Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• for instance: As an example.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on the brain: To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
• above ground: Located on or higher than the earth's surface.
• whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• check out
• under construction
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• wear away: To erode or diminish by friction or long use.
• on a string: To be under someone's control or influence.
• hold it in: To restrain or suppress an emotion or feeling.
• next to: Being located along side another
• in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
• hook up with: To meet or connect with someone.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in profile: Viewed or shown from the side, showing outline or contour.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
• drink to: To raise a glass to honor or celebrate someone or something.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• pull it out: To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
• under the microscope: Being examined very carefully or in great detail.
• on the flat: Located on a level, even, or smooth surface.
• in the scene: Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• source for: A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• deliberately: In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• instance: An example of something; case
• property: Particular quality that someone or something has
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
• brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
• afford: To make available, to provide
• pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
• preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
• religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
• rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
• typical: Normal; usual; expected
• architecture: Design and construction of buildings
• grain: Seeds of plants used for food
• profile: To write a short description of a person or group
• seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
• pigment: Substance that makes things have a certain color
• illustrate: To supply pictures to go along with words
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
• chamber: Enclosed space that contains something
• internal: Being or happening in the body
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
• document: Official (printed) record that gives information
• bottom: The part of your body you sit on
• desert: To leave a place for ever; abandon
• pyramid: Four-sided structure with sides meeting at the top
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• copper: Reddish-brown metal used in cables or wires
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• vertical: (Of a line, etc.) going up and down; not horizontal
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• piece: A counter in a board game
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• monument: Something built to remember an event or person
• great: Very good; better than before
• front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
• person: Man, woman or child
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• part: Division of a book
• feather: One of the many light soft things on a bird's body
• assassin: Person who kills a public figure
• bob: To move up and down repeatedly
• pharaoh: A king or queen who ruled in ancient Egypt
• creed: Set of beliefs/principles by which people live
• afterlife: Life after death
• inscription: Words that are written or cut into statue, etc.
• sphinx: Ancient statue with lion's body/man's head
• fluorescence: Visible/invisible radiation from e.g. x-rays
• embalm: To preserve (a corpse) using chemicals and oils
• bc: Before Christ; used after dates/years