Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• at least: As a minimum
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in terms of
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• got to: To arrive at some place
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• critical to: Extremely important or essential.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• cut back: To use less of something
• deal with
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• set up
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• get it down: To write something down; record something in writing.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
• on credit: Purchasing something now but paying for it later.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• at issue: Being the subject currently under discussion or dispute.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• in flames: Burning fiercely
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• military installations: Multiple military bases or facilities.
• take down: To capture physically
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• on a day-to-day basis: Happening regularly every day as a routine.
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• out of the blue: Unexpectedly; without warning
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• lash out: To suddenly attempt to hit someone or something.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• two-way street: A situation or relationship involving reciprocal action or obligation.
• back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• ring out: To sound loudly and clearly.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• carry out
• case by case: Considering each case individually, rather than applying a general rule.
• leave it there: To put something down and not move it from that location.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• do over: To repeat an action; do something again
• du jour: As made or served on a particular day; fashionable or popular at the moment.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• on the house: Free; paid for by the establishment.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• in key: Singing or playing notes correctly according to the musical key.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• pass by: To go past someone or something.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• in good part: To a large extent; mainly because of something.
• fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
• of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
• positive light: A way of presenting someone or something that makes them seem good or desirable.
• next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• at liberty: Free or not confined; allowed to go free.
• add on: To attach or include something extra.
• pour into: To transfer a liquid or substance into a container.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• lead to: To result in some action
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• critical: Making a negative judgment of something
• strike: To hit something
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• military: Army or armed forces
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
• accountability: Responsibility to someone or for some activity
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
• press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• 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
• act: To behave in a certain way
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• campus: Grounds of an institution, e.g. a university
• point: An item to be discussed
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• range: Cooking stove with multiple burners
• great: Very good; better than before
• amendment: A change, addition, or improvement to something
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• diesel: Heavy mineral oil used for power engines
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• fraternity: Social club of male college students
• mid: At (or near) the middle point
• musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume