Vocabulary

• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• In the event of: If something happens, especially something undesirable
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• at least: As a minimum
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• split up: To break up your marriage or relationship
• in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• follow through: To fulfill a promise
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• on to: Toward something; forward
• look after: To take care of someone or something
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• awkward: Lacking smooth movement
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• variety: Particular type of thing or person
• measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
• admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
• continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• financial: Involving money
• divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• valuable: Being useful or important
• judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• compare: To consider how similar and different things are
• compatible: Able to get on or be used well together
• couple: To join something to something else
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• fate: What will happen to you in the future, often bad
• taboo: Not being accepted by customs or society
• cynical: Always believing that bad things are the reasons
• divorce: Legal breakup of a marriage
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• prospective: Likely to happen or be something in the future
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• bind: To cover a wound, as with a bandage
• focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
• marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
• partnership: Shared business relationship with someone
• pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
• gen: (UK old-fashioned, informal) Information about a particular subject
• phd: Advanced university degree; Doctor of Philosophy