Vocabulary

• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at least: As a minimum
• have to: Must do
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• off the record: Not intended to be published or publicly disclosed.
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• on time
• crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• bring about: To cause to happen
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• murder rate: The number of murders committed per a specific population size, usually per 100,000 people, in a given area and time period.
• in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• root out: To find and get rid of something completely, especially something unpleasant or unwanted.
• pile up: To put things on top of each other to form a pile
• follow through: To fulfill a promise
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in the neighborhood of: Approximately or about a certain amount or distance.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• put aside: To save money regularly.
• spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• on the docket: Scheduled to be heard in court or discussed at a meeting.
• last summer: The summer before this one.
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• above and beyond: More than what is expected or required; exceptional.
• roll out the red carpet: To give someone a very special or warm welcome.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• name card: A small card printed with one's name and other details such as address, telephone number, and occupation.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• in solidarity: With unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; showing support or sympathy.
• on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
• root for: To support a sports team
• keep from: To prevent someone from doing something
• take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
• in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
• fraud: Use of dishonest ways to take something valuable
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• 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
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• household: Being in everyday use; common
• distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
• insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• refugee: Person forced to leave their home e.g. due to war
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• journalist: Writer of news reports for newspapers etc.
• ongoing: Continuing to exist or be in progress
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• coverage: Type of programs a radio or TV station broadcasts
• 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
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• great: Very good; better than before
• person: Man, woman or child
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• part: Division of a book
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• detain: To keep someone somewhere, e.g. in jail
• hispanic: Connected with Spanish-speaking culture
• ballet: Form of theater telling a story in music and dance
• latino: Person with a Spanish-speaking background
• voter: Person who can vote in an election