Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• in places: In some locations but not others
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• have to: Must do
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• writ large: Displayed or obvious in a very clear or exaggerated way.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in terms of
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• toss up: A situation in which either of two possibilities is equally likely.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• improve: To make, or become, something better
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• territory: Area of land defended by an animal
• frustration: Annoyance because things don't go the way you want
• lean: To balance against or on something for support
• conference: Series of lectures held as an event
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• dramatically: In a sudden or extreme manner
• huge: Very very large
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• district: Area of a country, city, or town
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• apparent: Easy to see or clearly understand
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• tilt: To change to a newly preferred idea or opinion
• aim: Act of pointing something at a target
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• spend: To use money to pay for something
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• endorse: To show or express approval of
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• sway: Power or influence to control a person or group
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• overwhelmingly: So it cannot be resisted
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• datum: Item of factual information
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• ideological: In conformity with fixed ideas or beliefs
• congressional: Concerning the US congress
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• duo: Two (e.g. of living or people)
• eve: The time just before something happens