Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• in terms of
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• go away: To go on vacation
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• on to: Toward something; forward
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• off the hook: Released from an obligation or responsibility.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• carry out
• at least: As a minimum
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• build out: To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• after hours: After the usual closing time.
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• at sea
• stand behind: To support or defend someone or something.
• news conference: A meeting organized for the purpose of disseminating information to the news media.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• scheduled for: To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
• up to speed: Fully informed; aware of the latest information
• go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
• on the house: Free; paid for by the establishment.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
• on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
• meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• set forth: To explain; present a plan; express in words
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• hinges on: Depends entirely on something.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• follow suit: To do the same thing that someone else has done
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• deal with
• cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
• under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
• cool off: To become cooler.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• up till: Until a particular time or point.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• come to terms with: To accept something difficult or unpleasant.
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
• for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• pull for: To support or hope strongly for someone's success.
• in service: Available for use; operational
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• write in: To add text to a document or form.
• phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• defense: Argument in support of something
• constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• ongoing: Continuing to exist or be in progress
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• point: An item to be discussed
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• great: Very good; better than before
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• assistance: Act of helping someone
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• fed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
• vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
• percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• impeach: To charge a public official with misconduct
• impeachment: Charging a public official with misconduct
• national: Concerning a nation as a whole
• caucus: Private meeting of people in a political party
• war: Situation where armies fight each other
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting