Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• have to: Must do
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• lead to: To result in some action
• look back: To think about past events
• going on: To continue doing something
• in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
• spell out: To explain something in a very clear and detailed way.
• get across: To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
• dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
• of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• extended period: A long duration of time.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• got to: To arrive at some place
• swing back: To move backward in a swinging or curved motion.
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• when the time comes: At the appropriate or necessary future moment.
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• on a level: In a fair and equal manner; with equal opportunities.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• from that time: Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• check on: To check that things are OK, correct
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
• every kind of: Each and all types of something; all varieties of.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• claw back: To recover something, especially money, that was previously lost or given away.
• push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
• school district: A specific geographic area or region responsible for the administration and operation of public schools.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• make with: To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
• in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• presume to: To be audacious enough to do something; to act without permission or right.
• certainly possible: Definitely able to happen or be done.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
• move back: To retreat or withdraw from a position.
• draw out: To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• back then: At that time in the past.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• write in: To add text to a document or form.
• cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• decline: To bend towards the ground
• emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
• current: Electricity flowing through wires
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• shift: To change in position or direction
• quality: Feature associated with someone or something
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• literacy: Fact of having knowledge of a particular subject
• article: Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
• digital: Using electronic signals or computers
• text: To send a message by phone or other device
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• oral: Concerning the mouth
• datum: Item of factual information
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• literate: Being educated and having read a lot of literature
• populist: Politician claiming to represent ordinary people