Vocabulary

• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• such as: For example; like
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• speak volumes: To clearly express or reveal something without using words.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• often seen: Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
• interior design: The art or profession of planning the interior decoration of a building.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• in terms of
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• far cry from: Very different from.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• wipe up: To clean a liquid or mess from a surface by using a cloth or sponge.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• at least: As a minimum
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• have on: To be wearing something.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
• ubiquitous: Found everywhere; found in many places
• endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
• brew: A beer; a drink of beer
• architecture: Design and construction of buildings
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• retain: To continue to have or use; keep the quality of
• deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
• synonymous: Having the same meaning as another word
• heal: To recover from or forget a bad experience
• skull: Structure of bones forming the face and head
• appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• century: Period of 100 years
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• procedure: A medical operation
• representation: Depicting objects, figures, or scenes as seen
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• staff: Employees of a company
• public: Owned by the government
• stripe: Strip of alternating color in straight lines
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• pole: One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
• trim: To cut (hair, etc.) to make it neater/shorter
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• dilute: To make something weaker or less efficient
• medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
• symbol: Image that means or represents something
• nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• icon: Small image on a computer screen
• symbolic: Representing something, but without real effect
• part: Division of a book
• harmless: Being unable to cause damage or injury; safe
• deity: A god or goddess
• bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• widely: To a large degree; over a large range
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
• incidentally: As part of something else; as it happens
• rag: Piece of old cloth, usually used for cleaning
• outward: Going away from a place that will be returned to
• prehistoric: Relating to the period before written history
• astronomy: Study of stars and other bodies in space
• restraint: Device that prevents physical movement
• barber: Person whose job is to cut men's hair, shave them
• nobility: State of being noble, admirable and honorable
• motif: A distinctive form, shape or figure in a design
• universally: Applying to all people, times, places
• symbolize: To represent to show a thing's essential character
• arc: Smoothly curving line or movement
• sect: Small, sometimes secret, religious group
• swastika: Symbol of two right angle crosses
• shroud: To hide, as with secrecy; make it difficult to see
• hippie: Someone rejecting established culture
• logo: Name, symbol or picture which represents a company
• crucifixion: Act of execution by being nailed to a cross
• rune: Character from ancient Scandinavian alphabet