Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• at least: As a minimum
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• going on: To continue doing something
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• under way: Having started and in progress; in motion or operation.
• in the back seat: Having a less active or secondary role; not in control.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• deal with
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• in the open: Publicly; not secret.
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• settle in: To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
• for all practical purposes: In effect; for real-world or practical use.
• set in place: To establish or arrange something in a particular position or condition.
• ride out: To survive a difficult period or situation without serious harm.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
• scheduled for: To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• on to: Toward something; forward
• spit out: To eject something from the mouth.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
• in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• from hell: Extremely bad, unpleasant, or difficult.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• around the clock: All day and all night; continuously.
• on file: Recorded and stored in a systematic way.
• count down: To say numbers in order from say 10 to 1
• in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
• not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• around the corner: Very near; close by.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• not necessary: Not required; not needed.
• in motion: Moving; not stationary.
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
• first off: To begin with; firstly.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• until the cows come home: For a very long time, often longer than expected.
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• the leading cause: The most significant or primary reason for something.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• got to: To arrive at some place
• followed up: To check information or facts later
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• crack down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• never say die: To encourage persistency and not giving up.
• speaks volumes: To strongly convey a message or impression without words.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• text: To send a message by phone or other device
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• sanction: Official support or approval
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• committee: Group of people who do or decide something
• storm: To act violently or angrily
• hurricane: Very severe storm usually occurs near the ocean
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• public: Owned by the government
• point: An item to be discussed
• boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
• accuse: To claim that someone has done something wrong
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• great: Very good; better than before
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• criminal: Involving illegal activity; relating to crime
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• execution: Killing a person as a (usually legal) punishment
• trust: To expect confidently
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• exchange: Sharing/directing a look, etc. at someone else
• diesel: Heavy mineral oil used for power engines
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• landfall: Seacoast first sighted on a voyage or flight
• lawyer: Professional who helps people with the law