Vocabulary

• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• at the moment: At this time; now
• reproductive health: The health of the reproductive systems and their functions and processes.
• hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• carry the torch: To continue or uphold a tradition or cause.
• make a pitch: To present an argument or proposal trying to persuade others.
• at least: As a minimum
• hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
• going on: To continue doing something
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• extreme: Very great in degree
• necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
• shift: To change in position or direction
• momentum: Speed or force that is gained when something moves
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• affect: To cause a change in something else
• pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• similar: Nearly the same; alike
• remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• factor: Something that influences a result
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• approval: Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• fascination: Quality that attracts attention
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• point: An item to be discussed
• own: To have something as your property
• sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• millennium: Period of time that lasts one thousand years
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• torch: Light or flame to be carried in the hand
• incumbent: A person who holds a particular office or position
• upper: Drug that improves mood or increases energy
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting
• underwater: (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
• supporter: Someone showing they are in favor of a idea, plan
• statewide: Occurring or extending throughout a state