Vocabulary

• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• have to: Must do
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• cast doubt: To cause uncertainty or suspicion about something.
• concern about: To worry about something.
• in keeping with: In agreement with; consistent with.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• set by: To separate and save for another use or time
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• writ large: Displayed or obvious in a very clear or exaggerated way.
• get to the bottom of: To find the true cause or explanation of something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• calling the shots: To be in charge; to make the decisions.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• regardless of
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• such as: For example; like
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• give in: To submit work; hand in
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
• executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
• frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
• financial: Involving money
• disrupt: To cause a disturbance in an activity in progress
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• account: An advantage
• apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• role: Character played by an actor
• platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• margin: Edge of an area
• analysis: Careful study to better understand something
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• confusion: Not knowing what to do; state of disorder
• spend: To use money to pay for something
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
• precedent: A similar action happening before now
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• certification: Official or legal permission to do something
• great: Very good; better than before
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
• childhood: The time when you are a child
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• allege: To state without proof
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
• ad: Public notice or advertisement
• estrange: To cause to be no longer connected or close to