Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• such as: For example; like
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• at least: As a minimum
• have to: Must do
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• for instance: As an example.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
• at a glance: Immediately; instantly upon looking.
• go to ground: Hide or disappear to avoid capture or trouble.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• at worst: If the most unfavorable outcome happens.
• alignment with: A state of agreement or cooperation between people, groups, or organizations.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• put under: To administer an anaesthetic to someone.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
• off the hook: Released from an obligation or responsibility.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• play ball: Cooperate or act in agreement with others.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• check out
• in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
• progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
• description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• combat: To fight someone or something physically
• influence: To affect or change something indirectly
• feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
• lean: To balance against or on something for support
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
• acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
• dominant: The strongest; most powerful
• religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• enterprise: A business or organization
• channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• point: An item to be discussed
• pagan: People who do not have a formal religion
• perfect: So good it cannot be improved
• person: Man, woman or child
• greed: Wanting too much of something
• ultra: Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• part: Division of a book
• capitalism: Economic system where companies own industry
• catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
• reproductive: Concerning the process of making children
• abortion: A medical operation to stop having a baby
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• affiliation: Social, educational or business relationship
• communism: Political system with state-controlled industry
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• pastor: Minister in charge of a Christian church or group
• discord: Jarring sound from inharmonious notes
• orthodox: Believing in and following traditions; traditional
• skeptic: Doubtful person; one who doubts the truth of
• sinful: (Acts that) break a religious law
• colonialism: System in which a country controls a colony