Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• at least: As a minimum
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• deal with
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• like mad: With great intensity or energy.
• go on: To continue doing something
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• in truth: In fact; actually; really
• to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• in the interim: During the intervening period of time.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
• drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• differs from: To not be the same as something else
• in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• gender equality: The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
• arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
• on the slide: In a state of decline or deterioration.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• turn over: To lose possession of a ball in sports
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• turn off
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• come forth: To appear; to emerge.
• see the light: To finally understand something after a period of confusion or ignorance.
• for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• snap out of: To stop experiencing a negative feeling or state.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
• realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• 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
• separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
• property: Particular quality that someone or something has
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
• primarily: In the most basic or important way
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
• century: Period of 100 years
• important: Having power or authority
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
• feminist: Person believing women have the same rights as men
• sphere: Area of interest or activity
• unit: One apartment in a building
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• disobedience: Doing what is not following the rules
• faction: Group within a larger group, with a different aim
• unjust: Not fair; not deserved