Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• going on: To continue doing something
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
• count on: To depend on someone
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• very top: The highest point or part of something.
• in terms of
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• merge with: To combine or blend together into a single entity.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• have to: Must do
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
• hilarious: Extremely amusing; very funny
• enormous: Huge; very big; very important
• compromise: To weaken your position or views
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
• aisle: Long narrow space between rows of seats
• frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
• corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
• disguise: Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
• grumpy: Easily annoyed and complaining
• novelty: Items that are unusual, interesting, or unique
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• account: An advantage
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
• subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
• clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
• corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
• costume: Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
• leave: To go away from; depart
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• documentary: Supported by written evidence
• premise: Foundation idea in an argument/discussion
• important: Having power or authority
• mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• expense: Money you have to pay to do part of your job
• aspire: To have a great ambition or goal
• difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
• wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
• paramount: More important/significant than all other things
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• funnel: to send something directly and intentionally.
• post: To send a letter or package using stamps
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• happen: To take place or occur
• lament: Song or poem that expresses great sadness
• gratify: To be pleased because you were right or had praise
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• journalism: Profession of writing or reporting news
• dune: Hill made of sand that is formed by the wind
• silicon: Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
• transact: To do a business exchange, usually involving money
• insufferable: Unbearable; very rude or arrogant; intolerable
• quid: Slang for one British pound