Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• have to: Must do
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• deal with
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• color in: To fill a drawing or space with color, often in artwork.
• above average
• bang for the buck: The best value or return for the money spent.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• in places: In some locations but not others
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• in terms of
• per year: For each year; annually.
• cap on: An upper limit or restriction on something, such as spending or quantity.
• divide up: To separate something into parts and share it between people.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• on the defensive: Behaving as if you are being attacked or criticized.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• on the real: Honestly or truly; speaking sincerely.
• vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• plant: Factory or a place where things are made
• carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
• power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
• money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things