Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• such as: For example; like
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• in three days: Within a period of three days from now or a reference point.
• once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
• upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• at fault: Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
• off the record: Not intended to be published or publicly disclosed.
• on the record: Officially documented or registered.
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• hit the headlines: To become the main subject in news reports.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
• live my life: To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• on account of: Because of.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
• offensive to: Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
• going on: To continue doing something
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• regardless of
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in retrospect: Thinking back on what happened
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
• consider: To think carefully about something
• reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• toxic: Poisonous; harmful
• brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
• quality: Feature associated with someone or something
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• primarily: In the most basic or important way
• board: Surface for posting or showing information
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• conspiracy: Plan made in secret to do something illegal
• foster: To raise a child who is not yours, for payment
• infamous: Famous because of something bad
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• role: Character played by an actor
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• racism: Belief that people of other races are bad/inferior
• secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
• scandal: Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• public: Owned by the government
• interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• resign: To leave a job because you want to
• founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
• worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• harassment: Continually bothering someone in an unfair way
• hysteria: A case of wild, uncontrollable behavior or panic
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• unethical: Behaving in a way not meeting moral standards
• bankrupt: Unable to pay debts
• datum: Item of factual information
• pamphlet: Thin book that provides information about a topic
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
• colonel: Person with senior rank in an army or air force
• ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
• papa: Another word for father