Vocabulary

• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• cultural phenomenon: A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• pay up: To pay money that you owe
• phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
• privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
• practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
• iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
• exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
• spot: A certain place or area
• consider: To think carefully about something
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• rampant: Growing rapidly and uncontrollably
• instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
• compatible: Able to get on or be used well together
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
• entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
• leave: To go away from; depart
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• document: Official (printed) record that gives information
• master: To gain control over something
• entertain: To receive someone as a guest
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• intrigue: To make someone interested or curious
• ceremony: Special social or religious event
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• public: Owned by the government
• apprentice: Person learning a trade by working for an expert
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
• person: Man, woman or child
• attend: To take care of someone in need
• part: Division of a book
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
• geisha: Japanese female entertainer, dancer and singer