Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• got to: To arrive at some place
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• regardless of
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• go on: To continue doing something
• left and right: In both the left and right directions.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• at least: As a minimum
• going on: To continue doing something
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• look back: To think about past events
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• deal with
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in terms of
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• lead to: To result in some action
• at the end of the rainbow: Refers to an impossible or fanciful goal or hope.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
• run up in: To become unexpectedly involved in a difficult or unpleasant situation.
• work out
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
• in retrospect: Thinking back on what happened
• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• to the hilt: To the fullest extent or completely.
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
• screw up: Spoken to make a big mistake
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• save for: To keep money so that you can buy something with it in the future.
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• liable for: Legally responsible for something.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• by any measure: According to any standard or criterion; in every way.
• power on: To activate or switch on a device or machine.
• sweet nothings: Romantic or affectionate words said quietly to someone.
• on the cheap: In an inexpensive way; cheaply.
• send in: To mail or email an application, etc. somewhere
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• in another way: Using a different method or approach.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• set up
• move ahead: To make progress; advance.
• through the roof: Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• no shame: Without a sense of embarrassment or guilt.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• ask in: To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
• hardened criminals: Criminals who are habitual offenders and are unlikely to be reformed.
• in contrast to: Differing from something else
• on ice: Kept cold or preserved by ice.
• stand by: To keep to an agreement
• in actuality: In fact; in reality; actually.
• in the loop: Being kept informed about something.
• loop in: To include someone in a conversation or communication.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in one piece: Undamaged; whole; not broken or harmed.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• out of step: Not moving with the same rhythm or pace as others.
• other places: Different locations or areas
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• serve with: To present food alongside another dish.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
• in the mix: Being involved or included in a group or activity.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
• shift: To change in position or direction
• military: Army or armed forces
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
• emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• leave: To go away from; depart
• crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• ton: Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
• existential: Philosophy concerning existence
• act: To behave in a certain way
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• public: Owned by the government
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
• datum: Item of factual information
• warfare: Methods used by those fighting in a war
• presidential: Concerning the president
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic