Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• at gunpoint: Forced or threatened with a gun.
• denial of: The act of refusing to grant or allow something requested.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• against you: In opposition to you.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• behind closed doors: In private; secretly or confidentially.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• stack up: To compare with something else; measure up.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• have to: Must do
• on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• gender equality: The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
• traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
• arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
• law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
• model: Being an excellent example of
• dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
• sell: To exchange something for money
• sex: State of being male or female