Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• go on: To continue doing something
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
• offensive to: Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
• cut down: To reduce your use of something
• on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
• going on: To continue doing something
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• major in: To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
• from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
• differs from: To not be the same as something else
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• run along: To go away; leave (often in commands)
• run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
• concern about: To worry about something.
• give in: To submit work; hand in
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• stop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
• to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• in charge: To be responsible for
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• strike out: To not hit the ball when playing baseball
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• eat out: To eat at a restaurant
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in another way: Using a different method or approach.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
• on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• have words: To argue or quarrel with someone.
• to a large extent: Mostly or for the most part; primarily.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• to the exclusion of: Including only one thing and leaving out others.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
• call attention to: To make someone notice something.
• the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
• by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
• earn it: To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• take pity on: To feel compassion or sorrow for someone's suffering and offer help or kindness.
• of means: Having resources or wealth available for use.
• by no manner of means: Absolutely not; in no way or circumstance.
• by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
• get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
• lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
• write down: To record in writing
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• sit down: To take a seat
• got to: To arrive at some place
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• at school: Present and attending school.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• couple: To join something to something else
• progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• ideology: Ideas or beliefs which form theory and policy
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• noble: Being admirable and honorable in character
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
• century: Period of 100 years
• important: Having power or authority
• science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
• act: To behave in a certain way
• education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• virtuous: Having moral goodness
• bronze: Having a yellowish olive-brown color
• meritocracy: System where those with talent have power
• preschool: Educational institution before primary school