Vocabulary

• such as: For example; like
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• rate as: To consider someone or something to be of a particular quality or standard.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• with regards to: Concerning; relating to; about.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• on a daily basis: Happening every day.
• speaks volumes: To strongly convey a message or impression without words.
• go on: To continue doing something
• denial of: The act of refusing to grant or allow something requested.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
• let out: To allow a person, animal to leave the room, house
• do exercise: To perform physical activities to improve health and fitness.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• in operation: Currently working or functioning as intended.
• better known as: More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
• intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
• multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
• constant: Happening frequently or without pause
• native: Someone from or born in a specific country
• severe: Very bad; harsh
• capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
• reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
• solitary: Done alone; spending a lot of time alone
• surveillance: Careful watching of a person/place, e.g. by police
• exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• facility: Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
• contact: Touching or feeling something
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• factor: Something that influences a result
• retain: To continue to have or use; keep the quality of
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• district: Area of a country, city, or town
• torture: Hurting someone to force them to give information
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• deem: To judge something to be a certain thing, way
• infamous: Famous because of something bad
• isolation: Condition of being in a distinct, separate place
• corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• rehabilitation: Helping criminals, etc. to return to normal life
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• wipe: To clean or dry something with a cloth
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
• staff: Employees of a company
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• monitor: To observe and keep a record of something
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• point: An item to be discussed
• inmate: Person who lives somewhere, especially in jail
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• stimulation: Arousal of interest or emotions
• daily: Happening every day
• theft: Act of stealing
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• isolate: To identify, consider, or deal with separately
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• toiletry: Items for washing and taking care of your body
• confinement: Action of holding or imprisoning someone
• goodwill: An attitude of kindness or helpfulness
• scorpion: Insect with long taim and a poisonous sting
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• penitentiary: Prison for those convicted of major crimes
• correctional: Concerned with or providing correction
• descriptor: A label; something that describes
• overcrowd: To have too many people or things in