Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• have to: Must do
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• next to: Being located along side another
• belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• go hand in hand: Two things closely related or connected, usually occurring together.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• ancient history: The study of the distant past, from the earliest humans through the first great civilizations.
• fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
• in a vacuum: Existing or considered without relation to other things; isolated from outside influences.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• do without: To manage without having or doing something
• on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• descend into: To go down into a place.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• at fault: Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
• at least: As a minimum
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• everyday people: Ordinary or common people, without special status or wealth.
• of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
• show up with: To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
• fight off: To defend a position, often violently
• bound with: Tied or fastened with a rope, cord, or other material.
• in the here and now: Focusing on the present moment or current situation.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• stand by: To keep to an agreement
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• come to terms with: To accept something difficult or unpleasant.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
• progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
• concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• intellectual: connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things
• legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• rational: Able to think clearly
• narrative: The telling of a story
• neutral: Something with pH value of 7
• myth: Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
• indigenous: Being naturally from an area, not somewhere else
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
• moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
• faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
• religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• core: To take out the central section of a fruit
• advance: Forward movement by an army
• segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• propaganda: (Use of) message that you want people to accept
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• civilization: A highly developed society
• internal: Being or happening in the body
• belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• enlightenment: State of having a lot of knowledge and wisdom
• eternity: A very long time; forever
• important: Having power or authority
• imperial: Of an empire or an emperor
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• justify: To give good reasons for something
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• exploitation: Abuse of, or selfish behavior towards someone
• person: Man, woman or child
• beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• human: A person; a man, woman or child
• knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill
• liberation: Act of setting someone or something free
• supremacy: State of being greatest or best possible
• missionary: Concerning or connected to a religious mission
• imperialism: Political system in which one country rules others
• governance: Way a government is run; function of a government
• colonization: Act of taking control over a place
• foundational: Being the base or important starting point
• rationality: Being able to think clearly
• islam: Religion of Muslims based on the Koran
• civilize: To teach people how to behave properly