Vocabulary

• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• regardless of
• such as: For example; like
• pulled off: To manage to succeed
• to the rafters: Completely full; filled to the maximum capacity.
• cultural phenomenon: A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in hot water: In trouble; in a difficult situation.
• in totality: Completely; in the whole or entirety.
• make ends meet: To manage to live on the money you have.
• interact with
• stand out
• blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• alignment with: A state of agreement or cooperation between people, groups, or organizations.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• force for good: A person or thing that has a positive and beneficial influence.
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• move into: To start living in a new house or building
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• due to: Because of; owing to
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• update on: To provide the latest information about something.
• in terms of
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
• prioritize: To rank things in importance
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
• reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
• distinct: Clearly different in nature from something else
• legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
• contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
• initially: At first; originally
• feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
• consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
• brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• quality: Feature associated with someone or something
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• adapt: To change something for a different function
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• backlash: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
• innovative: Having or using new methods or ideas
• controversy: Strong public disagreement about something
• spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• foster: To raise a child who is not yours, for payment
• provide: To make available; to supply for use
• dedication: Addressing book, song to someone to show respect
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• stance: A position or opinion stated in public
• favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
• satisfaction: Happy feeling because of something that you did
• grill: Plate of food that has been grilled
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• exceptional: Being extremely and unusually good
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• business: A company formed for making profit
• expansion: Making or becoming larger
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
• dwarf: Person of short stature, due to medical condition
• service: Work that a person does to assist others
• restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
• found: To become aware of something that is happening
• charitable: Concerning helping people who are sick or poor
• ingrain: To be deeply attached or fixed in
• adherence: Faithful support a cause, religion, etc.
• underscore: To highlight or stress