Vocabulary

• back then: At that time in the past.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• at the moment: At this time; now
• turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
• turn you on: To cause someone to feel sexually aroused.
• tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
• turn on
• drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
• stand out
• few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
• advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
• stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
• paradox: Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
• paralysis: Inability to move or feel all or part of the body
• absurd: So foolish as to be difficult to believe
• crowd: To force too many things, people into
• reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• sarcasm: Harsh or cutting remark
• tragic: (Of a play, movie, or book) with a sad ending
• poignant: Having the effect of making you feel sad/moved
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
• boredom: Feeling of being uninterested or unexcited
• fundamentally: In a basic and important way
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• suicide: Act of purposely killing yourself
• politician: Someone whose job is in politics
• triumph: Joy from victory or success
• council: Group chosen to make decisions about something
• creative: Having the ability to make something new
• existential: Philosophy concerning existence
• exhaust: System of pipes through which gases escape
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• nonsense: Foolish or untrue statements or ideas
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• surround: To be all the way around something
• daily: Happening every day
• great: Very good; better than before
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
• laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
• lane: Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
• studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
• grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• chuckle: To laugh quietly, as when amused
• parody: Humorous or satirical imitations of something
• outward: Going away from a place that will be returned to
• volcanic: (E.g. of a temperament) easily angered; violent
• verse: Writing with words that rhyme or are rhythmic
• band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
• heir: Person to receive power or money when someone dies
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• detachment: Feeling of not being personally involved
• pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
• comb: Small, toothed tool to tidy your hair
• poetic: Imaginative, descriptive and often emotional
• story: One of many floors or levels in a building
• website: Collection of webpages in one location
• absurdity: State of being so foolish it is hard to believe
• voice: Ability to sing well
• sergeant: Officer of low rank in the military
• transcendent: Beyond the range of human experience/understanding
• walrus: Arctic sea-animal like seal but with 2 long tusks
• craziness: Insanity; strangeness
• lotus: Any aquatic plant of the water lily family
• revolver: Pistol that has multiple slots for bullets
• grandson: Your son or daughter's son
• pa: Father