Vocabulary

• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• stand in for: To take the role of another person
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• sheer number: A large quantity or amount of something.
• see about: To look into or arrange something.
• cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
• black and white
• in the driver's seat: In a position of control or authority.
• run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
• talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• hanging out: To spend time with your friends
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
• pecking order: A hierarchy where individuals know their place and relative power.
• set up
• first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
• going on: To continue doing something
• speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
• offensive to: Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
• get behind: To support or encourage.
• bring about: To cause to happen
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• have to: Must do
• person: Man, woman or child
• engage: To start to fight with an enemy
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
• object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
• pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• act: To behave in a certain way
• body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
• idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
• sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• empower: To give someone a power or ability
• image: Picture, sculpture or painting of something