Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
• major in: To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• come to terms with: To accept something difficult or unpleasant.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• look around: To explore a place; search for something.
• stand together: To unite in support or defense as a group.
• have to: Must do
• on to: Toward something; forward
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
• privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
• practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• poverty: State of being poor
• purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
• philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
• stake: Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
• reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
• financial: Involving money
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• afford: To make available, to provide
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• prosperity: State of being financially/economically successful
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
• professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
• essay: Short piece of written opinion on a subject
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• pat: Person's name
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• vocational: Concerning the training in special job skills