Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• rock the boat: To do or say something that causes problems or upsets people.
• in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• such as: For example; like
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• at present: Currently; now
• fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• fall back on: To make use of, when you have no other options
• on to: Toward something; forward
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• reduce to: To simplify or condense something.
• come about: To turn a boat around; (of boat) to turn around
• by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
• start on: To begin or start doing something.
• in terms of
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• except that: But; with the exception that.
• in the heat of the moment: Acting impulsively due to intense emotion or pressure.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• own up: To admit that you did something wrong
• stack up: To compare with something else; measure up.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• make a move: To take action; to initiate something.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• heaven forbid: Used to express a strong wish that something does not happen.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• out of proportion: Exaggerated or inappropriate in scale or degree.
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• on equal terms: Having the same rights, conditions, or opportunities.
• on all-fours: Position with hands and knees on the ground.
• stick on: To attach something to a surface using glue or adhesive.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• for all that: Despite that; even though.
• grasp the nettle: To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and determination.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• going on: To continue doing something
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• positive: Showing agreement or support for something
• properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
• aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• urge: A strong desire for something
• dedicate: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• elite: The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
• complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
• existence: State of being present, alive or real
• myth: Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
• universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
• faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
• principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
• suspect: Person thought to have committed a crime
• stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
• religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
• precisely: In an exact and accurate manner
• minority: Group that is smaller and different from the rest
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• grasp: Person's control over something
• intelligent: Smart; able to think and reason
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• evolution: Theory that living things change over time
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• taboo: Not being accepted by customs or society
• orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
• belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
• contrary: (Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
• hysterical: Being out of control mentally; violently emotional
• likelihood: Chance that something might happen
• fairy: Small imaginary being that can do magic
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• asteroid: Very small planets that move around the sun
• phobia: Extreme fear
• afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
• secular: Not connected or controlled by religious beliefs
• group: Two or more musicians who play music together
• understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
• design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
• militant: Using strong forceful methods to achieve a goal
• word: Unit of language that has a meaning
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
• put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
• atheist: Person who does not believe in a god or gods
• pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
• electorate: Group of people who may vote in an election
• agnostic: Person who is undecided about the existence of God
• atheism: Belief that there is no god or gods
• teapot: Pot for brewing tea with a spout and handle
• miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
• hawking: To remove something from the throat by coughing