Vocabulary

• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• shake off: To free yourself of something, e.g. fear or a cold
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• turn on
• anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
• authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
• phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
• subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
• enormous: Huge; very big; very important
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
• consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
• psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
• destination: The place you are traveling to
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
• insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
• cruel: Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
• adequate: Enough; good enough for what is needed
• acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
• intensity: Great energy, strength, or concentration
• ordinary: Normal or usual
• distinctive: Having a quality that is different from others
• innocent: Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
• syndrome: A group of signs and symptoms of a disease
• sympathy: Feeling for other people when they are in trouble
• valuable: Being useful or important
• prey: To hunt (other animals) in order to eat them
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• intelligent: Smart; able to think and reason
• consciously: In a manner that is aware, and on purpose
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• tragic: (Of a play, movie, or book) with a sad ending
• mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
• destiny: Someone's future; the power that governs this
• praise: To express approval of something or someone
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• ideally: In a perfect way; very suitably
• exceptional: Being extremely and unusually good
• momentous: Very important or serious
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• paranoia: Disorder in which you fear people want to harm you
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• redeem: To exchange (coupon/voucher) for merchandise, etc.
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• liberation: Act of setting someone or something free
• realise: To become aware of or understand mentally
• special: Being additional or extra
• long: Person's name
• depress: To make someone feel sad or miserable
• disconnect: To separate something from something else
• warmth: Quality of kindness, friendliness, or sincerity
• sensational: Causing intense interest
• latent: Existing but needing certain conditions to start
• parent: Person's, animal's mother or father
• ask: To say to someone that you want something
• eventual: Coming or happening at a later or end of the time
• intolerable: Unbearable; so that you cannot suffer any more