Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• regardless of
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
• coming of age: The process of reaching adulthood; the transition from childhood to adulthood.
• as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
• by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• the rest is history: What happened next is well known or obvious.
• amounted to: To have reached a total of; to be equal to.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• in recent memory: Within the period people can still remember.
• opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• into power: To gain political control or leadership position.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• move beyond: To go past or exceed a limit, boundary, or set of expectations.
• in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• fall below: To decrease to less than a certain level or amount.
• at this rate: If things continue as they are now.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• do away with: To remove or take something away; to kill
• have to: Must do
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• live: To be alive
• age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
• village: Small town in the country
• big: Popular
• manager: Person who controls and runs a business or group
• large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
• department: Division of a larger part or organization
• story: One of many floors or levels in a building
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• direction: When someone tells people what to do
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• model: Being an excellent example of
• call: A order or request for action
• move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
• grandmother: Your mother or father's mother
• singular: Form of a word referring to only one person/thing
• point: An item to be discussed
• top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
• power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• cultural: Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
• happily: In a fortunate, lucky, or timely manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• central: Being in the middle
• rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• electoral: Concerning elections
• responsive: Reacting quickly or easily
• universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
• evil: Act considered morally bad
• conduct: Your behavior
• bestseller: Book or other product selling in large numbers
• poverty: State of being poor
• suffering: To experience pain, illness, or injury
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• committee: Group of people who do or decide something
• struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
• grand: A counter for 1000 of something
• progression: Process of developing over time
• paradise: Place with everything needed for specific activity
• mechanism: Part of a machine that performs a certain function
• rational: Able to think clearly
• reform: To re-shape something to a better condition
• socialism: Political system with state control/free benefits
• capitalism: Economic system where companies own industry
• venture: (Business) activity involving calculated risks
• globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
• fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
• legitimacy: Legally allowed act; undisputed credibility
• ju
• prospectus: Printed material showing the benefits of something
• chu: The sound of a kiss.
• ke: In the Cornish language, 'ke' means 'dog'.
• dysfunctional: Acting in an abnormal way or not as required
• linear: Made of lines
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote