Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at least: As a minimum
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• pick up the tab: To pay the bill, especially for a group meal or event.
• on short notice: With very little advance warning or time to prepare.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• deal with
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• in keeping with: In agreement with; consistent with.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• first lieutenant: A commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps ranking above a second lieutenant and below a captain.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• in a row: One after another without a break.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• left out: To forget; omit
• on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
• make peace: To end a state of conflict or war by agreeing to peaceful terms.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
• in ruins: Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• as per: According to; in accordance with.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• check on: To check that things are OK, correct
• next to: Being located along side another
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• land with: To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
• no man's land: An unoccupied or disputed area, often dangerous.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• in all fairness: Considering all facts impartially and justly.
• in the aggregate: Considering the whole or total amount combined.
• drive up: To cause something to increase.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• strike down: To officially rule that a law or decision is not valid or legal.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• fork out: To pay a large amount of money, often unwillingly.
• at our disposal: Available for us to use whenever or however we wish.
• against you: In opposition to you.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• overwhelming majority: A very large majority; a majority that is so large as to be almost unanimous.
• first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
• break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
• come away with: To have a particular feeling or impression after an event or experience.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• such as: For example; like
• in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• go on: To continue doing something
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• positive: Showing agreement or support for something
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
• respect: To follow the established rules
• leave: To go away from; depart
• request: To ask for, usually politely and formally
• attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
• tariff: List of fixed prices at hotel
• destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• act: To behave in a certain way
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• occupation: A career or regular job
• land: Region or country
• symbol: Image that means or represents something
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• theater: Place where plays or movies are seen
• plant: Factory or a place where things are made
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• datum: Item of factual information
• jersey: Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
• pentagon: A five-sided shape
• basil: Green mint herb with broad leaves used in cooking
• nick: Person's name
• investigative: Searching for information or truth