Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in terms of
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• look back: To think about past events
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• go on: To continue doing something
• at least: As a minimum
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• lift up: To raise something to a higher position.
• the disadvantaged: People who lack the resources or opportunities that others have.
• regardless of
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• going on: To continue doing something
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• in name: Used to indicate something exists only in title, not in reality.
• as much a: To the same degree or extent.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
• whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
• pretty clearly: In a manner that is very obvious or easy to understand.
• trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
• look down on: To show you think others are not as good as you
• on a set: Located or working at a filming location.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• back at you: An informal way to return a greeting or compliment.
• live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
• rally around: To come together to support someone or something.
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• to a degree: Partially; somewhat.
• walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
• builds character: To develop positive qualities in someone.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• write in: To add text to a document or form.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• in charge: To be responsible for
• stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
• more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
• jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
• out of the box: Thinking in an original or creative way.
• set up
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• tear down: To demolish or destroy a building or structure.
• bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
• walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
• for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
• proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
• get about: To go out a lot; travel widely
• stand down: To end a state of readiness, e.g. for war
• take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
• for instance: As an example.
• turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• swing back: To move backward in a swinging or curved motion.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• other places: Different locations or areas
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
• narrative: The telling of a story
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• backlash: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
• identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• equal: Same in shape, size, or number
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• document: Official (printed) record that gives information
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• catch: Amount of something that has been caught
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• declaration: Stating the cost of things purchased overseas
• amendment: A change, addition, or improvement to something
• union: Act of joining two or more things into one
• slavery: State or condition of being a slave
• equality: Idea that all people have the same rights
• independence: Having the freedom to make your own decisions
• tyrant: Cruel unfair ruler who demands complete obedience
• slave: Someone who is legally owned by another person
• redemption: Trading in a voucher, debt, etc.
• racial: Of or relating to race
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• constitutional: Regarding laws that govern a nation and its people
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• southern: Concerning a region in the south
• mint: Candies with the taste of mint
• citizenship: Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
• wireless: Needing no wires to make something operate
• reconstruction: Process of rebuilding or improving structures