Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• at least: As a minimum
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• hand in glove: In very close cooperation or partnership.
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• at a minimum: At the very least; the lowest possible number or amount.
• lead to: To result in some action
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• heading to: Going in a particular direction.
• best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
• for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
• at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
• cast the first stone: To be the first to criticize or blame someone else.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• on bail: Released from custody by paying a sum guaranteeing court appearance.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• last summer: The summer before this one.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• economic collapse: A severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity.
• or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• in short supply: Not available in sufficient quantity; scarce.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• under the sun: Everything in the world; everything imaginable.
• in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• lead on: To encourage someone to believe something that is not true.
• lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• as time goes by: Over the course of time; as time passes.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• tit for tat: An equivalent given in return; retaliation.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
• ward off: To avert, deflect, or repel (something dangerous or undesirable).
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• sound bite: A short extract from a recorded interview or speech, used for broadcast.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• keep it off: To avoid gaining weight again after having lost it.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• fraud: Use of dishonest ways to take something valuable
• military: Army or armed forces
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• cast: People who appear in a play or movie
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• aid: To help others and provide things
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• leave: To go away from; depart
• arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
• border: To be right next to another country or state
• hostage: Person held prisoner to get a demand satisfied
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• monitor: To observe and keep a record of something
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• point: An item to be discussed
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
• future: Time that is to come after the present
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• official: Real, exact, truely felt
• attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• weight: How heavy something is
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
• illegally: In a manner not allowed by law; criminally
• voter: Person who can vote in an election