Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• come down to: To become in the end a matter of
• got to: To arrive at some place
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• on the panel: Being a member of a committee or group.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in a vacuum: Existing or considered without relation to other things; isolated from outside influences.
• at least: As a minimum
• cross over: To go from one side of something to the other.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• regardless of
• out of power: Not currently holding a position of authority or government.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• have to: Must do
• individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
• panel: Group who answer questions or give opinions
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• approval: Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• bottom: The part of your body you sit on
• 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
• chief: Leader of a race or group of people
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
• point: An item to be discussed
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• endorse: To show or express approval of
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
• historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
• guy: Man; boy; any person
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• confuse: To make something unclear or hard to understand
• vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
• litigation: Adjudication in a court; process of law
• ad: Public notice or advertisement
• socialist: Of socialism; being a socialist