Vocabulary

• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• have to: Must do
• at the moment: At this time; now
• spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
• crunch time: A critical period when extra effort is needed.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• toss up: A situation in which either of two possibilities is equally likely.
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
• at least: As a minimum
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• swing back: To move backward in a swinging or curved motion.
• stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
• struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
• boost: To increase something; to make something better
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• bold: Brave; very confident; too confident
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• decline: To bend towards the ground
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• pale: Light in color; unhealthy looking
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• swing: Movement in a curved motion
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• business: A company formed for making profit
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• behalf: As a representative of someone or a group.
• dubious: Doubtful; giving rise to doubts; suspicious
• skip: Very large waste disposal bin
• cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
• presidential: Concerning the president
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• turnout: Outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip
• corpus: Large collection of written and spoken language
• southeast: Location in the southeastern part of an area
• latino: Person with a Spanish-speaking background
• undecided: Not concluded; needing further thought
• bien: (French) good