Vocabulary

• along with: In addition to; together with.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• put it down: To place something on a surface.
• on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• float away: To drift or move gently away on water or in the air.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• up until now: Until the present time; so far.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in truth: In fact; actually; really
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• at least: As a minimum
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
• mental: Concerning the mind
• depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• alternative: Something different you can choose
• controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
• deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
• therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
• severe: Very bad; harsh
• executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• priority: Thing that is more important/urgent than others
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
• compound: Series of buildings that are walled or fenced off
• cardiovascular: Concerning the heart and vessels of the body
• permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• quality: Feature associated with someone or something
• military: Army or armed forces
• veteran: Person experienced through long service
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• clinical: Concerning the treatment or observing patients
• stance: A position or opinion stated in public
• heal: To recover from or forget a bad experience
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• breakthrough: Important discovery in doing something difficult
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
• promise: To say you will certainly do something
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• compass: Device that shows the direction of north
• efficacy: Ability to produce a desired outcome
• cite: To officially order someone to appear in court
• spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
• datum: Item of factual information
• psychedelic: Having very bright contrasting colors and shapes
• reversal: Change to the opposite, often from good to bad
• interpretive: By way of explanation or interpretation