Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• deal with
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• lead to: To result in some action
• on record: Formally and publicly stated
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• at least: As a minimum
• stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• under the sun: Everything in the world; everything imaginable.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• sit by: To do nothing while something bad is happening.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• first lieutenant: A commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps ranking above a second lieutenant and below a captain.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• rule out: To eliminate as a possibility; exclude.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• follow suit: To do the same thing that someone else has done
• without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• under the hood: Beneath the bonnet of a vehicle.
• in perpetuity: Continuing forever without end.
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• under normal circumstances: Typically; usually; in the absence of unusual factors or conditions.
• weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
• sheer size: The impressive or intimidating magnitude of something.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• upwards of: More than; at least.
• under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
• go towards: To move in the direction of someone or something.
• in check: Under control; restrained.
• cast a shadow: To cause a shadow to appear.
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• turn on
• best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
• on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
• take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
• in passing: Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
• look back: To think about past events
• to an extent: Partly or in some degree.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• at the minimum: Not less than the smallest amount or number.
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• give in: To submit work; hand in
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• cut costs: To reduce expenses or spending.
• get by with: To manage or cope with something, often with limited resources.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• crack down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• red tape: Formalities; paperwork; official procedure
• cut down: To reduce your use of something
• in the loop: Being kept informed about something.
• in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
• filed a lawsuit: To officially submit a legal claim or complaint to a court.
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• in terms of
• at will: Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• at issue: Being the subject currently under discussion or dispute.
• to the letter: Following instructions or rules exactly; precisely.
• follow through: To fulfill a promise
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• grapple with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• rehab program: A structured course of treatment for addiction or other health issues.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• facility: Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• couple: To join something to something else
• district: Area of a country, city, or town
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• role: Character played by an actor
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• storm: To act violently or angrily
• civilian: Ordinary person who is not in the army
• act: To behave in a certain way
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• slavery: State or condition of being a slave
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• university: High-level educational institution; college
• cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• enslave: To make someone live like a slave
• enrichment: Making someone's life richer