Vocabulary

• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• out of favor: No longer approved of or supported; having lost popularity or approval.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• for instance: As an example.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
• in one stroke: With a single action; all at once.
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• must learn: Expressing a strong obligation or necessity to acquire knowledge or a skill.
• puff up: To cause something to get larger than normal
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• lead to: To result in some action
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• rise above: To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
• present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
• dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
• presence: The same place or area that a person is
• brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
• insecure: Lacking confidence or certainty about yourself
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
• attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• superior: Better; higher quality
• interpretation: Explanation of the meaning of something
• vanity: When you are too proud of your appearance/ability
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• magnificent: Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
• honor: To fulfill an agreement
• inadvertently: Without intention, accidentally
• lavish: To use or give a lot of something
• extravagant: Going beyond what is normal or proper
• generosity: Giving or sharing things freely with others
• insecurity: Lack of confidence or certainty about yourself
• indispensable: Being essential and hard to live without
• spectacle: Impressive performance, public event or show
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
• grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
• steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
• natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
• great: Very good; better than before
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
• attend: To take care of someone in need
• beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
• compass: Device that shows the direction of north
• attain: To reach a desired level or amount over time
• dynasty: Family that controls a country for a long time
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• telescope: Tube-shaped device used to see a great distance