Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for 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.
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• alignment with: A state of agreement or cooperation between people, groups, or organizations.
• at least: As a minimum
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• on tap: Available; readily accessible.
• take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
• dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
• pulled off: To manage to succeed
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• drill in: To teach something by repeated practice or instruction.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
• fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• take the floor: To stand up and begin speaking to a group formally.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• other places: Different locations or areas
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
• stand up against: To resist or oppose someone or something; to defend oneself against an attack or injustice.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
• got to: To arrive at some place
• speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
• push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
• sit back: To relax and take it easy.
• fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
• screw over: To cheat or deceive someone.
• into power: To gain political control or leadership position.
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• in the pocket: Having secured or certain success or advantage.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• wrestle with: To struggle to understand or make a difficult decision.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• crucial: Extremely important or necessary
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• moderate: To host a meeting or panel discussion
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• couple: To join something to something else
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• leave: To go away from; depart
• totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
• goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• coalition: Union of separate political parties
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• point: An item to be discussed
• central: Being in the middle
• discourse: The study of how we write and speak
• establishment: Act, process of starting an organization or system
• disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds