Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• have to: Must do
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• choke point: A strategic narrow passage or area where movement is easily restricted or controlled.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• got to: To arrive at some place
• get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• contrast with: To be strikingly different from something else.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• out of favor: No longer approved of or supported; having lost popularity or approval.
• writ large: Displayed or obvious in a very clear or exaggerated way.
• hold it together: To remain calm and composed in a tough situation.
• fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
• longer lasting: Continuing or enduring for a greater amount of time.
• on record: Formally and publicly stated
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
• ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
• hold the line: To wait on the telephone.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
• aim at: To point or direct something, such as a weapon, towards a target.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• on the defensive: Behaving as if you are being attacked or criticized.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in charge: To be responsible for
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• carry out
• bring about: To cause to happen
• on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• medical center: A facility providing comprehensive healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
• look back: To think about past events
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in the moment: At the present time; now.
• out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• yell out: To shout or call out loudly.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• thankful for: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
• next to: Being located along side another
• rise above: To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• fall day: A day during the autumn season.
• by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• deal with
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• time will tell: The future will reveal the answer or outcome.
• back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• regardless of
• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• territory: Area of land defended by an animal
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
• accountable: Be responsible to someone or for some activity
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• convention: Official agreement between two or more countries
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• leave: To go away from; depart
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• coast: Land near the sea or ocean
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
• coalition: Union of separate political parties
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• point: An item to be discussed
• alive: Living; not dead
• memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
• attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• pentagon: A five-sided shape
• loss: Friend, family, or other loved person's death
• war: Situation where armies fight each other
• navy: Very dark shade of blue
• safe: Highly likely