Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• with dignity: In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• got to: To arrive at some place
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• for instance: As an example.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• in terms of
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
• pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• first off: To begin with; firstly.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• in service: Available for use; operational
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• deal with
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• swing back: To move backward in a swinging or curved motion.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
• weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• get behind: To support or encourage.
• at least: As a minimum
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• to the core: Completely; fundamentally; in every aspect.
• touch on: To briefly discuss
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• vast: Being very large in size or amount
• tremendous: Very good or very impressive
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
• stake: Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
• sacrifice: Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
• dignity: Person of high rank deserving respect
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
• association: Organization of people with the same interest
• generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
• option: A choice
• contempt: Extreme lack of respect; strong disapproval
• respect: To follow the established rules
• honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
• serve: To act in a particular position or office
• hatred: Very strong feeling of dislike; hate
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• important: Having power or authority
• inspirational: Influencing someone to do something (good)
• chance: The way something happens without planning
• point: An item to be discussed
• prevail: To be successful against enemy/problem
• great: Very good; better than before
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• person: Man, woman or child
• workforce: The total number of working people
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• service: Work that a person does to assist others
• discourage: To make a person feel less courageous or hopeful
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
• disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
• tweet: Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
• pendulum: Weight on chain/cord swinging from a fixed point
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting
• corps: A tactical unit of ground combat forces
• poo: Feces
• hateful: Making someone feel hatred or dislike
• affordability: Cheap enough to buy something you want