Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• have to: Must do
• deal with
• at least: As a minimum
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• got to: To arrive at some place
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• on oath: Having promised formally to tell the truth or perform duties.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• going on: To continue doing something
• settle in: To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• gravitate toward: To be attracted to someone or something.
• slip up: To make a mistake
• break out
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• crunch time: A critical period when extra effort is needed.
• carry out
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• other places: Different locations or areas
• in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
• on the house: Free; paid for by the establishment.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• bring back: To cause to remember
• at sea
• stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
• drop off: To leave someone, something somewhere
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• happen on: To find or discover by accident.
• tip of the iceberg: A small visible part of a much larger problem.
• go on: To continue doing something
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• 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.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• lead to: To result in some action
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in passing: Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
• close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
• darn good: Extremely good; excellent.
• in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• in terms of
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• cheer on: To shout encouragement to someone doing something.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• turn into: To change to become something else
• drive out: To force someone or something to leave a place or situation.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• due to: Because of; owing to
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• at the worst: Used to describe the worst possible situation or outcome.
• lord it over: To act in a superior or domineering manner over others.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• grand: A counter for 1000 of something
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
• leave: To go away from; depart
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• defense: Argument in support of something
• bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• ongoing: Continuing to exist or be in progress
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• college: School or educational institution for adults
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• match: To equal or be as good as something else
• attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
• marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• cage: Box made of wire or metal bars, e.g. for a bird
• datum: Item of factual information
• citizenship: Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• wheelchair: Movable chair mounted on large wheels
• partnership: Shared business relationship with someone
• courthouse: Building that houses judicial courts