Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• alpha female: A dominant and successful woman, often in a professional or social setting.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• from a mile away: Easily noticed or recognized from a great distance.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• beat up: To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
• over the head: Too difficult for someone to understand or grasp.
• mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• over the hill: Considered to be too old to perform effectively.
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• stand together: To unite in support or defense as a group.
• fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
• in deep doo-doo: In serious trouble or difficulty.
• on occasion: Sometimes, but not regularly.
• go on: To continue doing something
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• come to power: To gain control of a country or organization.
• going on: To continue doing something
• keep the peace: To maintain order and prevent conflict or disturbance.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at the moment: At this time; now
• trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
• extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
• enormous: Huge; very big; very important
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• empathy: Understanding how other people feel/suffer
• recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
• ritual: Performed as part of a ceremony
• demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• evolve: To develop certain features
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• amount: Quantity of something
• measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
• complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• distress: State of great sadness, anxiety or pain
• field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• favor: Support or approval from people
• generous: Giving or ready to give freely
• respect: To follow the established rules
• provide: To make available; to supply for use
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• groom: To make neat and smart in appearance
• bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• intrigue: To make someone interested or curious
• important: Having power or authority
• coalition: Union of separate political parties
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• isolate: To identify, consider, or deal with separately
• rank: To rate or class things
• consolation: Something that gives you a better feeling when sad
• tickle: Discomfort caused by something touching the skin
• reproductive: Concerning the process of making children
• supportive: Providing help and support to someone or something
• cage: Box made of wire or metal bars, e.g. for a bird
• unity: Being in full agreement; being joined together
• pant: Short, loud breath, taken with the mouth open
• chimpanzee: Animal similar to a monkey but without a tail
• datum: Item of factual information
• grunt: To utter a deep sound like that of a pig
• swagger: To walk in a boastful and confident way
• impartial: Showing lack of favoritism; objective; fair
• baboon: Large African monkey that has large teeth
• vigor: Energy, strength, or good health
• empathic: Showing empathy/understanding of others' states
• dandy: Man who is far too interested in his clothes
• doo: Bird commonly referred to as a pigeon
• bonobo: A species of chimpanzee
• mama: A mother