Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in terms of
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• got to: To arrive at some place
• at least: As a minimum
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• as a consequence of: Because of; due to something that happened before.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• deal with
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• sit down: To take a seat
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• look back: To think about past events
• ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
• make ends meet: To manage to live on the money you have.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• against you: In opposition to you.
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• save for: To keep money so that you can buy something with it in the future.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• pop up: To appear suddenly.
• before now: Up until this moment; previously.
• set up
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• in fairness: Used to indicate honesty or justice in judgment.
• run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in the open: Publicly; not secret.
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
• talk radio: A radio program or station featuring discussions and interviews.
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• find out about: To look for information to learn about it
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• jack up: To lift something to a higher position
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• check through: To examine something carefully and completely.
• come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
• for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
• for too long: For an excessively extended period.
• work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
• squeeze in
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
• strike against: To take action, especially a strike, in opposition to something.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
• long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• come: To arrive at a place
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• part: Division of a book
• generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
• year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• district: Area of a country, city, or town
• education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
• college: School or educational institution for adults
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• laughter: Action or sound of laughing
• percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
• bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
• insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
• tuition: Money that is paid for lessons
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• unemployment: Number of people without jobs in a country
• manufacturing: To produce large numbers of products in a factory
• local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
• homeless: Having no home; living on the streets
• negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
• voting: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
• civility: Or courteous behavior and politeness
• homelessness: Having no home; living on the streets