Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• at least: As a minimum
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• going on: To continue doing something
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
• to a degree: Partially; somewhat.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• on to: Toward something; forward
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• out of power: Not currently holding a position of authority or government.
• see about: To look into or arrange something.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
• tv show: A television program.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• follow through: To fulfill a promise
• hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
• on occasion: Sometimes, but not regularly.
• in totality: Completely; in the whole or entirety.
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in its totality: Considering something as a whole or complete entity.
• in terms of
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• in actuality: In fact; in reality; actually.
• in freefall: Experiencing a rapid and uncontrollable decline.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
• fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• push on: To continue with some effort; persevere
• hold the line: To wait on the telephone.
• in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
• for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
• beat back: To repel or drive back an attacking force.
• tear down: To demolish or destroy a building or structure.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• keep from: To prevent someone from doing something
• yard work: Outdoor tasks related to maintaining a yard or garden, such as mowing, weeding, and trimming.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• million pieces: A very large number of individual items or components.
• break out
• book up: To reserve something completely; to be fully booked.
• off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
• work out
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• have to: Must do
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
• order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• back then: At that time in the past.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
• engage: To start to fight with an enemy
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
• heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
• task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
• direction: When someone tells people what to do
• radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• reflection: Sign or indication of a state or condition
• conspiracy: Plan made in secret to do something illegal
• explicit: Definite; clearly stated; specific
• mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
• thrill: Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
• degree: Amount or extent of something
• role: Character played by an actor
• explicitly: Clearly; specifically
• influential: Having the power to cause change; having influence
• leave: To go away from; depart
• racism: Belief that people of other races are bad/inferior
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• public: Owned by the government
• piece: A counter in a board game
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• point: An item to be discussed
• sketch: Brief account of something without many details
• daily: Happening every day
• mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
• part: Division of a book
• ladder: Series of levels to go up in society or business
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• area: Amount of measured space
• discourse: The study of how we write and speak
• bigotry: Intolerant and prejudiced acts
• incline: To bend the head or body forward
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• mint: Candies with the taste of mint
• traitor: Person who betrays your country or someone's trust
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• wireless: Needing no wires to make something operate
• nick: Person's name
• institutional: Being related or similar to an institution