Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• at least: As a minimum
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• on to: Toward something; forward
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• think highly of: To have a very good opinion of someone or something; to respect or admire someone or something.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• step into: To enter a place or situation.
• get at: To criticize someone, often personally
• in loco: Acting in the place of another person, especially a parent.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• red herring: Something that misleads or distracts from a relevant or important question.
• change over: To switch from one thing to another.
• out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
• once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
• upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
• other places: Different locations or areas
• on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• cheat on: To be sexually unfaithful to one's partner.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• in keeping with: In agreement with; consistent with.
• look back: To think about past events
• breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• mind frame: A particular way of thinking; a mental attitude or disposition.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in contrast to: Differing from something else
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• touch on: To briefly discuss
• call attention to: To make someone notice something.
• feel happy: To experience a sense of joy, pleasure, or contentment.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• come down to: To become in the end a matter of
• good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
• in little: To a small extent; insignificantly.
• in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
• trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
• in accordance with: In agreement with; following
• of means: Having resources or wealth available for use.
• use up: To use all of; consume
• hang around: To spend time with someone
• smoke up: To smoke marijuana or other drugs.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• stick up for: To defend (yourself, someone else)
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• high class: Of superior quality or social standing; luxurious or sophisticated.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• note down: To write something down so that you do not forget it.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
• write in: To add text to a document or form.
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
• essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
• ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• positive: Showing agreement or support for something
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
• extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
• conduct: Your behavior
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• sake: Japanese rice wine
• moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• virtue: Benefit, advantage, or good result of something
• account: An advantage
• fate: What will happen to you in the future, often bad
• honor: To fulfill an agreement
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• ethical: Morally right; following principles of goodness
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• grit: Strong determination
• century: Period of 100 years
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
• virtuous: Having moral goodness
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• friendship: Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
• classical: Concerning the culture of ancient Greece or Rome
• excellence: Extremely high quality
• normative: Comparing with the average