Vocabulary

• back then: At that time in the past.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• let down
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• put to bed: To help a child get into bed and ready to sleep.
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• in truth: In fact; actually; really
• on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
• in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
• present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• intimate: (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
• notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
• irony: Quality of being funny because it is the opposite
• burden: To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon
• judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
• paradox: Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
• expectation: Belief or hope that something is going to happen
• toll: Sound that a big bell makes, when it is rung
• maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
• stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
• witness: To see the signing of an official document
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• strive: To work hard/make effort to achieve something
• ease: To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
• comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
• upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
• template: Shape that is used as a pattern to make something
• intensely: In a manner that is very strong or extreme
• immensely: Very much; greatly; a lot
• project: To predict what will happen in the future
• distinction: Special quality that makes something different
• explicit: Definite; clearly stated; specific
• source: Piece of information; a person giving information
• profoundly: With a great depth psychologically
• bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
• entertain: To receive someone as a guest
• exhausted: To emit gas from the back of a car
• sorrow: Deep sadness caused by a loss
• cherish: To care a lot about or love someone or something
• impose: To make someone to do or endure something
• satisfaction: Happy feeling because of something that you did
• shield: A family's coat of arms or insignia
• notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
• tummy: Stomach or belly
• facade: False front of a particularly impressive building
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• fortunate: Having good luck
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• privileged: Having advantages given to only certain people
• redeem: To exchange (coupon/voucher) for merchandise, etc.
• last: Final; with nothing following; after all others
• nurture: Care and support given to people as they develop
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
• deep: Complex and important
• marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
• know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
• understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
• land: Region or country
• caregiver: Person giving care or helping others
• reciprocal: Equal and meeting the needs of both sides
• antic: Playful trick or prank
• enchant: To hold the admiration of others; charm
• preoccupy: To cause to be absorbed in thinking about a thing
• dichotomy: Difference between two completely opposite ideas
• amuse: To make someone laugh by entertaining them
• overt: Obvious; easily seen or noticed; explicit
• trawl: Conical net used in fishing