Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• news conference: A meeting organized for the purpose of disseminating information to the news media.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• settle in: To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• health benefits: Advantages provided by an employer or insurance plan related to healthcare, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• in flames: Burning fiercely
• right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
• next to: Being located along side another
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
• put back: To return something to the proper place
• look back: To think about past events
• pass up: To reject an offer or suggestion
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• muddy the waters: To make a situation more confusing or unclear.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
• stick by
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• parties involved: The individuals, groups, or entities that are participating in or affected by a particular situation, agreement, or event.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• burst in: To enter a room or building suddenly and forcefully.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• sentenced to life: To be given a punishment of imprisonment for the rest of one's life.
• on the case: Actively investigating or working on a particular problem or situation.
• in force: In large numbers or with great strength
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• sit in on: To attend a meeting, class, etc., as a visitor or observer.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• a few moments: A short period of time
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• lead to: To result in some action
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• approved for: Officially accepted or allowed.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• for instance: As an example.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• in terms of
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
• pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
• landslide victory: An overwhelming victory in an election or contest.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• such as: For example; like
• almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• into power: To gain political control or leadership position.
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• on the book: Recorded in an official list or register.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• in fits and starts: Happening intermittently or irregularly.
• from on high: Coming from an authority or higher power.
• set up
• strip away: To gradually reduce the power, rights, or possessions of someone.
• make laws: To create or enact legislation.
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• surge: Sudden movement in one direction by many
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• compound: Series of buildings that are walled or fenced off
• accessible: Able to be entered, reached or used
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• clinical: Concerning the treatment or observing patients
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• serve: To act in a particular position or office
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
• investigation: Search for information about something
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• exhibition: Public event to display objects, art etc.
• pathway: A path or way that you can walk
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• interference: Unwanted involvement in the concerns of others
• jersey: Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
• peptide: Amide derived from two or more amino acids
• voter: Person who can vote in an election
• goliath: Very large or powerful person, company etc.