Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• at least: As a minimum
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• neck and neck: So close in a race or competition that it's difficult to tell who is winning.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• aim at: To point or direct something, such as a weapon, towards a target.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• in the Biblical sense: According to the meaning or context found in the Bible.
• deal with
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• seize on: To quickly use or take advantage of an opportunity or information.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
• lead up to: To prepare the way for; to serve as an introduction to.
• hear things: To imagine hearing sounds or voices that are not real.
• man of god: A religious leader or devout person serving God.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• squeaky clean: Extremely clean, pure, or morally blameless.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• compelling: To force someone to do something
• flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• 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
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• gender: State of being male or female
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• 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
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• criminal: Involving illegal activity; relating to crime
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
• fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
• attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
• sue: Person's name
• vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
• biblical: Concerning the bible
• masculinity: Trait of behaving in ways typical of men
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• historically: In history; in the past
• sexuality: Whether someone is homosexual or heterosexual
• history: Established pattern or record
• analyst: Someone who is skilled at studying details of data
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
• war: Situation where armies fight each other
• gay: Happy and bright