Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• got to: To arrive at some place
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• pay up: To pay money that you owe
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• other places: Different locations or areas
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• on tape: Recorded on audio or video media.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• at least: As a minimum
• drill down: To examine something in detail; to analyze deeply.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• going on: To continue doing something
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• make up: To invent or create a story
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• give back: To return something you borrowed
• see through: To realize the truth about
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• stand up against: To resist or oppose someone or something; to defend oneself against an attack or injustice.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• of late: Recently; lately.
• meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
• make with: To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
• in accordance with: In agreement with; following
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• shore up: To support to stop it bursting/being ruined
• in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
• in keeping with: In agreement with; consistent with.
• of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
• wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
• deal with
• speed up: To move more quickly
• clear up: To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• get on to: To decide to do something you have delayed doing
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• pour into: To transfer a liquid or substance into a container.
• break up
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• single step: A solitary action or measure.
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
• tear up: To cause someone much grief
• very top: The highest point or part of something.
• by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
• trickle down: To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
• on steroids: Greatly enhanced or intensified; more powerful or effective than usual.
• lead to: To result in some action
• start on: To begin or start doing something.
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• touch and go: A situation that is uncertain or risky, possibly dangerous.
• kick in: (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• crocodile tears: Insincere expressions of sorrow; false grief.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
• a few moments: A short period of time
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• go to jail: To be sent to prison as a punishment for committing a crime.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• come down to: To become in the end a matter of
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• in suspense: In a state of excitement or anxiety, uncertain about what may happen.
• in a row: One after another without a break.
• offensive to: Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
• red flag: A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• contrast with: To be strikingly different from something else.
• follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
• in tens: In groups or sets of ten.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• go higher: To increase or rise to a greater level.
• back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
• laughing stock: Someone or something that is considered ridiculous and is ridiculed by many people.
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• bargain on: To rely on or depend on something happening.
• record rate: The highest rate ever achieved or documented.
• at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
• on record: Formally and publicly stated
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• dire consequences: Very serious or terrible results that follow an action or event.
• under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
• clock up: To accumulate or achieve a particular number or amount of something.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• tremendous: Very good or very impressive
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
• align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• military: Army or armed forces
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• respect: To follow the established rules
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• briefly: Using little time or resources
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
• border: To be right next to another country or state
• regulation: Act of controlling something with rules or orders
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• amendment: A change, addition, or improvement to something
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• rig: To dishonestly fix the result of elections, games
• great: Very good; better than before
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• abortion: A medical operation to stop having a baby
• repeal: To stop or cancel (a law, etc.)
• deport: To force a person to leave a country
• wade: Person's name
• roe: Eggs of a fish
• undocumented: Lacking necessary paperwork (e.g. a passport)