Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• have to: Must do
• going on: To continue doing something
• doom and gloom: A feeling of pessimism or despair; a focus on negative aspects.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• concern about: To worry about something.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• in terms of
• in reserve: Kept as a backup or for future use.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• step down: To reduce the amount of something
• chain of events: A sequence of occurrences, where each event causes or influences the next.
• by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
• on the books: Recorded in official documents or laws.
• left and right: In both the left and right directions.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• root out: To find and get rid of something completely, especially something unpleasant or unwanted.
• in attendance: Present at a particular event or meeting.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• time is of the essence: Deadlines are critical; prompt action is required.
• of the essence: Absolutely necessary or vital.
• get at: To criticize someone, often personally
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
• go either way: To have two possible outcomes; to be uncertain.
• spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
• lead up to: To prepare the way for; to serve as an introduction to.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• at least: As a minimum
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• on the record: Officially documented or registered.
• in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
• burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
• friends in high places: People who have powerful or influential connections.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
• a few moments: A short period of time
• on end: Continuously; without stopping.
• for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
• turn off
• take it easy
• on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• think back: To recapture the past
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• follow on: To happen as a result of something.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
• of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• dead or alive: Regardless of whether someone is living or dead; in any condition.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• nuts and bolts: The basic practical details.
• burst out: To suddenly express an emotion or sound.
• run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• 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
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• convention: Official agreement between two or more countries
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• leave: To go away from; depart
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• broad: General; not detailed
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• point: An item to be discussed
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• person: Man, woman or child
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• innocence: Lack of guilt or responsibility for a crime
• attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• powerful: Having control or influence over
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• congressional: Concerning the US congress
• pentagon: A five-sided shape
• history: Established pattern or record
• war: Situation where armies fight each other
• cameraman: Man who operates movie cameras as a job