Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• at least: As a minimum
• have to: Must do
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• allow for: To take into consideration
• through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• concern about: To worry about something.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• advanced age: Old age; a late stage in life.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• step aside: To move to the side to allow someone to pass.
• deal with
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• go on: To continue doing something
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• extended period: A long duration of time.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• out of commission: Not in working order; temporarily not functioning.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• on to: Toward something; forward
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• leave it there: To put something down and not move it from that location.
• for all that: Despite that; even though.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
• on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
• in a vacuum: Existing or considered without relation to other things; isolated from outside influences.
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• inevitable: That must happen; certain to happen
• depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
• deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
• improve: To make, or become, something better
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• unprecedented: Not having happened before, or to such a degree
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• instant: (Food) requiring very little preparation
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
• lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
• dementia: Illness characterized by loss of memory
• condition: To improve something to make it better
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
• appearance: The way a person looks to others
• transparent: Being open to see and to public criticism
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
• enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
• staff: Employees of a company
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• point: An item to be discussed
• bribe: Payment of money so you can do something dishonest
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• intervene: To get involved to try to prevent trouble
• injustice: Unjust act; the practice of being unjust or unfair
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• transparency: Quality of being open to see/to public criticism
• minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
• understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
• dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
• happen: To take place or occur
• calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
• detain: To keep someone somewhere, e.g. in jail
• disrespect: Lack of respect
• deport: To force a person to leave a country
• ventilator: Device (e.g. fan) to bring in fresh air
• jokey: Being amusing; funny; not serious