Vocabulary

• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at least: As a minimum
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• such as: For example; like
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• in moderation: Not excessively; with restraint.
• lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• have to: Must do
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• in the manner: In the way or style of.
• in command: Having control or authority over something or someone.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
• for a change: As something different from what is usual or normal.
• act out: To perform a role before going on stage; practice
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• stamp of approval: Official endorsement or authorization; a sign that something is considered acceptable or of good quality.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• quite possible: Reasonably likely; within the realm of possibility.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• between the lines: To understand the hidden meaning or intention in something.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
• by means of: Using; with the help of.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• after the fact: Happening or known later than the actual event.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• lead to: To result in some action
• at one time or another: Occasionally or sometime during life or a period.
• deal with
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• good humor: A cheerful or agreeable mood.
• build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
• stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
• in the open: Publicly; not secret.
• want out: To desire to withdraw or escape from a situation, agreement, or commitment.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• has its place: To be useful or important in a particular situation.
• of means: Having resources or wealth available for use.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• between ourselves: Said when sharing something confidentially or privately.
• do without: To manage without having or doing something
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
• in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• in place of: Instead of; as a substitute for.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• in truth: In fact; actually; really
• get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• at random
• fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• in accordance with: In agreement with; following
• mix up: To put various things together so they become one
• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
• inner self: A person's private thoughts and feelings; the true nature of an individual.
• read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
• come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• ride out: To survive a difficult period or situation without serious harm.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• instinct: Natural way of thinking; intuition
• concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
• enormous: Huge; very big; very important
• comprehension: Act of understanding, e.g. a reading text
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
• bold: Brave; very confident; too confident
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
• imperative: The state of demanding notice or attention
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• psychologist: An expert who studies the mind and behavior
• psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
• desire: To wish for, hope or want something
• existence: State of being present, alive or real
• ambition: Desire to win or be successful in life, work
• hypothesis: A theory trying to explain something
• condition: To improve something to make it better
• moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
• appearance: The way a person looks to others
• faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
• principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• interpretation: Explanation of the meaning of something
• precisely: In an exact and accurate manner
• virtue: Benefit, advantage, or good result of something
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
• synthetic: Not natural; made from artificial materials
• contrary: (Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
• triumph: Joy from victory or success
• extravagant: Going beyond what is normal or proper
• activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
• philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
• wicked: Morally bad; evil
• conversely: In the opposite way; on the other hand
• physiological: Of or relating to functions of the body
• moderation: Decrease in the amount of something that is high
• act: To behave in a certain way
• conscience: Ability to sense what is right or wrong
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• philosophical: Reacting calmly/reasonably if things are difficult
• basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• greed: Wanting too much of something
• possibly: May be true or likely, but is uncertain
• rank: To rate or class things
• cognition: Recognition involved in thought processing
• grammatical: Conforming to the rules of syntax
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• provisional: Temporary and subject to certain conditions
• tyrannical: Forcing people to do what you want, as by threats
• metaphysical: Concerning metaphysics (study of reality of life)
• metaphysics: Study the nature of truth, life and reality