
• in truth: In fact; actually; really
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
• at speed: Moving quickly.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• hold it together: To remain calm and composed in a tough situation.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• come on over: An invitation to visit someone's home or location.
• by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
• judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
• cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
• reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• detention: Act of keeping someone in jail or similar
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• staff: Employees of a company
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• public: Owned by the government
• chief: Leader of a race or group of people
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
• podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
• opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
• rape: To force someone to have sex against their will
• critique: A review of the quality of a work
• nick: Person's name
• newscast: Broadcast of news or commentary on the news