Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• go away: To go on vacation
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• look back: To think about past events
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• break with: To end a relationship or association.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• tip of the iceberg: A small visible part of a much larger problem.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• bow down: To submit to someone or something; to show respect or obedience.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• ran up to: Approached quickly by running.
• on schedule: According to the timetable; not delayed.
• have to: Must do
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• culminate in: To reach the highest point or final stage; to result in.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• second hand: (Of goods) already used
• go on: To continue doing something
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in places: In some locations but not others
• struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
• heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
• festival: Cultural event with a program of events
• kill: To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
• afghanistan: Country in central Asia between Iran and Pakistan
• islamic: Concerning the culture and people of Islamic
• armed: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
• terrorism: Use of violent acts to make people afraid