Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• going on: To continue doing something
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• have to: Must do
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• subway station: A station where passengers can board or exit a subway train.
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
• fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• lead to: To result in some action
• by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
• murder rate: The number of murders committed per a specific population size, usually per 100,000 people, in a given area and time period.
• fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
• turn on
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
• depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• trauma: A very severe or upsetting experience
• combat: To fight someone or something physically
• long: Person's name
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• military: Army or armed forces
• fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %