Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• at least: As a minimum
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• under way: Having started and in progress; in motion or operation.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• set up
• on to: Toward something; forward
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• deal with
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
• recorded history: The period of time for which written records exist.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• in heat: (Of a female mammal) ready to mate.
• mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• at sea
• to die for: Extremely desirable or enjoyable.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
• go on: To continue doing something
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• go hand in hand: Two things closely related or connected, usually occurring together.
• at gunpoint: Forced or threatened with a gun.
• in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
• a deluge of: A large number or amount of something that suddenly arrives.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
• map out: To plan or arrange something in detail.
• save as: To store a file using a new name or format.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• without question: Undoubtedly; certainly; definitely.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• in terms of
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• live through: To experience something difficult or painful and survive it.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• writ large: Displayed or obvious in a very clear or exaggerated way.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
• flesh out: To make fuller by adding details to
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• extreme: Very great in degree
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• military: Army or armed forces
• 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
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• leave: To go away from; depart
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• authoritarian: Person expecting complete obedience
• 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
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• branch: Part of a family related to the same members
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• anniversary: Date occuring every year of a past event, wedding
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
• central: Being in the middle
• percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
• citizenship: Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
• local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
• recruitment: Act of enlisting people into the army
• camp: A (military) base
• history: Established pattern or record
• national: Concerning a nation as a whole
• fort: Group of military buildings with high walls
• socialist: Of socialism; being a socialist