Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• have to: Must do
• on to: Toward something; forward
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• got to: To arrive at some place
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• at least: As a minimum
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• in terms of
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• go on: To continue doing something
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• fill out: To become fatter
• tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
• road ahead: The future; what is to come.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• see through: To realize the truth about
• everyday people: Ordinary or common people, without special status or wealth.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• up to speed: Fully informed; aware of the latest information
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• with a twist: In an unexpected or unusual way; with an added element that changes the expected outcome or nature of something.
• toss up: A situation in which either of two possibilities is equally likely.
• as of right: By lawful entitlement or established right.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• through the roof: Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
• into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
• burn up: To consume all of something, e.g. fuel, energy
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• at all hours: At any time, day or night.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• tag on: To add something extra or join a group or activity.
• in perspective: Considered in relation to other things, so as to judge what is truly important.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• toe the line: To conform to a rule or standard; to obey orders without question.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• sheer number: A large quantity or amount of something.
• carry out
• meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• longer lasting: Continuing or enduring for a greater amount of time.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• bear out: (Of facts) to confirm the truth of
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• on horseback: Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• eye popping: To open one's eyes wide in surprise or shock.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• to the core: Completely; fundamentally; in every aspect.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• roll in: To arrive in a casual or unimpressive manner.
• against the world: Feeling alone in opposition to everyone else.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• like no other: Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
• catch on: To become popular; start to be used
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• set up
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• don't hold your breath: Used to say something is unlikely to happen soon or at all.
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
• strike: To hit something
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
• frustration: Annoyance because things don't go the way you want
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• vaccine: Shot using weak disease cells to stop same disease
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
• labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• agency: Business that provides some service for others
• wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• defense: Argument in support of something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• century: Period of 100 years
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• public: Owned by the government
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• point: An item to be discussed
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• festival: Cultural event with a program of events
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• gild: To give an attractive but deceptive appearance to