Vocabulary

• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• back then: At that time in the past.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• on the label: Printed on the label of a product.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• banana republic: A small country with unstable politics and economic dependency.
• cut it out: Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
• chest: Strong, lidded container for storing things
• mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
• century: Period of 100 years
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• group: Two or more musicians who play music together
• hip: The upper part of Leg
• hone: To improve or perfect (abilities or skills)
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
• chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
• vanity: When you are too proud of your appearance/ability
• poor: Inferior; below the normal standard
• fund: To supply money for something
• escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope