Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in terms of
• at least: As a minimum
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• have to: Must do
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• going on: To continue doing something
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• bring back: To cause to remember
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• from sea to shining sea: Covering a whole country from one coast to the other.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• out and about: Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
• go along with: To agree to do something
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
• lash out: To suddenly attempt to hit someone or something.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• in attendance: Present at a particular event or meeting.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• in under: Located inside and beneath something.
• for the ages: Something memorable and worthy of being remembered forever.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• lean towards: To be inclined to support or favor something; to tend to agree with.
• run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
• lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
• behind closed doors: In private; secretly or confidentially.
• meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• across from: Being on the other side
• of theirs: Belonging to them; their possession or property.
• on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
• do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• deal with
• tie up: To be occupied or engaged in something
• boil down: To reduce in volume by boiling; to concentrate.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• in motion: Moving; not stationary.
• worth mentioning: Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• break away: To escape from a situation suddenly
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
• while away: To spend time in a relaxed way because you have nothing else to do.
• pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• roll back
• in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• think back: To recapture the past
• on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
• take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
• up until now: Until the present time; so far.
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• hang over: To be a worry or problem that continues to exist
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• bring about: To cause to happen
• fade away: To disappear slowly
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
• on the ropes: In a very bad situation; close to defeat or failure.
• experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• clock on: To register the start time of work using a time clock.
• carry out
• for too long: For an excessively extended period.
• share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
• lead to: To result in some action
• from the face of the earth: Completely disappeared or destroyed.
• no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
• by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• move into: To start living in a new house or building
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• handing off: To transfer responsibility or control to someone else.
• dwell upon: To think or talk about something for a long time.
• stitch together: To sew pieces of cloth or material to form one piece.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
• in short order: Very quickly; without delay.
• with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
• hark back: To refer to or remember something from the past.
• look back: To think about past events
• out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
• withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• have a heart: Show mercy or compassion to someone.
• at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• left out: To forget; omit
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• on a daily basis: Happening every day.
• of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
• lift off: To take off vertically, as a rocket or helicopter.
• live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
• head out: To leave a place; depart
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• a few moments: A short period of time
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• off script: Not following a prepared script; speaking or acting spontaneously.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• doom and gloom: A feeling of pessimism or despair; a focus on negative aspects.
• set up
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• replace with: To put something new in the place of something old or broken.
• cobble together: To make something that works but imperfectly
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• rust belt: A region in the northeastern United States that was formerly dominated by industry.
• embrace it: To accept something enthusiastically.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• pay back: To return money or a favor
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• this day and age: The present period or modern times.
• in this day and age: In the present time; nowadays.
• screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• box in: To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
• on schedule: According to the timetable; not delayed.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
• in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• in contrast to: Differing from something else
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
• heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
• serve with: To present food alongside another dish.
• next to: Being located along side another
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• in keeping with: In agreement with; consistent with.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• go on: To continue doing something
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• with all due respect: A polite phrase used to express disagreement or criticism.
• extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• address: Exact street location of a place
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
• military: Army or armed forces
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
• transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
• agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• rhetoric: The study of public speaking or writing techniques
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• ceremony: Special social or religious event
• coverage: Type of programs a radio or TV station broadcasts
• speech: A formal talk to an audience
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• reform: To re-shape something to a better condition
• helicopter: Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• part: Division of a book
• great: Very good; better than before
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• inauguration: Official ceremony to start a new presidency, etc.
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• bush: A wooden plant that is smaller than a tree
• unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
• divisive: Causing division or disagreement
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• chuck: To throw carelessly or casually
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• unity: Being in full agreement; being joined together
• tax: To require a lot of physical or mental effort
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• presidency: Fact or period of time of being a president
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• face: To cover a surface with something like paint
• outgoing: Leaving a place or a position
• oath: Promise to do something
• incoming: Coming toward a place or position; arriving
• tableau: View or sight that looks like a picture