Vocabulary

• think about: To consider something carefully.
• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• got to: To arrive at some place
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• at least: As a minimum
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• usher in: To mark the start of something new; to introduce or initiate.
• stark contrast: A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• run away from: To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• gain traction: To become popular or gain support.
• blow on: To exhale air onto a surface or object.
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• stand by: To keep to an agreement
• turn on
• at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
• for too long: For an excessively extended period.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• come on to: To make a sexual advance towards someone.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• financial: Involving money
• afford: To make available, to provide
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
• moderate: To host a meeting or panel discussion
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• leave: To go away from; depart
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• genocide: Deliberate destruction of a group of people
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• transparency: Quality of being open to see/to public criticism
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• disrespectful: Rude and lacking respect
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• unable: Not being able to do something
• electoral: Concerning elections
• ad: Public notice or advertisement
• candidacy: Campaign of a candidate to be elected