Vocabulary

• write down: To record in writing
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• check out
• incredible: Very good; amazing
• phrase: Common expression or saying
• phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• reveal: To show something that was hidden before
• slightly: Only a little
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• cortex: The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
• psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
• necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
• describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
• brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
• brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
• occur: To come to pass or to happen
• gradually: Occurring in a slow manner over a period of time
• alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
• cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
• hippocampus: A part of the brain that is part of the limbic system and is important for memory
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
• witness: To see the signing of an official document
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• click: To work well with someone or something
• yield: To bend or break because of a strong force
• bitter: Feeling angry and sad over something
• monopoly: Complete market control for a service or product
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
• bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
• cement: Building material made from gray powder, water
• smash: Accident involving vehicles
• science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• recall: (Company) asking for the return of faulty goods
• verify: To prove that something is right, accurate or true
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
• sour: (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
• migrate: To move from one country or place to live or work
• surprisingly: In an unexpected manner; to an unexpected degree
• cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
• childhood: The time when you are a child
• tart: Dish baked in an open pastry case
• vividly: In a strongly, bright, lively or colorful manner
• implant: To put something into, an idea in someone's mind
• witch: Woman believed to have magical powers
• mall: Large public area often covered with grass
• pie: Baked food with a filling encased in pastry
• soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
• candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
• logo: Name, symbol or picture which represents a company