Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• in terms of
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• toss up: A situation in which either of two possibilities is equally likely.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in name: Used to indicate something exists only in title, not in reality.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• at least: As a minimum
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• going on: To continue doing something
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• move off: To start moving; to depart.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• window of opportunity: A favorable period of time for doing something that will lead to a successful outcome.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• at sea
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• on to: Toward something; forward
• next to: Being located along side another
• few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• dial in: To connect to a computer network or system remotely, typically using a modem.
• on the books: Recorded in official documents or laws.
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• positive light: A way of presenting someone or something that makes them seem good or desirable.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• asleep at the wheel: Failing to pay proper attention or be responsible.
• at the wheel: In control of driving a vehicle.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• deal with
• neither side: Not either of two sides or parties.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• health benefits: Advantages provided by an employer or insurance plan related to healthcare, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
• substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
• lead to: To result in some action
• ketogenic diet: A high-fat, very low-carbohydrate diet that forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates.
• keep off: To not walk on something e.g. the grass
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• take stock: To review or assess a situation.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• scoop up: To gather or pick up something with a scoop or similar tool.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• get behind: To support or encourage.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• go to prison: To be incarcerated in a penal institution as a consequence of committing a crime.
• look back: To think about past events
• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
• at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
• allow for: To take into consideration
• set up
• intellectual property: Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
• lean in: To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• original ideas: New and creative thoughts or concepts.
• content: Being happy or satisfied
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
• category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
• lethal: Causing or able to cause death
• influence: To affect or change something indirectly
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• penalty: Negative effect resulting from your actions
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• coast: Land near the sea or ocean
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• storm: To act violently or angrily
• hurricane: Very severe storm usually occurs near the ocean
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• person: Man, woman or child
• execution: Killing a person as a (usually legal) punishment
• production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
• punishment: Being punished; thing you do when being punished
• weight: How heavy something is
• embassy: Building where an ambassador works
• datum: Item of factual information
• gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• injection: Act of adding or putting in; adding to
• clergy: Priests as a group
• landfall: Seacoast first sighted on a voyage or flight
• musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
• botch: To do something very badly or carelessly
• pike: A type of fish