Vocabulary

• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• have to: Must do
• going on: To continue doing something
• for instance: As an example.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• in attendance: Present at a particular event or meeting.
• on the case: Actively investigating or working on a particular problem or situation.
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• at least: As a minimum
• closer than: Nearer in distance compared to something else.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• by leaps and bounds: Very quickly and significantly, showing rapid progress.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• look back: To think about past events
• knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
• check out
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in a row: One after another without a break.
• murder rate: The number of murders committed per a specific population size, usually per 100,000 people, in a given area and time period.
• deal with
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• in terms of
• of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• being blamed: To be in the process of receiving responsibility or fault for something negative.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• off guard: In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• at the moment: At this time; now
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• articulate: To express something clearly using language
• struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
• incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• content: Being happy or satisfied
• present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• instance: An example of something; case
• necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
• trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
• draw: To attract attention to someone or something
• absurd: So foolish as to be difficult to believe
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• conspiracy: Plan made in secret to do something illegal
• engagement: Something you must do at a set time; appointment
• harness: To capture the power of something
• leave: To go away from; depart
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• frustrate: To make annoyed because things don't go well
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• successful: Having the desired effect or result
• endorse: To show or express approval of
• murder: Something that is difficult or painful to do
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• aggravate: To make a negative situation even worse
• preliminary: Happening or necessary before a thing happens
• disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• prosecution: Lawyers acting to prove a defendant guilty
• revival: Process of becoming active, strong or alive again
• presidential: Concerning the president
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• widow: Woman whose husband has died
• distrust: Feeling of having no faith in a person/thing
• online: Connected to the internet
• preview: Showing of a movie before public release
• reelection: Act of election or being elected again