Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• march on: To continue with a journey or task despite difficulties.
• bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
• zone in: To focus attention or effort completely on something.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• force into: To compel someone to do something against their will.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• in ruins: Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
• go away: To go on vacation
• in recognition: As an acknowledgment or appreciation of something.
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• close out: To sell off or eliminate remaining items or inventory, often at discounted prices.
• 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
• work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• get it down: To write something down; record something in writing.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• creep in: To enter or affect something gradually or stealthily.
• on the case: Actively investigating or working on a particular problem or situation.
• get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
• in bad shape: In poor physical or operational condition.
• buy back: To purchase something again after selling it.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
• for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
• incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
• on the books: Recorded in official documents or laws.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• got to: To arrive at some place
• at the moment: At this time; now
• on the bench: Not actively playing in a game; in reserve.
• jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• dial up
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• shy away from: To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• take it away: To remove something.
• on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
• from A to Z: Describes covering something completely or in full detail.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• 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
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• huge: Very very large
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• vaccine: Shot using weak disease cells to stop same disease
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• survival: Act of continuing to exist when facing difficulty
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• staff: Employees of a company
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• point: An item to be discussed
• speech: A formal talk to an audience
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• drug: Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
• focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
• fed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
• cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
• medicine: Something used in treating illness or pain
• datum: Item of factual information
• wildlife: All wild animals
• nick: Person's name
• pancreatic: Do with the long gland, that is behind the stomach
• dolly: Childish form of 'doll'