Vocabulary

• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• have to: Must do
• settle on: To decide definitely to do or have something.
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• interior design: The art or profession of planning the interior decoration of a building.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• put aside: To save money regularly.
• at least: As a minimum
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• in motion: Moving; not stationary.
• go on: To continue doing something
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
• extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
• engage: To start to fight with an enemy
• slightly: Only a little
• effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
• ingredient: Food item used when making a meal or drink
• exaggerate: To makes things seem more extreme than reality
• determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
• encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
• spontaneous: Happening on its own, without anyone helping it
• legitimate: Being born to legally married parents
• interpret: To express so that others understand it
• spouse: Someone's husband or wife
• commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
• separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
• obstacle: Object that blocks a path or course
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
• desire: To wish for, hope or want something
• notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
• underestimate: To make too low a guess of something's size, value
• overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
• exist: To be present, alive or real
• function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
• dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
• innate: Being part of something's nature
• sake: Japanese rice wine
• willpower: Ability to make yourself do what you really want
• settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
• exclusively: For the use of only one person or group
• contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
• grasp: Person's control over something
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• ancestor: A person from your family that lived in the past
• fatal: Causing death; having very bad consequences
• dispute: To argue with someone about something
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• dedication: Addressing book, song to someone to show respect
• distant: Unfriendly; cold
• important: Having power or authority
• intuitively: In a manner based on feelings rather than facts
• detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
• stern: Being very severe, strict, or serious
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• person: Man, woman or child
• pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
• understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
• compatibility: Ability to get on (or be used) well together
• believe: To think or accept that something is true
• meet: To provide something that is necessary
• long: Person's name
• discord: Jarring sound from inharmonious notes
• precondition: Condition that must be done before other things
• soulmate: Person thought to be your perfect romantic partner
• setup: Way something is organized or arranged
• pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
• fanfare: Music played to announce a special person or event