Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in terms of
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• going on: To continue doing something
• deal with
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• the big time: Famous or important position especially in career or entertainment.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• regardless of
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• other places: Different locations or areas
• change out: To remove something and replace it with something else.
• things change: Circumstances or situations do not remain constant; they evolve or transform over time.
• under the sun: Everything in the world; everything imaginable.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• by the back door: In a secret, indirect, or dishonest way.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• have to: Must do
• steam ahead: To move forward quickly and with determination.
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• from memory: Using only your memory without any help or notes.
• go on: To continue doing something
• follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
• source for: A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.
• move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
• lead to: To result in some action
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• backlash: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
• factor: Something that influences a result
• survey: Broad view or general description of something
• actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
• couple: To join something to something else
• fiction: Made-up stories; imagined events
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• meaningful: Having importance; showing someone's intention
• degree: Amount or extent of something
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• trend: Current style or fashion
• discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
• enlightenment: State of having a lot of knowledge and wisdom
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• monarchy: Nation that is ruled by a king or queen
• pulse: Regular beating of a heart
• percentage: Part of a whole divided into hundredths
• datum: Item of factual information
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• recruitment: Act of enlisting people into the army
• visa: Authorization to enter a foreign country
• gothic: With mysterious/frightening events, as in a castle
• keystone: Central building block at the top of an arch