Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in terms of
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• on the record: Officially documented or registered.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
• lame duck: An official (especially an elected one) in the final period of office, after the election of a successor.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
• suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• play it safe: To avoid risks; to be cautious.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• count on: To depend on someone
• have it both ways: To try to enjoy two opposing things at the same time.
• run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
• under the assumption: Based on the belief or supposition that something is true.
• run against: To compete against someone in an election or contest.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• at least: As a minimum
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• well up: (of tears) to rise to the surface and gather in someone's eyes.
• get behind: To support or encourage.
• on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
• stand by: To keep to an agreement
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• out of pocket: Having spent more money than one has received.
• for too long: For an excessively extended period.
• stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• chip away: To gradually make something weaker or smaller.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• take it away: To remove something.
• going on: To continue doing something
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
• go on: To continue doing something
• look ahead to: To think about and feel excited about a future event.
• go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
• bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• priority: Thing that is more important/urgent than others
• curious: Wanting to know more about something
• mortality: Quality or state of being capable of dying
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• proactive: Acting to head off anticipated future problems
• couple: To join something to something else
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
• framework: Skeleton structure of a building or construction
• pregnancy: When a woman carries her unborn baby inside her
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
• important: Having power or authority
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• amendment: A change, addition, or improvement to something
• focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
• maternal: Of mothers or being a mother
• action: Something that a person or thing does
• abortion: A medical operation to stop having a baby
• level: Specific height of something
• interference: Unwanted involvement in the concerns of others
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• presidential: Concerning the president
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• overturn: Improbable and unexpected victory
• roe: Eggs of a fish
• unpopular: Disliked by many people