Vocabulary

• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• have to: Must do
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• to the letter: Following instructions or rules exactly; precisely.
• grasping at straws: Making weak or unlikely attempts to find a solution in desperation.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• to a greater extent: Indicating a larger or more significant degree or amount.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• improve on: To make something better than it was before.
• in haste: With excessive speed or urgency; hurriedly.
• draw on: To come to its end
• in print: Available for sale in book form
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• such as: For example; like
• make against: To be unfavorable or opposing to someone or something.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• scratching the surface: To deal with a subject or problem without analyzing it thoroughly.
• in reference to: Relating to; with regard to
• circle back: To return to a previous topic or point in conversation.
• map onto: To correspond or relate one thing directly to another.
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• critical: Making a negative judgment of something
• vast: Being very large in size or amount
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• exist: To be present, alive or real
• brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
• faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
• address: Exact street location of a place
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
• divine: Concerning or coming from God or a god
• pledge: To make a promise; make an oath
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
• identical: The same in every way
• result: Something produced through tests or experiments
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• sacred: Worthy of religious worship; very holy
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
• revelation: Act of making something known or seen
• correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• text: To send a message by phone or other device
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• commonly: Typically, normally; not unusually
• original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
• niche: Small part of a market representing an opportunity
• council: Group chosen to make decisions about something
• mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
• corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
• problematic: Being difficult to deal with or fix
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• holy: Being good according to religious standards
• edition: Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
• isolate: To identify, consider, or deal with separately
• catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
• tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
• testament: Evidence or proof (usually of something good)
• biblical: Concerning the bible
• salvation: Being sent to heaven by believing in God
• doctrine: Rules or principles taught in a system of beliefs
• authorize: To officially or legally allow or give permission
• latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
• trinity: Christianity union of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
• protestant: Person believing in Protestantism
• hebrew: Ancient Semitic language now spoken in Israel
• catholicism: Beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
• outdate: To be older than
• satan: An evil spirit said to be in control of hell
• baptist: Member of a Christian church using baptism
• av: Shortened form of 'audiovisual'