Vocabulary

• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
• elaborate: To explain something in detail
• expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• epidemic: Disease that spreads quickly affecting many
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
• amount: Quantity of something
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• awareness: Having knowledge of something
• abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
• suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
• draw: To attract attention to someone or something
• inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
• settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• realm: Area ruled by a king or queen
• primarily: In the most basic or important way
• illness: Unhealthy condition of the mind or body
• performance: Act of doing something
• synonymous: Having the same meaning as another word
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• guide: To help or advise someone about something
• throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
• drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• serve: To act in a particular position or office
• organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• documentary: Supported by written evidence
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• opt: To choose one thing rather than other choices
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• extension: Addition to something, e.g. a house
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• outlet: Place in a wall to supply electricity to a device
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• martial: Concerning fighting, war, or soldiers
• glamour: Alluring beauty or charm (often with sex appeal)
• acclaim: To give strong or public praise to
• legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
• burn: To destroy with fire
• surrogate: Person appointed in the place of another
• carry: To have a child, be pregnant
• fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
• activism: Engaged in political activity to achieve a goal
• empowerment: Giving the power to make their own decisions
• queer: Offensive term for a gay person
• saint: Person who is very good, kind or patient
• prevention: Act of stopping something bad from happening
• vogue: Fashion, a popular item
• ninja: Japanese martial arts warrior, often an assassin
• ballet: Form of theater telling a story in music and dance
• ballroom: Large room used mainly for dancing
• couture: High-fashion designing and dressmaking
• gay: Happy and bright
• latino: Person with a Spanish-speaking background
• homelessness: Having no home; living on the streets
• madonna: A representation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus
• godfather: Man who acts as a sponsor for a child at baptism