Vocabulary

• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• got to: To arrive at some place
• fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• at school: Present and attending school.
• magic number: A constant numerical value that has a special meaning in a program.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
• yell out: To shout or call out loudly.
• for or against: Expressing support or opposition to something.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• far and away: By a considerable margin; easily the best.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• tuned to: To adjust a radio receiver to the frequency of a particular station.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• lead to: To result in some action
• at the moment: At this time; now
• going on: To continue doing something
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• sweep away: To remove or destroy something completely.
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
• out of order: Not in proper working condition; broken.
• in terms of
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• go on: To continue doing something
• pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
• sit down: To take a seat
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
• intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
• phrase: Common expression or saying
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
• dump: To end a romantic relationship
• metaphor: Imaginative use of words to reveal a similarity
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• fart: To break wind; to emit gas from the anus
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
• financial: Involving money
• device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
• absurd: So foolish as to be difficult to believe
• exaggeration: Act of trying to make things seem more extreme
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• rhetoric: The study of public speaking or writing techniques
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• storm: To act violently or angrily
• secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
• rhyme: One of a group of words ending in similar sounds
• genocide: Deliberate destruction of a group of people
• timid: Lacking in self-assurance or courage; shy
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• point: An item to be discussed
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• part: Division of a book
• future: Time that is to come after the present
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• revive: To return to life, good health, strength etc.
• yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
• rhetorical: Of public speaking or writing techniques
• jungle: Tropical area with many wild plants and animals
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• recoil: To quickly move away from something shocking
• arab: Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation