Vocabulary

• got to: To arrive at some place
• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• strike up: To begin a friendship, relationship, or conversation.
• on the double: Very quickly; immediately
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• up for grabs: Available to anyone who wants them.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• conquer the world: To gain control of the world through military force or other means.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in times: During periods or moments of.
• long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• past time: An activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• in isolation: Separately from other people or things; alone.
• falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
• make up: To invent or create a story
• sit back: To relax and take it easy.
• intellectual property: Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
• on a level: In a fair and equal manner; with equal opportunities.
• want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
• phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• follow through: To fulfill a promise
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
• courtesy of: Provided or permitted by (someone or something).
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• tough questions: Difficult or challenging questions that require careful consideration and honest answers.
• stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
• at least: As a minimum
• stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• college: School or educational institution for adults
• organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party