Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• calling the shots: To be in charge; to make the decisions.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• near and dear: Very important and loved; cherished.
• first shot: The first attempt at doing something.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• without exception: Including everyone or everything; in every case; without any exclusions.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• at length: In detail; fully
• speak up for: To express support for someone or something, especially publicly.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• in the business of: Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
• money talks: Money has great influence or power.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• commercial: Radio or television advertisement
• neutral: Something with pH value of 7
• criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• venue: Place, area where an event is held or takes place
• acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
• contrary: (Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• result: Something produced through tests or experiments
• aid: To help others and provide things
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• provide: To make available; to supply for use
• connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
• criticize: To assess the work of others
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
• depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• legislation: Act or process of writing and passing laws
• personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
• chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
• decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• genocide: Deliberate destruction of a group of people
• point: An item to be discussed
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• host: Mass; a great number
• stadium: Building with a sports field for watching games
• quit: To leave a job
• arena: Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
• supportive: Providing help and support to someone or something
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• ministry: Body of religious workers and leaders
• apartheid: System that separated people on the basis of race