Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• news conference: A meeting organized for the purpose of disseminating information to the news media.
• have to: Must do
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
• at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• at least: As a minimum
• next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
• into power: To gain political control or leadership position.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• at the moment: At this time; now
• going on: To continue doing something
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• sit down: To take a seat
• in all likelihood: Very probably; almost certainly.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• presume to: To be audacious enough to do something; to act without permission or right.
• peace and quiet: A state of calm and tranquility; freedom from disturbance.
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
• to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
• think back: To recapture the past
• out and about: Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
• public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
• go on: To continue doing something
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• down the track: At some point in the future.
• without question: Undoubtedly; certainly; definitely.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
• come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
• in terms of
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• bounce back: To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
• brighten up: To become more cheerful or lively.
• used up: To use all of; consume
• according to plan: Following the original plan or schedule without deviation.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• health benefits: Advantages provided by an employer or insurance plan related to healthcare, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• got to: To arrive at some place
• all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• look away: To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• cry on: To seek comfort from someone by crying and talking about one's troubles.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• a few moments: A short period of time
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
• fever dream: A vivid and disturbing dream experienced during a fever.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• next to: Being located along side another
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• conference: Series of lectures held as an event
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• suspect: Person thought to have committed a crime
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
• address: Exact street location of a place
• rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
• huge: Very very large
• ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• politician: Someone whose job is in politics
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• welfare: Program to help poor/unemployed people with money
• mission: A task or role someone is given to do
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• great: Very good; better than before
• unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
• govern: To officially control land and make policies
• flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
• credibility: Quality of being believable or deserving of trust
• terribly: To an extreme degree; badly; very
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• triple: Group or set of three
• chancellor: High government official
• caustic: Able to burn or eat away by chemical action