Vocabulary

• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• up for grabs: Available to anyone who wants them.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• at least: As a minimum
• as it stands: In the present condition or situation.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• put back: To return something to the proper place
• on a promise: Relying on someone's assurance or commitment.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• turn on
• passed by: Went past someone or something.
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• in passing: Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• casts doubt: To cause uncertainty or suspicion about something.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• consider: To think carefully about something
• executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• momentum: Speed or force that is gained when something moves
• personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• result: Something produced through tests or experiments
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• aid: To help others and provide things
• performance: Act of doing something
• progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
• leave: To go away from; depart
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
• important: Having power or authority
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• chance: The way something happens without planning
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• halfway: A middle point between two extremes
• interference: Unwanted involvement in the concerns of others
• presidency: Fact or period of time of being a president
• gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• communism: Political system with state-controlled industry
• vocal: Expressing an opinion publicly in a loud way
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• healthcare: Nursing care to prevent illness or recover from it
• acquit: To perform or behave well, badly
• socialism: Political system with state control/free benefits
• affordability: Cheap enough to buy something you want