Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• go towards: To move in the direction of someone or something.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• shape up: To try harder, work better; make more effort
• slip of the tongue: An accidental mistake in speech.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• murder rate: The number of murders committed per a specific population size, usually per 100,000 people, in a given area and time period.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• furious about: Extremely angry about something.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• in command: Having control or authority over something or someone.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• in terms of
• look ahead to: To think about and feel excited about a future event.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• off guard: In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• followed up: To check information or facts later
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• law enforcement officer: A member of an agency responsible for enforcing laws.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• at the corner: Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• courtesy of: Provided or permitted by (someone or something).
• in flames: Burning fiercely
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• apartment building: A building with many apartments or flats
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• upwards of: More than; at least.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• smoke out: To force someone or something out of a place by filling it with smoke.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
• controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
• quality: Feature associated with someone or something
• military: Army or armed forces
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• address: Exact street location of a place
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• widespread: Happening or existing in many places
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
• correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• committee: Group of people who do or decide something
• storm: To act violently or angrily
• allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
• catch: Amount of something that has been caught
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
• amendment: A change, addition, or improvement to something
• heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
• traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
• part: Division of a book
• train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
• fund: To supply money for something
• senior: Person who has usually reached a specific old age
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• officer: Person of high position in an organization
• lawyer: Professional who helps people with the law
• homeland: Country where you were born
• savannah: Flat grassland of tropical or subtropical regions
• northeast: Location in the northeastern part of an area