Vocabulary

• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• have to: Must do
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• pointing at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
• aside from
• in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• behind the curtain: Secretly; not in public view.
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• break with: To end a relationship or association.
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• in God's name: Used to express surprise, anger, or urgency.
• fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
• break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
• at least: As a minimum
• spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• moment of truth: A critical point, especially in a difficult situation, when one's fate or success is determined.
• the moment of truth: The crucial time when the real outcome is decided.
• rein in: To control or limit something.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
• overwhelming majority: A very large majority; a majority that is so large as to be almost unanimous.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
• emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
• totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
• attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
• carpet: Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• summit: Official meeting(s) of the leaders of countries
• act: To behave in a certain way
• curtain: Piece of cloth used to cover a window
• confirm: To formally approve or check something
• flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• point: An item to be discussed
• armor: Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• judgment: Opinion that is made after careful consideration
• outrage: Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
• great: Very good; better than before
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• supply: Availability of products and services for use
• elevator: Machine that carries people between floors
• invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
• violation: Abuse, damage or total disregard
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• granite: Type of very hard stone used in buildings
• national: Concerning a nation as a whole
• dam: Wall built to stop the flow of water
• caucus: Private meeting of people in a political party
• war: Situation where armies fight each other
• straighten: To make or become straight
• preventable: Being capable of being stopped from happening
• boo: To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
• ballroom: Large room used mainly for dancing
• reelection: Act of election or being elected again