Vocabulary

• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• going on: To continue doing something
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• fall by the wayside: To fail to continue or be abandoned before success.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at the outset: At the very beginning; from the start.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• carry out
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• regardless of
• read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
• off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
• pin on: To claim a specific person was guilty of a crime
• guard against: To take precautions against something undesirable.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• in terms of
• convert to: To change into another form, substance, state, or product.
• as much a: To the same degree or extent.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
• faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
• seek: To ask someone for help
• identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
• religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
• marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
• law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
• justify: To give good reasons for something
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• council: Group chosen to make decisions about something
• equality: Idea that all people have the same rights
• fund: To supply money for something