Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
• note down: To write something down so that you do not forget it.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• at length: In detail; fully
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• fell ill: To become sick; to start suffering from a disease.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• sheer number: A large quantity or amount of something.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• put aside: To save money regularly.
• but for the grace of God: Used to acknowledge one’s own good fortune in avoiding misfortune.
• for want of: Because of a lack or absence of something necessary.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• going on: To continue doing something
• taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• read into: To interpret or find a meaning in something beyond what is openly expressed.
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• look around: To explore a place; search for something.
• once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
• upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• on to: Toward something; forward
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• in that order: Following the sequence or arrangement previously mentioned or understood.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• lead on: To encourage someone to believe something that is not true.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• on shaky ground: In a weak or uncertain position; lacking stability or support.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• draw up: To create a formal document
• such as: For example; like
• finish with: To end a relationship
• in under: Located inside and beneath something.
• sit down: To take a seat
• go away: To go on vacation
• to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
• into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
• between the lines: To understand the hidden meaning or intention in something.
• read between the lines: To understand the hidden or implied meaning not explicitly stated.
• at least: As a minimum
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• intellectual: connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things
• legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
• academic: Concerning education, schools, universities, etc.
• admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
• decade: Period of 10 years
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• financial: Involving money
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• diversity: Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
• discrimination: Ability to recognize the difference between things
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
• aid: To help others and provide things
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• lecture: To speak to someone to show anger or warn them
• couple: To join something to something else
• generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• gender: State of being male or female
• yield: To bend or break because of a strong force
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• faculty: Ability to do something with the power of the mind
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• century: Period of 100 years
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• athletic: Fit and strong; physically capable
• holistic: Involving all of something
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
• protestant: Person believing in Protestantism