Vocabulary

• go on: To continue doing something
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
• in ruins: Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
• once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• positive: Showing agreement or support for something
• pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• quality: Feature associated with someone or something
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• premium: Having a higher than normal quality
• contemplate: To consider whether you will do something
• rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• click: To work well with someone or something
• project: To predict what will happen in the future
• literature: Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry
• council: Group chosen to make decisions about something
• science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• trip: To release an electrical switch
• preparation: Cream or substance applied onto the skin
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• fully: Completely or entirely
• decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
• acceptance: Act of accepting; agreement to accept
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• monument: Something built to remember an event or person
• fortress: Military buildings providing protection
• great: Very good; better than before
• accessory: Someone who assisted with a crime
• interactive: Acting or influencing others
• diploma: Document certifying graduation
• minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
• jewelry: Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
• weigh: To balance things against each other
• approachable: Easy to talk to or deal with
• cricket: Sport played by two teams hitting a ball with bats
• silver: Person's name
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• diligence: Hard work and effort
• bracelet: Chain or band worn around the wrist
• fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• extensively: Very much or often; to a large degree
• datum: Item of factual information
• optimist: Someone who believes the future will be good
• tomb: Small building or stone box where dead body is put
• depress: To make someone feel sad or miserable
• symbolize: To represent to show a thing's essential character
• hometown: Town (or city) where you grew up or where you live
• notepaper: Paper intended for writing short notes or letters