Vocabulary

• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• in times: During periods or moments of.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• make it big: To become very successful or famous.
• cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• to a large extent: Mostly or for the most part; primarily.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• first off: To begin with; firstly.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• make up: To invent or create a story
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
• tiny: Very, very small
• chance: The way something happens without planning
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• live: To be alive
• professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
• cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
• succeed: To have achieved what you were trying to achieve
• rarely: Not often (seen, done, etc.); infrequently
• big: Popular