Vocabulary

• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• such as: For example; like
• scratch the surface: To deal with a subject or problem without analyzing it thoroughly.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• have to: Must do
• consists of: Is made up or composed of.
• best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
• arranged in: Organized or placed in a specific order or manner within a particular space or format.
• per year: For each year; annually.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• go into detail: To explain or describe something fully and completely.
• into detail: To explain or discuss something thoroughly with many specifics.
• fit together: To combine or join parts properly or correctly.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• going on: To continue doing something
• through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• by all means: Certainly; of course
• check out
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• intellectual: connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things
• amount: Quantity of something
• emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
• complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
• stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• huge: Very very large
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• organ: Part of a person's body with a particular function
• blend: To combine different elements or substances
• mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
• theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
• minor: Not so large in size; not important or valuable
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• master: To gain control over something
• important: Having power or authority
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• complexity: State of having many parts and not being simple
• director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
• ingenious: Very good at making things or solving problems
• prolific: Producing something in large quantities
• compose: To calm yourself after being angry or upset
• share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
• drama: Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• vocal: Expressing an opinion publicly in a loud way
• intellect: Ability to think with reason and intelligence
• melody: Song; music
• unison: Same pitch in two or more musical tones or voices
• flute: Musical instrument played by blowing into one end
• opera: A type of play that is sung with classical music
• violin: Wooden instrument with strings, played with a bow
• famously: In a manner or to an extent that is well known
• solo: Being performed or done alone
• cello: Second largest member of the violin family
• canon: General rule of how to behave or do things
• baroque: Highly decorated, as some art in 18th century