Vocabulary

• such as: For example; like
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• ward off: To avert, deflect, or repel (something dangerous or undesirable).
• cut down: To reduce your use of something
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• interact with
• in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• turn on
• miss out: To exclude; not include in something
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• sophisticated: Making a good sounding but misleading argument
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• profound: Requiring deep thought; difficult to understand
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• cultivate: To grow plants, crops etc.
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• variety: Particular type of thing or person
• identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
• complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
• comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
• efficient: Able to produce results without waste
• perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
• conclusion: End of something; finish
• section: A part of a whole
• evolution: Theory that living things change over time
• labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• communicate: To give and exchange information
• agriculture: The science of farming
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• civilization: A highly developed society
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• advent: First appearance of something important
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• digital: Using electronic signals or computers
• development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
• industrial: Concerning making things in factories
• invention: Something new that is different from other things
• transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
• channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
• century: Period of 100 years
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
• simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• agricultural: Concerning farming, or the land
• mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
• ward: Person's name
• mid: At (or near) the middle point
• online: Connected to the internet
• axe: Tool with a sharp metal edge used to chop wood