Vocabulary

• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
• bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
• public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
• at random
• have to: Must do
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• show of hands: A way of voting in which people raise their hands to show that they support something.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
• give in: To submit work; hand in
• on the face of it: Based on first impressions; seemingly.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• shy away from: To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• in terms of
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• information technology: The study or use of systems (especially computers and telecommunications) for storing, retrieving, and sending information.
• going on: To continue doing something
• by the minute: Measured or charged according to each minute elapsed.
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
• advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
• part: Division of a book
• favor: Support or approval from people
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
• honor: To fulfill an agreement
• admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
• moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• public: Owned by the government
• lecture: To speak to someone to show anger or warn them
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
• laughter: Action or sound of laughing
• nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• recognition: Accepting that something is true or that it exists
• marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
• walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
• big: Popular
• game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
• athletic: Fit and strong; physically capable
• cart: Vehicle on wheels for carry things; trolley
• worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
• unfair: not treating people in an equal way, or not morally right
• flute: Musical instrument played by blowing into one end
• civic: Of a town or city; of rights or duties of citizens
• fairness: Situation when everyone is treated equally
• classroom: Room in a school where lessons take place
• peter: Disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
• warren: Large network of connecting rabbit burrows