Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• got to: To arrive at some place
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• have to: Must do
• give it up: To stop trying to do something
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• not necessary: Not required; not needed.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• beat out: To defeat someone in a competition or contest.
• check out
• fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• run against: To compete against someone in an election or contest.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• source for: A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• look around: To explore a place; search for something.
• cheer up: To make or become happier or less upset
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
• blind date: A date between two people who have never met before, usually arranged by a mutual acquaintance.
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
• set on: To attack
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• on thin ice: In a precarious or dangerous situation; at risk of trouble or punishment.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• pick on: To tease or bully someone
• awkward: Lacking smooth movement
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• crowd: To force too many things, people into
• 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
• span: Distance between two supports of a bridge
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
• press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
• absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
• threaten: To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• chief: Leader of a race or group of people
• bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• dynasty: Family that controls a country for a long time
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• great: Very good; better than before
• guy: Man; boy; any person
• announce: To make a public statement about a plan, decision
• seminar: A small class at a college or university
• marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
• laughter: Action or sound of laughing
• chuck: To throw carelessly or casually
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• print: To make many copies of a page, magazine or book
• tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
• presidency: Fact or period of time of being a president
• show: To be easily seen or displayed
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• bob: To move up and down repeatedly
• number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
• watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
• speak: To be able to use a certain language
• duck: To avoid doing something that is difficult
• wolf: A dog-like wild animal
• homeland: Country where you were born
• congratulate: To say 'well done' to if a good thing happened
• ad: Public notice or advertisement
• fox: Small forest animal with 4 legs and a long tail
• waiter: Man who serves food or drinks in a restaurant
• gavel: Small wooden hammer used by (e.g.) a judge