Vocabulary

• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• walk down: To walk along or down something.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
• bunch: A group of things of the same kind
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• obesity: State of being so fat it can harm your health
• bias: Preference to believe things even if incorrect
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• skeptical: Doubting that something is true/probable/useful
• consider: To think carefully about something
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
• relentless: Continuing without slowing or losing strength
• complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
• shift: To change in position or direction
• underestimate: To make too low a guess of something's size, value
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
• slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
• inherently: As an essential part of
• direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
• performance: Act of doing something
• dare: To challenge someone to do something that is risky
• delusional: Suffering false beliefs based on little evidence
• root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
• shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
• deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• consciously: In a manner that is aware, and on purpose
• worthwhile: Worth the money, time or effort of doing something
• evoke: To bring forth a certain feeling or memory
• contempt: Extreme lack of respect; strong disapproval
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• myriad: Very large quantity of something
• skepticism: Doubting that something is true/probable/useful
• chubby: Somewhat fat
• public: Owned by the government
• determination: Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
• patriarchy: Social system where males are rulers
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
• person: Man, woman or child
• oppression: Treatment of people to limit their freedom
• rave: A dance party with loud music
• antidote: A drug, which limits the effects of a poison
• holistic: Involving all of something
• invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
• wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
• isolate: To identify, consider, or deal with separately
• acclaim: To give strong or public praise to
• harmless: Being unable to cause damage or injury; safe
• cuddly: That makes you want to bug them; plump or friendly
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• laughter: Action or sound of laughing
• outdated: No longer in fashion or use because too old
• choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
• reclaim: To get back something that was lost; recover
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• live: To be alive
• carbs: Informal for carbohydrate; Dietary carbohydrates
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• synchronize: To make two things work at the same time
• coaster: Mat placed under a glass to protect furniture
• disdain: Lack of respect because you think you are better
• universally: Applying to all people, times, places
• ingrain: To be deeply attached or fixed in
• contouring: To be twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)
• kickboxing: Sport of boxing with your feet