Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at least: As a minimum
• going on: To continue doing something
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• solar eclipse: An eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• walk down: To walk along or down something.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• followed through: To fulfill a promise
• pull off: To manage to succeed
• go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
• on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• up to speed: Fully informed; aware of the latest information
• right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
• next to: Being located along side another
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• apartment building: A building with many apartments or flats
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• close down: To shut an operation, company, shop
• paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• in flames: Burning fiercely
• on record: Formally and publicly stated
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
• western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
• cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• up until now: Until the present time; so far.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• drag out: To make something continue for longer than necessary.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
• in his place: Instead of him; as his substitute.
• for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• allow for: To take into consideration
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• often seen: Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• above average
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• over and above: In addition to; more than what is expected or required.
• back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• in the act: While performing an action, especially something wrong or illegal.
• in terms of
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• count out: To say numbers 10 to 1 to declare a boxer 'out'
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• paying off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• lights up: Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• best practice: A procedure that has been shown by research and experience to produce optimal results and that is established or proposed as a standard suitable for widespread adoption.
• hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
• take for example: To use as an instance or illustration.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• log into: To enter credentials to access a computer system or website.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• organ: Part of a person's body with a particular function
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• leave: To go away from; depart
• crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
• rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
• digital: Using electronic signals or computers
• guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
• sentiment: Feeling or attitude you have about something
• credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
• secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• revolutionary: Marking a significant change in something
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• spend: To use money to pay for something
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• consumer: Person who buys goods or services
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• point: An item to be discussed
• license: To give official permission to do something
• mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
• datum: Item of factual information
• victorious: Having won
• bomb: To attack with explosives
• earthquake: Heavy shaking of the ground due to natural forces
• officer: Person of high position in an organization
• quake: Short for earthquake
• corps: A tactical unit of ground combat forces