Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• have to: Must do
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in terms of
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• left and right: In both the left and right directions.
• on the wrong track: Following a mistaken idea or course of action.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• at least: As a minimum
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• on the house: Free; paid for by the establishment.
• count on: To depend on someone
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• toss up: A situation in which either of two possibilities is equally likely.
• thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
• throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
• drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• on the order of: Approximately; about a certain amount or number.
• jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• break it to: To tell someone bad news.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• up for grabs: Available to anyone who wants them.
• price in: To include a particular cost or factor in a total price.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• sum up
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• tell on: To report someone's bad behavior to an authority.
• in a row: One after another without a break.
• on occasion: Sometimes, but not regularly.
• on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• got to: To arrive at some place
• get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• due to: Because of; owing to
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
• sort out: To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• run away from: To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
• go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• bunch: A group of things of the same kind
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• couple: To join something to something else
• 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
• leave: To go away from; depart
• approval: Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• border: To be right next to another country or state
• important: Having power or authority
• science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• public: Owned by the government
• point: An item to be discussed
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• swing: Movement in a curved motion
• approve: To formally accept something or grant permission
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
• incumbent: A person who holds a particular office or position
• datum: Item of factual information
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• electorate: Group of people who may vote in an election
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting