Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
• at least: As a minimum
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• have to: Must do
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
• with good grace: Doing something willingly and politely without complaint.
• roughly speaking: Used to indicate that what you are saying is not exact but is still generally true.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• work out
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
• in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• as it stands: In the present condition or situation.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• deal with
• before long: Soon; in a short time.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• read across: To compare information from one context to another for inference.
• drill in: To teach something by repeated practice or instruction.
• watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• in labour: Experiencing the process of giving birth.
• land with: To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
• tap in: To enter a code or information by tapping on a device.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• in drawing: Indicated or shown within a technical drawing.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• going on: To continue doing something
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• in the thick of it: Fully involved in an intense or difficult situation.
• bring back: To cause to remember
• go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• into power: To gain political control or leadership position.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
• turn things around: To cause a situation or business to improve significantly.
• stark contrast: A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• furious with: Extremely angry about something or someone.
• bad blood: Feelings of hate between people because of arguments or things that happened in the past.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• brown out: A partial, temporary reduction in electrical power supply.
• pecking order: A hierarchy where individuals know their place and relative power.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• short shrift: A brief or insufficient consideration or attention.
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• awkward: Lacking smooth movement
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• tiny: Very, very small
• drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
• direction: When someone tells people what to do
• cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
• household: Being in everyday use; common
• transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• contest: Struggle or competition between rivals
• speech: A formal talk to an audience
• great: Very good; better than before
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• nod: Movement of your head to agree or say hello
• hall: Area just inside the entrance of a building
• gamble: To play games to win money
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• tax: To require a lot of physical or mental effort
• judicial: Concerning the orders and laws of a court
• manifesto: Political statement of the beliefs or policies
• chancellor: High government official
• incoming: Coming toward a place or position; arriving
• truss: Frame supporting structure such as roof or bridge