Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• regardless of
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• 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.
• bring about: To cause to happen
• sit down: To take a seat
• got to: To arrive at some place
• lame duck: An official (especially an elected one) in the final period of office, after the election of a successor.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• barely getting by: Managing to survive or live with very little money or resources.
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
• walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
• climb into: To get into or onto something by climbing.
• in reverse: In the opposite direction.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• fair point: A valid or reasonable statement; a good argument.
• spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in reason: Within sensible or acceptable limits.
• guard against: To take precautions against something undesirable.
• withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• power on: To activate or switch on a device or machine.
• stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
• enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
• write off: To cancel a debt; to recognize as a loss.
• sit back: To relax and take it easy.
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• lace up: To fasten shoes or other garments with laces.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• good humor: A cheerful or agreeable mood.
• in the spotlight: Receiving a lot of public attention; at the center of attention.
• in the bargain: In addition; as an extra benefit or consequence.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• get the better of: To defeat or overcome someone or something, especially emotions.
• in good hands: Under the care and protection of someone competent and trustworthy.
• chance on: To find or discover something unexpectedly.
• at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• embrace: Act of holding someone closely
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
• discrimination: Ability to recognize the difference between things
• vigilant: Being watchful; careful to monitor events
• prosperity: State of being financially/economically successful
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
• jealous: Wishing you were like someone or had their things
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• require: To demand that someone does something
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• minority: Group that is smaller and different from the rest
• generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
• military: Army or armed forces
• spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• conviction: Act of finding someone guilty of a crime
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
• withdraw: To take money out of a bank account
• inequality: Situation where things are not equal, fair
• constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• solidarity: Feeling of unity between people sharing ideas etc.
• aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• hallmark: Quality that is typical or defines person or thing
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• tyranny: Cruel government by a ruler who has complete power
• cynicism: Belief that bad motivates things/people are bad
• patriotic: Having a great love for your country
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• participation: Act of being involved in something
• creed: Set of beliefs/principles by which people live
• homeland: Country where you were born