Vocabulary

• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• march on: To continue with a journey or task despite difficulties.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
• at least: As a minimum
• on the district: Working in a particular area or police jurisdiction.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• up for grabs: Available to anyone who wants them.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• left out: To forget; omit
• have to: Must do
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• part with: To give something away; relinquish possession of something.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• out of action: Not working or able to be used.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• hand off: To transfer responsibility or control to someone else.
• hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
• to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• lecture: To speak to someone to show anger or warn them
• equal: Same in shape, size, or number
• district: Area of a country, city, or town
• fit: Good looking; physically attractive
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• increasingly: More and more; in greater degree or amount
• compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
• constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
• century: Period of 100 years
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
• act: To behave in a certain way
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• resign: To leave a job because you want to
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• swing: Movement in a curved motion
• amendment: A change, addition, or improvement to something
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• slavery: State or condition of being a slave
• vacancy: Space or position available for occupancy
• racial: Of or relating to race
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• constitutional: Regarding laws that govern a nation and its people
• presidency: Fact or period of time of being a president
• presidential: Concerning the president
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• congressional: Concerning the US congress
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• electoral: Concerning elections
• ratify: To formally accept something, such as a law
• vie: To fight or compete against to win or get a thing