Vocabulary

• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in terms of
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• have to: Must do
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• at least: As a minimum
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• in the mix: Being involved or included in a group or activity.
• send in: To mail or email an application, etc. somewhere
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• in league: Secretly working together to deceive or harm others.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• gobble up: To eat something quickly and greedily.
• check out
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• speed up: To move more quickly
• in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
• steer clear of: To avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant, dangerous, or likely to cause problems.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
• arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
• on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
• in the throes of: Experiencing a very difficult or painful process.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• smash hit: A very successful song, film, play, etc.
• in shock: When not enough blood flows round the body
• suck up: To try to gain favor by flattering or fawning.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• on the back of: As a result of or following something.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
• such as: For example; like
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• in deference to: Out of respect or consideration for someone or something.
• bend over backwards: To try very hard to help someone, often to an excessive degree.
• featured on: To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
• turn away: To go in a different direction; not face 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
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• deal with
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• buy up: To buy all of something for sale
• by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
• beside the point: Irrelevant; not important to the issue being discussed.
• drum out: To expel someone from a group, especially the military, in a formal and dishonorable way.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• left and right: In both the left and right directions.
• at length: In detail; fully
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• with both hands: Readily and enthusiastically accept something.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• bias: Preference to believe things even if incorrect
• reinforce: To send more troops/resources to support an army
• opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• neutral: Something with pH value of 7
• notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• objective: Being real, rather than simply being an idea
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• ecosystem: Types of plants and animals in an specific area
• press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• leave: To go away from; depart
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• century: Period of 100 years
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
• journalist: Writer of news reports for newspapers etc.
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• own: To have something as your property
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• journalism: Profession of writing or reporting news
• neutrality: Status of not participating in a dispute or war
• socialism: Political system with state control/free benefits
• socialist: Of socialism; being a socialist