Vocabulary

• to do with: To be about something; concern
• at least: As a minimum
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
• physical objects: Tangible items that can be touched or seen; material things.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in motion: Moving; not stationary.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• perceptions of: Ideas, beliefs, or images you have as a result of how you see or understand something.
• lead to: To result in some action
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• get at: To criticize someone, often personally
• strip away: To gradually reduce the power, rights, or possessions of someone.
• turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• check out
• physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
• exist: To be present, alive or real
• shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
• texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
• object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• believe: To think or accept that something is true
• crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
• distinction: Special quality that makes something different
• truth: Real facts about something
• philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill