Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• like hell: Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
• concern about: To worry about something.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• go after: To chase or pursue 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.
• for instance: As an example.
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in terms of
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• get a hold: To make contact with someone
• in the crosshairs: Being targeted for criticism or attack.
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
• apartment building: A building with many apartments or flats
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
• drill down: To examine something in detail; to analyze deeply.
• with time: As time passes; eventually.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• turn over: To lose possession of a ball in sports
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• cast on: To create the first row of stitches in knitting.
• work around: To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
• under normal circumstances: Typically; usually; in the absence of unusual factors or conditions.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• hinge on: To depend entirely on something.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• writ large: Displayed or obvious in a very clear or exaggerated way.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• check out
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
• interfere: To get involved in something not your business
• executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
• legitimate: Being born to legally married parents
• describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• fraud: Use of dishonest ways to take something valuable
• intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
• authority: The power to give orders to people
• alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• assignment: Task you are given to do (as in the armed forces)
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• seize: To take a place with force, as by military action
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
• act: To behave in a certain way
• custody: Legal right to be responsible and care for a child
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
• deploy: To put into position (often a military operation)
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• criminal: Involving illegal activity; relating to crime
• prepare: To make something ready for use
• administer: To give e.g. medicine to a patient
• dispatch: To send (people or objects) somewhere
• sue: Person's name
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• detain: To keep someone somewhere, e.g. in jail
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• provisional: Temporary and subject to certain conditions
• turnout: Outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip
• certify: To approve someone as authorized, valid
• stronghold: Castle, fort etc. place that is fortified or secure
• insurrection: Rising up against established authority; rebellion
• statewide: Occurring or extending throughout a state