Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• have to: Must do
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
• in light of: Because of; considering
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• save for: To keep money so that you can buy something with it in the future.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• murder rate: The number of murders committed per a specific population size, usually per 100,000 people, in a given area and time period.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• like hell: Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
• going on: To continue doing something
• turn against: To stop being a supporter or friend of
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• at a minimum: At the very least; the lowest possible number or amount.
• such as: For example; like
• on to: Toward something; forward
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• on the case: Actively investigating or working on a particular problem or situation.
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• other places: Different locations or areas
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• at least: As a minimum
• read for: To read aloud on behalf of someone else.
• nothing to it: Very easy; requiring little effort or skill.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• set up
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• reveal: To show something that was hidden before
• compromise: To weaken your position or views
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• manipulate: To try to control others to gain an advantage
• confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
• commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
• admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
• fraud: Use of dishonest ways to take something valuable
• military: Army or armed forces
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• prescription: Specific medicine officially ordered for a patient
• purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
• agency: Business that provides some service for others
• detect: To discover or identify the presence of something
• bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
• ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
• count: To add things together to find the total number
• investigation: Search for information about something
• corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• exploitation: Abuse of, or selfish behavior towards someone
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• great: Very good; better than before
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• group: Two or more musicians who play music together
• briefing: To give information and instructions in a meeting
• meddle: To interfere in matters not of your concern
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• gov: Shortened form of 'government'; internet address