Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• have to: Must do
• 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.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• set up
• 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.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• 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.
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• tremendous: Very good or very impressive
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• compassion: Feeling of wanting to help suffering people
• executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• furious: Extremely angry
• upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• optimistic: Tending to believe the future will be good
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• leave: To go away from; depart
• preference: Something that is liked/wanted more than another
• trend: Current style or fashion
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• authoritarian: Person expecting complete obedience
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• branch: Part of a family related to the same members
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• slaughter: Act of killing an animal to get its meat
• vitality: Quality of having energy and life
• uphold: To support to keep it being used as it should
• citizenship: Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
• legislative: Having the power or ability to make laws
• semi: A prefix meaning 'half'
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting
• congressman: Member of the US House of Representatives
• socialist: Of socialism; being a socialist
• birthright: Privilege or property you have from birth