Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• have to: Must do
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• on to: Toward something; forward
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• dance around: To avoid discussing something directly.
• set up
• on God: Used to solemnly swear or emphasize truthfulness.
• call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• get it on: To start doing what you say you will do
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• in loco: Acting in the place of another person, especially a parent.
• out of date: Expired; too old to be used
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
• get around to: To finally start doing something you avoided doing
• for the fun of it: Doing something simply for enjoyment or amusement.
• in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
• once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
• close down: To shut an operation, company, shop
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• got to: To arrive at some place
• come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• for all that: Despite that; even though.
• more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• burn down: To destroy (usually buildings) by burning
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• such as: For example; like
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
• shut out: To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
• at least: As a minimum
• run into one: Meet someone unexpectedly by chance.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• medical research: Scientific investigation to improve medical knowledge and treatments.
• note down: To write something down so that you do not forget it.
• talk over: To discuss something thoroughly in order to reach a decision or agreement.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• going on: To continue doing something
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
• feed into: To have an influence on something or form a part of it
• regardless of
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
• faculty member: A person who teaches or does research at a college or university.
• go on: To continue doing something
• land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• see to: To attend to; take care of
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• to a large extent: Mostly or for the most part; primarily.
• lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
• public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• effort: Amount of work used trying to do 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
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• 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
• couple: To join something to something else
• theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
• connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
• role: Character played by an actor
• revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• faculty: Ability to do something with the power of the mind
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• colony: Group (bees, etc.) that live in the same place
• century: Period of 100 years
• important: Having power or authority
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
• statue: Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
• meritocracy: System where those with talent have power
• hale: Healthy; retaining exceptional health and vigor