Vocabulary

• think about: To consider something carefully.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• have to: Must do
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• productive conversation: A conversation that yields useful results or advances understanding.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in terms of
• faculty member: A person who teaches or does research at a college or university.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• level with: To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• perceptions of: Ideas, beliefs, or images you have as a result of how you see or understand something.
• in use: Being used at the present time.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
• hear things: To imagine hearing sounds or voices that are not real.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• the leading cause: The most significant or primary reason for something.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• law enforcement officer: A member of an agency responsible for enforcing laws.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• have on: To be wearing something.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• gain access: To obtain the ability or right to enter or use something.
• give out: To be used up; have nothing left; fail
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• regardless of
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• mental: Concerning the mind
• engage: To start to fight with an enemy
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• initiative: Ability to come up with solutions by yourself
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• productive: Producing things in large quantities; fertile
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• narrative: The telling of a story
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• draw: To attract attention to someone or something
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• parallel: To be equal to, or like, something else
• profile: To write a short description of a person or group
• mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• public: Owned by the government
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• societal: Concerning society or a society
• supportive: Providing help and support to someone or something
• datum: Item of factual information
• advocacy: Request for change
• prevention: Act of stopping something bad from happening
• interpersonal: Occurring among or involving several people