Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• up till: Until a particular time or point.
• burn in: To cause a permanent ghost image on a screen by displaying a static image.
• in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• at least: As a minimum
• at school: Present and attending school.
• on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• plain facts: Basic, straightforward, and easily understood information without embellishment or interpretation.
• close to home: Emotionally sensitive or personally relevant to someone.
• to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
• bring about: To cause to happen
• see the light: To finally understand something after a period of confusion or ignorance.
• turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• third year: The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• hit back: To retaliate; to respond to an attack or criticism with a similar action.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• in store: About to happen in the future
• in style: Fashionable; popular
• make up: To invent or create a story
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• change over: To switch from one thing to another.
• might well: Used to indicate a good possibility or likelihood.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• condemned to: To be destined for a particular fate, usually negative.
• through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
• shot through with: To be full of or deeply affected by something.
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• throw off: To put out (heat, smell etc.); emit
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• spell out: To explain something in a very clear and detailed way.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• matter of opinion: Something that is subjective and depends on personal preference.
• jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• take the credit: To claim praise or acknowledgement for something, whether deserved or not.
• such as: For example; like
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
• wriggle out of: To avoid doing something you do not want to do.
• have it both ways: To try to enjoy two opposing things at the same time.
• in knots: Very tense or anxious inside; emotionally twisted.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• deal with
• feed on: To eat a particular food.
• live a lie: To behave dishonestly about one's true feelings or identity.
• in the teeth of: Despite facing strong opposition, difficulties, or obstacles.
• into shape: To improve physical fitness or condition.
• by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
• spill out: To flow or empty out, often in large quantities or in a disorderly manner.
• in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• fall into place: To arrange neatly or tidily; to start to make sense
• pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
• in memory of: To honor or commemorate someone who has died.
• down to earth: Practical, realistic, and approachable.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in hospital: Admitted to a hospital for treatment.
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• going on: To continue doing something
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
• next to: Being located along side another
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
• faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
• natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
• scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
• religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• evolution: Theory that living things change over time
• scientist: Person who is trained in a science
• earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
• nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
• controversy: Strong public disagreement about something
• truth: Real facts about something