Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• have to: Must do
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• in terms of
• cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
• due to: Because of; owing to
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• turn off
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• unknown quantity: Someone or something whose abilities or effects are uncertain.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
• sit down: To take a seat
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• map onto: To correspond or relate one thing directly to another.
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• pull in: To arrest person and take them to police station
• dropping out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• got to: To arrive at some place
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• experienced in: Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• road ahead: The future; what is to come.
• measure up: To be good enough; to meet the required standard.
• think back: To recapture the past
• sick and tired: Fed up with or annoyed by something.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• tremendous: Very good or very impressive
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• elite: The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
• stake: Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
• blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
• frustration: Annoyance because things don't go the way you want
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• moderate: To host a meeting or panel discussion
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• path: Method of living leading to a particular result
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
• convention: Official agreement between two or more countries
• progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• gain: To increase in something, such as weight
• leave: To go away from; depart
• narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• bottom: The part of your body you sit on
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• broad: General; not detailed
• scandal: Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• referendum: Public vote on an issue
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• future: Time that is to come after the present
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
• nominee: One put forward or suggested for an award/position
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• university: High-level educational institution; college
• problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
• side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
• incumbent: A person who holds a particular office or position
• presidential: Concerning the president
• successor: Person who takes over the position of another
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• turnout: Outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip
• tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
• caucus: Private meeting of people in a political party
• statewide: Occurring or extending throughout a state