Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• have to: Must do
• in terms of
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• at least: As a minimum
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• going on: To continue doing something
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• 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.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• pot calling the kettle black: Accusing someone of a fault one also has; hypocrisy.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• in attendance: Present at a particular event or meeting.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• up to speed: Fully informed; aware of the latest information
• off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
• right off the bat: Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• on edge: Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
• tv show: A television program.
• fend off: To defend and keep (threats) at distance
• under way: Having started and in progress; in motion or operation.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
• eye popping: To open one's eyes wide in surprise or shock.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• on time
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• check on: To check that things are OK, correct
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• cry out: To shout or scream loudly, often due to pain, fear, or surprise.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• happen by: To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
• by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
• to that end: In order to achieve that aim or purpose.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• drop off: To leave someone, something somewhere
• pay down: To reduce the amount of money needing to be paid
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• buy back: To purchase something again after selling it.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
• of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
• fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• family ties: The connections and relationships between members of a family.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• 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
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
• generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• drone: A remote controlled flying device
• carpenter: Person that makes, repairs objects made of wood
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• great: Very good; better than before
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• land: Region or country
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• gap: Distance between two objects
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
• percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• peace: Calm and quiet state
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• gay: Happy and bright