Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• due to: Because of; owing to
• at least: As a minimum
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• going on: To continue doing something
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• without exception: Including everyone or everything; in every case; without any exclusions.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• lead to: To result in some action
• in terms of
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• cook out: To prepare and eat food outdoors, often on a grill.
• filed a lawsuit: To officially submit a legal claim or complaint to a court.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• red flag: A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• under way: Having started and in progress; in motion or operation.
• go towards: To move in the direction of someone or something.
• close out: To sell off or eliminate remaining items or inventory, often at discounted prices.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• choke back: To stop oneself from showing strong emotions, especially tears.
• as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
• concern about: To worry about something.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• phase in: To start using or doing things gradually
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
• strike against: To take action, especially a strike, in opposition to something.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• calling the shots: To be in charge; to make the decisions.
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
• rinse off: To clean something by washing water over it.
• back on to: To move backwards until reaching or touching something.
• do laundry: To wash clothes and other items, typically in a washing machine.
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• other places: Different locations or areas
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• usher in: To mark the start of something new; to introduce or initiate.
• federal funding: Financial assistance provided by the federal government to support various projects, programs, or organizations.
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• against the clock: Rushed and under pressure to meet a deadline.
• grandfather in: To allow existing cases to continue under old rules despite new laws.
• live out: To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• on a daily basis: Happening every day.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• thankful for: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
• turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
• run away from: To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
• writ large: Displayed or obvious in a very clear or exaggerated way.
• run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
• drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• step down: To reduce the amount of something
• force out: To make someone leave a job or position.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• dance around: To avoid discussing something directly.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• moderate: To host a meeting or panel discussion
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• due: When something is required or expected
• construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
• progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• leave: To go away from; depart
• drought: Long period of dry weather
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
• 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
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• 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
• hospitality: Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• inauguration: Official ceremony to start a new presidency, etc.
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• senior: Person who has usually reached a specific old age
• vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
• datum: Item of factual information
• percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• blanch: To become pale due to sudden emotion such as fear