Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
• in isolation: Separately from other people or things; alone.
• lead to: To result in some action
• by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
• at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
• arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
• explain away: To attempt to remove doubt or blame by explanation.
• zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• due to: Because of; owing to
• not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• fall out
• got to: To arrive at some place
• against you: In opposition to you.
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• emerged as: To become known or apparent; to come forth as.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• emotionally charged: Filled with strong emotions; causing strong emotions.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• such as: For example; like
• lock in: To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• regardless of
• hold the line: To wait on the telephone.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• ritual: Performed as part of a ceremony
• physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
• permanent: Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• simultaneously: At the same time; all together
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• fragile: Easily affected, broken, or harmed
• psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
• exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• narrative: The telling of a story
• rational: Able to think clearly
• criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
• avoid: To prevent from happening
• collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
• universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• civilization: A highly developed society
• provide: To make available; to supply for use
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• ideology: Ideas or beliefs which form theory and policy
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
• ambiguity: State of being confusing, uncertain or unclear
• century: Period of 100 years
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• existential: Philosophy concerning existence
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
• chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
• portfolio: A list of the financial assets held by someone
• superiority: Quality of being more effective, skillful etc.
• volatility: Changing from a solid or liquid to a gas
• cynicism: Belief that bad motivates things/people are bad
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• detachment: Feeling of not being personally involved
• bullshit: Telling lies, nonsense (very rude)
• ideological: In conformity with fixed ideas or beliefs
• genesis: Beginning of something important
• rationality: Being able to think clearly