Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• better known as: More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
• such as: For example; like
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in terms of
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
• progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• split: No longer married or in a relationship
• awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
• contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
• significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• franchise: Right to run a business using name of a company
• appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
• address: Exact street location of a place
• journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
• remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• scheme: Plan (sometimes dishonest) to get or do something
• profile: To write a short description of a person or group
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• equal: Same in shape, size, or number
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• dissolve: To cause something to end
• grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
• census: Survey to collect data about people in an area
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• important: Having power or authority
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• act: To behave in a certain way
• public: Owned by the government
• active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• great: Very good; better than before
• pioneer: Person exploring a new place or field of endeavor
• significance: The potential for something to have a big effect
• plaque: Sign on building as a reminder of an event/person
• motto: Short sentence/phrase expressing aims of a group
• strand: Long part of a rope, someone's hair, etc.
• enormously: Extremely (happy, popular, etc.)
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• nominate: To choose someone to fill a certain position
• bustle: To move energetically or busily
• historian: Someone who studies the course of history
• suffrage: Right to vote in national elections
• headquarter: Main office of a company or organisation