Vocabulary

• zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
• stamp of approval: Official endorsement or authorization; a sign that something is considered acceptable or of good quality.
• come down to: To become in the end a matter of
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• human development: The process of improvement in people's well-being and quality of life.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• very much so: To a great extent; indeed
• by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
• by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
• in point: Relevant; pertinent
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
• perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
• integrity: Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
• acquire: To get or earn something by thinking or working
• consider: To think carefully about something
• reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
• consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
• shift: To change in position or direction
• strict: Tending to enforce rules; severe
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
• consistency: Quality of behaving or meaning the same
• direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
• contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
• superficial: On the surface only; not deep
• apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
• trend: Current style or fashion
• narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
• approval: Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
• ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
• depth: Distance below a surface
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• increasingly: More and more; in greater degree or amount
• friction: Disagreement between two or more people
• visible: Can see, easily seen or understood
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
• intentional: Done with a deliberate plan to do or achieve
• hub: Center of action or interest
• rejection: Decision that something is not good enough
• business: A company formed for making profit
• multitude: Large number of people or things; crowd
• diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
• mobility: Ability to move
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• volatility: Changing from a solid or liquid to a gas
• quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
• human: A person; a man, woman or child
• climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
• travel: To go to a place that is far away
• want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
• strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
• quietly: In a quiet manner; making little sound or fuss
• visa: Authorization to enter a foreign country
• nomad: One of a group that wanders searching for food
• arab: Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation