Vocabulary

• for instance: As an example.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• see out: To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• at least: As a minimum
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• painted over: To cover something with paint.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• material: Cloth; fabric
• constant: Happening frequently or without pause
• realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
• pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
• instance: An example of something; case
• represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
• atmosphere: Air around us
• academic: Concerning education, schools, universities, etc.
• influence: To affect or change something indirectly
• abstract: Passage of text from an article or book
• compound: Series of buildings that are walled or fenced off
• exist: To be present, alive or real
• dump: To end a romantic relationship
• exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
• proximity: State of being near or close to something
• contemporary: Being modern, up -to-date, of this age
• fade: To cause to lose brightness of color
• landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
• subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
• abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• leave: To go away from; depart
• react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
• resolve: To make a decision to do something
• canvas: Special cloth on which an artist paints a picture
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
• visible: Can see, easily seen or understood
• important: Having power or authority
• intend: To plan or want to do something
• sentimental: Displaying emotions too easily or strongly
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• sharp: Person's name
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• block: Solid piece of material used for building
• dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
• operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
• allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
• usage: Amount something is used
• blur: To make something unclear or out of focus
• warehouse: Large building for storing goods, e.g. grain
• fill: To make something full
• refuse: To not accept, allow, or give something
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• part: Division of a book
• burn: To destroy with fire
• rum: Alcoholic liquor made from molasses/sugar cane
• traditionally: Something done in a customary, traditional manner
• hillside: Side or slope of a hill