Vocabulary

• got to: To arrive at some place
• have to: Must do
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at least: As a minimum
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• going on: To continue doing something
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• weigh on: To cause someone to feel worried or stressed.
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• walk back: To retract or reverse a previous statement or position.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• kick off: To start a football match.
• of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
• wind down: To become quiet or calm, after activity
• gain traction: To become popular or gain support.
• close out: To sell off or eliminate remaining items or inventory, often at discounted prices.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• report out: To formally announce or present findings or results.
• fall short: To fail to reach a required or expected standard or goal.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• due to: Because of; owing to
• muddle through: To manage to do something without much skill or planning.
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• tip over: To fall or turn over; to overturn.
• at worst: If the most unfavorable outcome happens.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• to scale: In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• at this point in time: At the current or specific moment under consideration.
• point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• grassroots movement: A political movement driven by the constituents of a community.
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• put into action: To start using a plan or method.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• take stock: To review or assess a situation.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• talking heads: A television program or segment that consists primarily of people talking, often with little or no visual variety.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• furious about: Extremely angry about something.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
• lame duck: An official (especially an elected one) in the final period of office, after the election of a successor.
• on the record: Officially documented or registered.
• at a minimum: At the very least; the lowest possible number or amount.
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
• out of power: Not currently holding a position of authority or government.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• run against: To compete against someone in an election or contest.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• on record: Formally and publicly stated
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• television station: A broadcasting station for television programs.
• featured on: To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
• step out: To go outside for a short time
• on to: Toward something; forward
• for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
• role: Character played by an actor
• leave: To go away from; depart
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• staff: Employees of a company
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• chief: Leader of a race or group of people
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• great: Very good; better than before
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• chuck: To throw carelessly or casually
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• deeply: To a significant degree
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• history: Established pattern or record
• national: Concerning a nation as a whole
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• war: Situation where armies fight each other
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting
• incoming: Coming toward a place or position; arriving
• miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
• hardline: Extreme and stubborn in your beliefs or opinions