Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• got to: To arrive at some place
• at least: As a minimum
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• grind to a halt: To slow down gradually and then stop completely.
• by all means: Certainly; of course
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• run against: To compete against someone in an election or contest.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• federal funding: Financial assistance provided by the federal government to support various projects, programs, or organizations.
• in terms of
• back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• taking it on the chin: To accept criticism or difficulties bravely.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
• race off: To leave hurriedly or quickly.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• go on: To continue doing something
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• critical to: Extremely important or essential.
• spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
• spill over: To flow over the edge of a container.
• solar eclipse: An eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
• under the microscope: Being examined very carefully or in great detail.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• regular job: A full-time, permanent employment position.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• at the moment: At this time; now
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• allow for: To take into consideration
• fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• fair game: Someone or something that is considered a legitimate target for criticism, attack, or exploitation.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• tone down: To make something less forceful, intense, or extreme.
• by example: Through demonstration or serving as a model.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
• like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
• get stuck in: To become enthusiastically involved in something.
• play the field: To date several people at the same time without committing to a serious relationship.
• long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
• on end: Continuously; without stopping.
• for a change: As something different from what is usual or normal.
• on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• make ends meet: To manage to live on the money you have.
• come down to: To become in the end a matter of
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• all the rage: Being the current popular thing
• food delivery: A service that delivers food to a customer's location.
• cut down: To reduce your use of something
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
• piece of cake: (slang) easy to do
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• go over there: To move or travel to a specific location.
• sum up
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• settle in: To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• 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
• judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• rhetoric: The study of public speaking or writing techniques
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• leave: To go away from; depart
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• criticize: To assess the work of others
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• delivery: Way someone acts when speaking publicly
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• 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
• symphony: Harmony of color or sound
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• person: Man, woman or child
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• retirement: Time later in life when you stop working
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• establishment: Act, process of starting an organization or system
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• violin: Wooden instrument with strings, played with a bow
• classical: Concerning the culture of ancient Greece or Rome