Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
• at least: As a minimum
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
• print out: To produce a paper copy of a document from a computer.
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• box out: To position yourself to block an opponent, commonly in basketball.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• set on: To attack
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• peeking out: To be just visible; to emerge slightly or briefly.
• asleep at the wheel: Failing to pay proper attention or be responsible.
• at the wheel: In control of driving a vehicle.
• followed up: To check information or facts later
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
• lead up to: To prepare the way for; to serve as an introduction to.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• turn on
• knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
• on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• in the business of: Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
• look back: To think about past events
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• to the rescue: Arriving in time to help or save someone from danger.
• in terms of
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• at a cost: Involving loss or sacrifice.
• next to: Being located along side another
• on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
• of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
• upwards of: More than; at least.
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the rush: In a state of hurriedness or urgency.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• hanging out: To spend time with your friends
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
• more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• set up
• behind closed doors: In private; secretly or confidentially.
• to the core: Completely; fundamentally; in every aspect.
• in reaction to: As a response to something.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• in regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• going on: To continue doing something
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• face off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• compromise: To weaken your position or views
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
• fraud: Use of dishonest ways to take something valuable
• reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• essence: Most important part or quality of something
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• register: To record your name on an official list; sign up
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• widespread: Happening or existing in many places
• application: Software program, e.g. for smart phone
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• outbreak: Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• proof: Act of showing that something exists or is true
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• piece: A counter in a board game
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• endorsement: Support for a product for advertising purposes
• point: An item to be discussed
• great: Very good; better than before
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• discourse: The study of how we write and speak
• relentlessly: Continuing without slowing or losing strength
• abortion: A medical operation to stop having a baby
• datum: Item of factual information
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• homeland: Country where you were born
• takeout: Food bought at a restaurant but eaten elsewhere
• voter: Person who can vote in an election