Vocabulary

• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• at least: As a minimum
• got to: To arrive at some place
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• have to: Must do
• in places: In some locations but not others
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• regardless of
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• reproductive health: The health of the reproductive systems and their functions and processes.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• get to the bottom of: To find the true cause or explanation of something.
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• such as: For example; like
• have on: To be wearing something.
• has over: To invite someone to your house.
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• in terms of
• at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• add on: To attach or include something extra.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• cancerous growth: An abnormal mass of tissue resulting from uncontrolled cell division that is malignant.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• final stretch: The last part of something; the concluding phase.
• blow up: To suddenly become angry
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• going on: To continue doing something
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• first off: To begin with; firstly.
• on the front foot: Being confident and proactive in an activity or situation.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• move off: To start moving; to depart.
• up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• make it worse: To aggravate a situation; to make something bad even worse.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• allow for: To take into consideration
• in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• in good conscience: Without violating one's moral principles; with a clear conscience.
• in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
• hinges on: Depends entirely on something.
• grapple with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
• stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
• roll back
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• face down: To confront or deal with someone or something in a brave or determined way.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• fight out: Engage in a fight until it fully ends or a conclusion is reached.
• speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
• over the edge: In a state of emotional or mental breakdown; beyond the limits of what one can handle.
• in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• fight it out: Settle a dispute by fighting until there is a clear winner.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• gain access: To obtain the ability or right to enter or use something.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• trash talk: Insulting or boastful speech intended to demoralize, intimidate, or humiliate someone, especially an opponent.
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
• approval: Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
• important: Having power or authority
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
• citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• abortion: A medical operation to stop having a baby
• level: Specific height of something
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
• speed: How fast or slow something is or is done
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• detain: To keep someone somewhere, e.g. in jail
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• legislature: Official group with the authority to make laws
• nick: Person's name
• musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
• ad: Public notice or advertisement