Vocabulary

• got to: To arrive at some place
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• have to: Must do
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• into power: To gain political control or leadership position.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
• restaurant chain: A group of restaurants owned by the same company and operating under the same brand name.
• in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
• such as: For example; like
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• blue collar: Relating to manual work or workers, especially in industry.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• against all odds: Despite having very little chance of succeeding.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• at least: As a minimum
• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• lame duck: An official (especially an elected one) in the final period of office, after the election of a successor.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• bear with me: Be patient with me.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• dead giveaway: An obvious sign or clue that reveals something that is meant to be hidden or kept secret.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• out of gas: Having no more gasoline in the tank of a vehicle.
• cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
• from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
• admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
• reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• pile: Large amount of something
• vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
• screw: To cheat someone, as out of money/property
• hangover: Ill feeling from drinking too much alcohol
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• ethnic: Of people who share the same culture, traditions
• construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
• extinction: When every example of animal, plant is dead
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• mandate: To order that something is done
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• cliff: High, vertical or steep surface of rock or ice
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• coalition: Union of separate political parties
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• resign: To leave a job because you want to
• successful: Having the desired effect or result
• great: Very good; better than before
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
• lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
• sausage: Finely chopped and seasoned meat in a skin
• weapon: An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• guy: Man; boy; any person
• defiant: Refusing to obey (rules, parent); resistant
• peanut: Edible small nut which grows under the ground
• site: Place that is reserved for a particular activity
• chuck: To throw carelessly or casually
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• beam: To send out information, signals, or light
• level: Specific height of something
• picture: General situation or state of being
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• impeachment: Charging a public official with misconduct
• pool: Amount collected, e.g. money, for some purpose
• liar: Person who tells lies
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting
• eunuch: Man who has been castrated