Vocabulary

• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• have to: Must do
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• 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
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• on the bench: Not actively playing in a game; in reserve.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• 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
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• enormous: Huge; very big; very important
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• dumb: Senseless; stupid
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
• authority: The power to give orders to people
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• huge: Very very large
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
• regulate: To control something with rules or laws
• reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
• deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• equal: Same in shape, size, or number
• degree: Amount or extent of something
• cynical: Always believing that bad things are the reasons
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• forum: Meeting where people can openly discuss a subject
• bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
• singular: Form of a word referring to only one person/thing
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• point: An item to be discussed
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• earnest: Serious; determined; not light-hearted
• datum: Item of factual information
• bluff: To pretend to do something to trick someone
• dolly: Childish form of 'doll'