Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
• at least: As a minimum
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• deal with
• going on: To continue doing something
• pick apart: To find faults/problems with by examining closely
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• peel off: To remove the outer layer or skin of something.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• speaks volumes: To strongly convey a message or impression without words.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• have on: To be wearing something.
• win over: To convince others to support you or your ideas
• such as: For example; like
• hurt for: To lack or be in need of something important.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• on the record: Officially documented or registered.
• passed by: Went past someone or something.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• in all likelihood: Very probably; almost certainly.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
• first off: To begin with; firstly.
• coordinate with: To work together efficiently and harmoniously with someone or a group to achieve a common goal.
• drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• of late: Recently; lately.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• serve out: To complete a period of time in prison or another form of punishment.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
• in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
• write in: To add text to a document or form.
• out of the gate: At the very beginning of an event or process.
• on the stump: Actively campaigning or giving public speeches.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in terms of
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• bad blood: Feelings of hate between people because of arguments or things that happened in the past.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in the black: Operating with a profit; not in debt.
• tie to: To connect or link something to something else.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• opponent: Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• 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
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• point: An item to be discussed
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• person: Man, woman or child
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
• guy: Man; boy; any person
• problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
• fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• diesel: Heavy mineral oil used for power engines
• vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• denounce: To criticize publicly and forcefully
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
• war: Situation where armies fight each other
• muslim: Of or relating to Islam
• gas: Elements in our air, like oxygen or nitrogen
• ad: Public notice or advertisement
• operative: A secret agent; spy
• voter: Person who can vote in an election
• uncle: Brother of a parent or the husband of your aunt
• jr: Shortened form of 'junior'