Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• go along with: To agree to do something
• bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• go on: To continue doing something
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
• into power: To gain political control or leadership position.
• enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
• in commerce: Engaged in buying and selling, especially on a large scale.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• go it alone: To act or do something without help or partners.
• kick out: To force to leave because of poor grades, behavior
• come onto: To approach someone with romantic intentions
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
• out of whack: Not in proper working order; not functioning correctly.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• as you wish: A polite way of granting a request or giving permission.
• at the outset: At the very beginning; from the start.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• deal with
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• critical to: Extremely important or essential.
• against nature: Contrary to the natural order or laws of nature.
• push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
• play along: To cooperate or pretend to cooperate with someone
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in terms of
• by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
• for too long: For an excessively extended period.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• next to: Being located along side another
• interact with
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• get onto: To board or mount a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or bicycle.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
• against you: In opposition to you.
• filter down: To spread or pass gradually from the rich to the poor.
• set up
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• come to terms with: To accept something difficult or unpleasant.
• for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• going on: To continue doing something
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
• feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
• fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
• in contrast to: Differing from something else
• shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
• have on: To be wearing something.
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• in point: Relevant; pertinent
• without question: Undoubtedly; certainly; definitely.
• make certain: To ensure or ascertain something.
• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
• inevitable: That must happen; certain to happen
• critical: Making a negative judgment of something
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• exist: To be present, alive or real
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
• outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
• destructive: Causing a very large amount of damage
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• agency: Business that provides some service for others
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
• destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• destruction: Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
• analysis: Careful study to better understand something
• important: Having power or authority
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• sovereign: King, queen, emperor etc. of a country
• expansion: Making or becoming larger
• betray: To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
• tyranny: Cruel government by a ruler who has complete power
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
• lobby: Main entrance and waiting room of public building
• constrain: To make someone do something by strong persuasion