Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• have to: Must do
• at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
• at liberty: Free or not confined; allowed to go free.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• loaded gun: A firearm containing ammunition ready to be fired.
• speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
• in terms of
• step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
• face out: To have the front or main side directed towards something.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• go away: To go on vacation
• context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
• trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
• distract: To draw someone's attention away from something
• brag: To speak too proudly about yourself
• blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
• distress: State of great sadness, anxiety or pain
• abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• spontaneously: In a sudden, unplanned way
• immense: Very great in size or amount
• response: Something said/written as an answer to something
• backlash: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
• generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• explicit: Definite; clearly stated; specific
• transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
• anonymous: Unknown; with no name revealed
• admission: Act of allowing someone to enter
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
• naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
• promote: To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
• credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
• attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
• guilt: Shame at doing something bad or wrong
• apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
• illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• imply: To suggest something, without saying it directly
• scandal: Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
• pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
• custody: Legal right to be responsible and care for a child
• horrific: Terrifying and shocking
• flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
• ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
• probe: To carefully examine an issue by asking questions
• faucet: Tap; device for controlling the flow of water
• deceptive: Causing someone to believe what is not true
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• transgender: Involving a partial or full reversal of gender
• remove: To get rid of something completely
• cover: To record a different version of another song
• post: To send a letter or package using stamps
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• consensual: (E.g. of sex) being agreed to by those concerned
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
• report: Account of the necessary facts and information
• twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
• tout: To praise or promote something
• musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
• bikini: Two-piece swim suit for women