Vocabulary

• such as: For example; like
• take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• to a large extent: Mostly or for the most part; primarily.
• work out
• chain of events: A sequence of occurrences, where each event causes or influences the next.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
• look back: To think about past events
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• being wise: Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• devil's advocate: One who argues against a position to test its strength.
• change your mind
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• par excellence: Being the best of its kind; beyond comparison
• aside from
• spread around: To distribute something to a wide area or to many people.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• build in: To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
• at least: As a minimum
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• in equal measure: To the same degree or extent.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
• physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
• panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
• intellectual: connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things
• existence: State of being present, alive or real
• dignity: Person of high rank deserving respect
• condition: To improve something to make it better
• exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
• wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
• humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• equal: Same in shape, size, or number
• tragedy: Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
• wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
• honor: To fulfill an agreement
• dwell: To live in a certain place
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• aim: Act of pointing something at a target
• harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
• naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• devote: To dedicate
• philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
• century: Period of 100 years
• diligent: Showing care, continued effort and hard work
• important: Having power or authority
• brutality: Extremely mean or violent act or treatment
• embodiment: The perfect example of a concept; personification
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• midst: Middle area or part of something
• public: Owned by the government
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• speech: A formal talk to an audience
• virtuous: Having moral goodness
• celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
• devotion: Strong love or attachment; a commitment to
• central: Being in the middle
• great: Very good; better than before
• obscene: (Of language, etc.) referring to sex in a rude way
• vulgar: Being rude or socially inappropriate
• healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• cradle: Small bed for a baby, with rockers and sides
• poise: Way of behaving with confidence/emotional control
• decency: Behavior that is good, moral and acceptable
• prowess: Great ability or skill, e.g. in sports
• wrestler: Fighter holding parts of their opponents body
• limestone: Sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium
• discus: A disk used in throwing competitions
• lighthouse: Tower with a light that warns ships about rocks
• mausoleum: Building containing graves of the rich or famous
• colossus: Person or thing of great size or importance
• bc: Before Christ; used after dates/years