Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• at least: As a minimum
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• going on: To continue doing something
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• go to prison: To be incarcerated in a penal institution as a consequence of committing a crime.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• gender equality: The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• touch on: To briefly discuss
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• entwined with: Closely connected or involved with something else.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• back then: At that time in the past.
• taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• followed up: To check information or facts later
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
• close down: To shut an operation, company, shop
• concerted effort: An effort that is planned and organized; a joint effort.
• such as: For example; like
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• go away: To go on vacation
• a couple hundred: Approximately two hundred.
• graduate from: To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
• from that time: Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
• out of the blue: Unexpectedly; without warning
• almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
• by mistake: Accidentally; unintentionally.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• work out
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• faculty member: A person who teaches or does research at a college or university.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
• tend: To move or act in a certain manner
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• 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
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• similar: Nearly the same; alike
• diversity: Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
• discrimination: Ability to recognize the difference between things
• generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
• gender: State of being male or female
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• serve: To act in a particular position or office
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• 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
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• public: Owned by the government
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• point: An item to be discussed
• great: Very good; better than before
• slavery: State or condition of being a slave
• affirmative: Saying 'yes'; confirming; agreeing to
• racial: Of or relating to race
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting
• cartoon: Drawing or illustration meant to make you laugh
• phd: Advanced university degree; Doctor of Philosophy