Vocabulary

• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
• have to: Must do
• of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
• by mistake: Accidentally; unintentionally.
• going on: To continue doing something
• cultural phenomenon: A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• writ large: Displayed or obvious in a very clear or exaggerated way.
• in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
• apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• empathy: Understanding how other people feel/suffer
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• human: A person; a man, woman or child
• fellow: Man or a boy
• blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
• consciousness: Process by which thoughts, ideas are processed
• nut: Metal ring screwed onto a bolt
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
• mirror: Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
• family: Close group of people or organizations
• wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal