Vocabulary

• think about: To consider something carefully.
• have to: Must do
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• at least: As a minimum
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• got to: To arrive at some place
• stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• bring forth: To give birth to animals or children
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• set up
• major in: To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• in recognition: As an acknowledgment or appreciation of something.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
• write down: To record in writing
• add up to: To amount to a particular sum or total.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• swap out: To replace something with something else.
• school of thought: A particular philosophy or set of beliefs; a way of thinking.
• read off: To recite or announce something from a list.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• lead to: To result in some action
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• left and right: In both the left and right directions.
• in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• dig down: To excavate or dig deeper into the ground.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• from A to B: Describes traveling or moving between two places.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• next to: Being located along side another
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• reach down: To extend one's arm downwards in order to grasp or touch something.
• pack in: To decide to stop doing something
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• fill out: To become fatter
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• open up to: To start talking more freely about your feelings and private thoughts.
• given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• freeze up: (of a machine or part) to stop working because of ice or cold
• in terms of
• think back: To recapture the past
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• down memory lane: A nostalgic journey into the past, recalling pleasant memories.
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• go on: To continue doing something
• break up
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• go away: To go on vacation
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
• withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
• that very day: On that specific day; the same day mentioned.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
• great: Very good; better than before
• study: To focus on learning something usually at school
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• test: To be given a medical examination
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
• person: Man, woman or child
• school: Large group of fish that swim together
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• kid: Child or young person
• high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
• excellence: Extremely high quality
• academic: Concerning education, schools, universities, etc.
• point: An item to be discussed
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
• college: School or educational institution for adults
• science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
• difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
• goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
• imperfect: Not being perfect or complete; having a mistake
• talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
• success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
• achievement: Something good that you have successfully done
• quitting: To leave a job
• talented: Highly proficient or good at something
• identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
• interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
• score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
• cultural: Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
• leader: Person who is in charge of a group or task
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
• feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• deliberate: Carefully thought out in advance
• standardized: To change to make everything the same level
• obsession: Irrational motive for performing certain actions
• datum: Item of factual information
• trivial: Small; unimportant; worthless
• psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
• oppose: To fight against someone in a contest or game
• meaningful: Having importance; showing someone's intention
• measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
• myth: Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
• peer: A noble, but not royal, person, e.g. lord or duke
• conscientiousness: Taking care to do things as you know you should
• fake: Not real; made to look like something real
• grit: Strong determination
• gritty: Showing strong determination
• perseverance: Act of continuing to try despite difficulties
• pointy: Being sharp in shape
• predictor: Thing showing likelihood of something happening