Vocabulary

• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• save face: To avoid embarrassment or humiliation; to maintain one's reputation or dignity.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• regardless of
• diet coke: A sugar-free version of Coca-Cola.
• off guard: In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
• run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• other places: Different locations or areas
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
• across the pond: Referring to the Atlantic Ocean, especially when contrasting the UK and the US.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• interact with
• cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• work out
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• lead to: To result in some action
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• have to: Must do
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• spell out: To explain something in a very clear and detailed way.
• below the surface: Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
• arising from: Originating from; being caused by.
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• adorable: Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
• assumption: Something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
• put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
• compare: To consider how similar and different things are
• performance: Act of doing something
• tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
• act: To behave in a certain way
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
• story: One of many floors or levels in a building
• narrative: The telling of a story
• difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
• success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
• contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
• group: Two or more musicians who play music together
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
• laughter: Action or sound of laughing
• ask: To say to someone that you want something
• elegant: Having or showing grace, style or beauty
• paradigm: A set of ideas for understanding or explaining
• polish: Act of making something clean and shiny
• laboratory: A place to do scientific experiments
• sugar: Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
• glamorous: Attractive in a sexy way; exciting; alluring
• translation: changing text from one language to another; the process of changing something into a different form
• marker: Something that is easy to recognize or identify
• soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
• ballet: Form of theater telling a story in music and dance
• pink: Color made by mixing red and white
• waiter: Man who serves food or drinks in a restaurant