Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• at least: As a minimum
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• going on: To continue doing something
• got to: To arrive at some place
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• face off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
• sit down: To take a seat
• in terms of
• off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• with dignity: In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• turn off
• come to terms with: To accept something difficult or unpleasant.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• on edge: Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• hold off: To delay doing something; postpone.
• go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• scheduled for: To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
• in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
• allow for: To take into consideration
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• on alert: In a state of readiness or vigilance; watchful and prepared for potential danger or action.
• pass a bill: To approve a proposed law.
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• act against: To take action in opposition to something or someone.
• beyond a reasonable doubt: Evidence that leaves no sensible doubt about the truth.
• power up: To turn on a device or system; to activate.
• pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
• fool around: To waste time by behaving in a silly way
• in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• in God's name: Used to express surprise, anger, or urgency.
• stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
• settle on: To decide definitely to do or have something.
• stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• monday morning quarterback: To criticize or judge after the fact with hindsight.
• sick and tired: Fed up with or annoyed by something.
• bring about: To cause to happen
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• with all due respect: A polite phrase used to express disagreement or criticism.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• up the ante: To increase what is at stake or the level of risk in a situation.
• talked out of: To persuade not to; dissuade; or to persuade into
• walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
• negotiate with: To discuss something formally in order to make an agreement.
• play it safe: To avoid risks; to be cautious.
• pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• see to: To attend to; take care of
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• such as: For example; like
• on to: Toward something; forward
• go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
• cross over: To go from one side of something to the other.
• tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
• in lieu of: Instead of.
• lieu of: Instead of
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• critical to: Extremely important or essential.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• get behind: To support or encourage.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• 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
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
• addictive: Being powerless to stop doing or using something
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• overnight: (Becoming famous, etc.) in a short amount of time
• establishment: Act, process of starting an organization or system
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• fund: To supply money for something
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• department: Division of a larger part or organization
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
• war: Situation where armies fight each other