Vocabulary

• note down: To write something down so that you do not forget it.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• at least: As a minimum
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• look around: To explore a place; search for something.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• going on: To continue doing something
• faculty member: A person who teaches or does research at a college or university.
• come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
• background information: Information that provides context or history relevant to a current situation or topic.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
• in terms of
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• regardless of
• in character: Behaving as the character one is portraying; consistent with the character's personality.
• in loco: Acting in the place of another person, especially a parent.
• have to: Must do
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
• varieties of: Different kinds or types of something.
• graduate from: To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
• write in: To add text to a document or form.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• to a large extent: Mostly or for the most part; primarily.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• left and right: In both the left and right directions.
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in contrast to: Differing from something else
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• put away: To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
• stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
• back then: At that time in the past.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• draw on: To come to its end
• for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
• run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• in the mood: Wanting to do something
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
• context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• couple: To join something to something else
• topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• faculty: Ability to do something with the power of the mind
• curriculum: Group of related courses in a school or college
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• century: Period of 100 years
• important: Having power or authority
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
• semester: Half or a third of a school or college year
• point: An item to be discussed
• daily: Happening every day
• broadly: In a general (not detailed) manner
• tenure: Land or buildings one owns
• torso: Body (often dead), without arms, legs, or head
• citizenship: Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
• chapel: Room to hold religious services