Vocabulary

• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• shine through: To emit light through something.
• settle down: To become calm and relaxed after not being so
• regardless of
• have to: Must do
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• such as: For example; like
• lead to: To result in some action
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• perceive: To notice or become aware of something
• fatigue: Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
• assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
• struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
• genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
• esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• reinforce: To send more troops/resources to support an army
• impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
• navigate: To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
• insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
• compassionate: Feeling sympathy for people who are suffering
• acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
• avoid: To prevent from happening
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
• comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
• settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
• attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
• cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
• seemingly: Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
• rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
• diminish: To make something smaller or less important
• realm: Area ruled by a king or queen
• polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
• value: Importance you attach to something
• undermine: To weaken or destroy secretly and usually slowly
• foster: To raise a child who is not yours, for payment
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• sarcasm: Harsh or cutting remark
• validate: To show to be officially correct or allowable
• outright: In a complete manner; totally
• subtly: In a way that is delicate or slight, but effective
• inadvertently: Without intention, accidentally
• stance: A position or opinion stated in public
• insecurity: Lack of confidence or certainty about yourself
• mindful: Bearing in mind; attentive to
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• determination: Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
• grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
• constructive: Having positive effective results
• empathetic: Exhibiting deep emotional understanding
• point: An item to be discussed
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• great: Very good; better than before
• person: Man, woman or child
• mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
• discomfort: To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
• understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
• disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
• backfire: (Vehicle) to explode fuel in the muffler
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• round: From beginning to end (e.g. of the year)
• strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
• inclusive: Covering or including everything
• tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
• condescension: Behavior showing you think yourself superior