Vocabulary

• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• in the hope of: With the expectation or desire for something to happen.
• at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
• lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
• write down: To record in writing
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• stand back: To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
• at bay: Kept at a distance; held back.
• at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
• extent to which: The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
• intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
• articulate: To express something clearly using language
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
• depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
• effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
• expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
• technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
• genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
• straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
• insomnia: Inability to sleep for many nights
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
• extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• chaotic: Utterly confused
• reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
• odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
• exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
• precisely: In an exact and accurate manner
• rage: Strong or violent anger
• clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
• peculiar: Not usual or normal; strange
• neglect: Act of failing to do something important, required
• sane: showing good judgment and understanding
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
• appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
• normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• revenge: Getting back at someone by hurting them back
• important: Having power or authority
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• tumble: To fall downwards, hitting the ground a few times
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• point: An item to be discussed
• restless: Worried and uneasy; ceaselessly in motion
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• coherent: (Of language, ideas) logical and well-organized
• liberate: To free someone or something that was captured
• bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
• thesis: Long paper presenting original research and ideas
• embarrassment: Shame you feel when you did something wrong
• disdain: Lack of respect because you think you are better
• polished: To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it