Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on the plus side: Considering the advantages or positive aspects.
• a mirror image: An image that is identical but reversed, like a reflection in a mirror.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• going on: To continue doing something
• in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
• swing away: To start swinging something repeatedly or energetically.
• at least: As a minimum
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• above water: Not in debt or trouble; surviving or managing successfully.
• thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
• tie back: To fasten hair or an object so it is held back or out of the way.
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• lead to: To result in some action
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• have to: Must do
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
• things change: Circumstances or situations do not remain constant; they evolve or transform over time.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• of yore: Belonging to long ago; in ancient times.
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• in terms of
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
• exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
• decline: To bend towards the ground
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• shift: To change in position or direction
• chunk: A large bit of something; thick lump
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• approval: Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• millennial: Concerning a millennium (a thousand years)
• margin: Edge of an area
• century: Period of 100 years
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• mirror: Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
• chance: The way something happens without planning
• point: An item to be discussed
• swing: Movement in a curved motion
• worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
• nominee: One put forward or suggested for an award/position
• nationwide: Including or existing in every part of a country
• datum: Item of factual information
• presidential: Concerning the president
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• historically: In history; in the past
• favorable: When a good result or positive outcome is likely
• den: Home of some types of wild animals
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• unknown: Not being known or famous
• pew: Long bench, usually used in churches
• underwater: (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
• lion: Large wild cats from Africa and south Asia
• unpopular: Disliked by many people