Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• have to: Must do
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
• break even: To neither make a profit nor a loss
• out of work
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• keeping up: To understand what someone is saying
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• on credit: Purchasing something now but paying for it later.
• build out: To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
• come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
• bring on: To cause to appear, e.g. onto a stage
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• concern about: To worry about something.
• push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
• time after time: Repeatedly; on many occasions.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
• news conference: A meeting organized for the purpose of disseminating information to the news media.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• scheduled for: To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
• grapple with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
• in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• stand down: To end a state of readiness, e.g. for war
• at least: As a minimum
• going on: To continue doing something
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• print out: To produce a paper copy of a document from a computer.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• cast on: To create the first row of stitches in knitting.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• at the moment: At this time; now
• go places: To be successful in life or in a particular field.
• only from: Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• run away from: To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
• on tape: Recorded on audio or video media.
• run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• says it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• in reverse: In the opposite direction.
• throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
• chomping at the bit: Feeling eager or impatient to begin something.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• such as: For example; like
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• weather the storm: To survive a difficult situation or period without serious damage.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
• beat to: To play or create music with a specific rhythm or tempo.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• in the clear: Free from suspicion or blame; exonerated.
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• in the closet: Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
• in a fair way: Making good progress toward a goal or result.
• genetic information: Hereditary information encoded in the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of an organism.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• on a daily basis: Happening every day.
• interact with
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• after the fact: Happening or known later than the actual event.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• amount: Quantity of something
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• military: Army or armed forces
• 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
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
• district: Area of a country, city, or town
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• defense: Argument in support of something
• alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• spend: To use money to pay for something
• ongoing: Continuing to exist or be in progress
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• piece: A counter in a board game
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• point: An item to be discussed
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• great: Very good; better than before
• person: Man, woman or child
• difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• supply: Availability of products and services for use
• central: Being in the middle
• cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• mega: Big; great; large; impressive
• phoenix: Mythical bird that was burned but rose from ashes
• ad: Public notice or advertisement
• mead: Alcoholic drink made from honey