Vocabulary

• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• such as: For example; like
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
• as anything: Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
• deal with
• have to: Must do
• of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
• entwined with: Closely connected or involved with something else.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• student union: An organization of students in a college or university that represents their interests and provides services.
• snack bar: A place where snacks and light meals are sold.
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• out of bounds: Outside the designated playing area in a sport.
• out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
• drop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• on special: Available for sale at a reduced price.
• in keeping with: In agreement with; consistent with.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• allow for: To take into consideration
• to a degree: Partially; somewhat.
• in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
• fit together: To combine or join parts properly or correctly.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• draw upon: To use something that you have gradually gained or saved
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• next to: Being located along side another
• high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
• cut into: To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
• in ruins: Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
• land with: To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
• at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• century: Period of 100 years
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
• city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
• woman: Adult female human being
• western: Movies often about cowboys in the American West
• islamic: Concerning the culture and people of Islamic
• muslim: Of or relating to Islam
• mosque: Muslim temple or place of worship
• oil: A liquid used for frying foods
• iran: A theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until; rich in oil