Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• settle in: To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at least: As a minimum
• past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• lead to: To result in some action
• have to: Must do
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• as a rule: Generally; usually
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• head for the hills: To run away or escape from danger immediately.
• in terms of
• without exception: Including everyone or everything; in every case; without any exclusions.
• bear witness to: To testify or attest to something; to provide evidence of something.
• rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
• at present: Currently; now
• touch on: To briefly discuss
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
• diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
• crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
• food: What people and animals eat to live
• civilization: A highly developed society
• primitive: Lacking a written language and advanced technology
• history: Established pattern or record
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• agriculture: The science of farming
• surplus: More than is needed or wanted