Vocabulary

• for instance: As an example.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• have to: Must do
• made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• find out about: To look for information to learn about it
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• except that: But; with the exception that.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• on time
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• think back: To recapture the past
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• lead to: To result in some action
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
• context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
• obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
• pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
• tend: To move or act in a certain manner
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• instance: An example of something; case
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
• influence: To affect or change something indirectly
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• gender: State of being male or female
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• advent: First appearance of something important
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
• discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
• inequality: Situation where things are not equal, fair
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• important: Having power or authority
• crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
• bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
• slavery: State or condition of being a slave
• classify: To arrange things into groups of similar items
• differentiate: To see or show how things are not the same
• societal: Concerning society or a society
• location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
• heterosexual: Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex
• segregation: Forced separation of people by race, color etc.
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• socialize: To spend time with people; go out and make friends
• uncover: To remove what is on top to show something
• mosaic: A mixture of various elements
• sociological: Concerning the study of society and social issues
• marginalized: To make a person or group powerless or unimportant
• sociologist: Person who specializes in the study of society
• industrialization: Process of creating and developing many businesses
• centralize: To locate efforts, energy into one place or thing
• adobe: Type of sun-dried brick made of straw and clay