Vocabulary

• at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
• at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
• touch and go: A situation that is uncertain or risky, possibly dangerous.
• a bit longer: For a slightly longer period of time.
• turn on
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
• long: Person's name
• allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
• memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
• grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
• excitement: When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
• idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
• prevalent: Being common; occurring frequently
• taboo: Not being accepted by customs or society
• relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
• rejection: Decision that something is not good enough
• game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
• evoke: To bring forth a certain feeling or memory
• adolescence: Developmental period typically in the teen years