Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• up to speed: Fully informed; aware of the latest information
• closer to home: Nearer to one's place of residence or origin.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• take a piece: To remove a portion of something.
• write in: To add text to a document or form.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
• lunch lady: A woman who prepares and serves food in a school cafeteria.
• stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• on to: Toward something; forward
• individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
• stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
• engage: To start to fight with an enemy
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• vast: Being very large in size or amount
• thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
• advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
• typically: In a normal or usual way
• dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
• fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• variety: Particular type of thing or person
• script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
• psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
• tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
• brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
• function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
• inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• grain: Seeds of plants used for food
• sink: To push something down into the ground
• certificate: Official paper accepted as proof of something
• orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
• flourish: To show and direct attention by waving something
• cramp: Sharp, unexpected pain when a muscle becomes tight
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• fit: Good looking; physically attractive
• shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
• master: To gain control over something
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• empower: To give someone a power or ability
• literacy: Fact of having knowledge of a particular subject
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
• piece: A counter in a board game
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• flare: To become angry or excited suddenly
• carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
• ornament: An object used to decorate or enhance something
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• tactile: Concerning touch; enjoys touching
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• great: Very good; better than before
• type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• napkin: Cloth used to protect clothing when eating
• disappointed: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
• graceful: Showing beautiful movement, behavior or form
• calligraphy: Beautiful decorative handwriting of Kanji
• cursive: Having the successive letters joined; flowing
• conveyor: Person who conveys (carries or transmits)
• calf: Young cow
• dependency: Relying on person/thing financially or emotionally
• steward: Person who manages an event or activity
• baton: Short stick used by a music conductor
• slab: Thick, flat slice of something
• handwriting: Way a person's writing looks
• conduit: Something that carries water, gas, etc.; pipe
• brilliance: Great amount of skill or intelligence
• artwork: the pieces of art, such as drawings and photographs, that are used in books, newspapers, and magazines
• handwritten: Being written by hand (i.e. not typed)
• lathe: Machine that turns and shapes pieces of wood, etc.
• contouring: To be twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)
• motherboard: Main circuit board of a computer