Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• have to: Must do
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• for instance: As an example.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• soak up: To absorb; to become filled with (something)
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• shower with: To give someone a lot of something as a sign of affection.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in agreement: Sharing the same opinion or feeling.
• left and right: In both the left and right directions.
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
• every kind of: Each and all types of something; all varieties of.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
• right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
• next to: Being located along side another
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
• once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• hang around: To spend time with someone
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
• instance: An example of something; case
• extreme: Very great in degree
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• chaotic: Utterly confused
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• filter: Device to remove certain types of light, sound
• acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
• diversity: Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
• adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
• religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
• stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
• vibrant: Having a lot of energy and being very active
• huge: Very very large
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
• due: When something is required or expected
• scam: A trick to fool other people to get their money
• couple: To join something to something else
• alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
• soak: To make something completely wet
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• juvenile: Concerning young people or children
• allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• cubicle: Workspace with low walls within an office
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• censor: To remove inappropriate material from books, films
• frown: When you pull your eyebrows together to show anger
• approve: To formally accept something or grant permission
• qualify: To earn a qualification through exam, studying
• delightful: Greatly pleasing or entertaining
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
• nod: Movement of your head to agree or say hello
• surprisingly: In an unexpected manner; to an unexpected degree
• vegetarian: Being made from vegetables and not having any meat
• part: Division of a book
• bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
• level: Specific height of something
• buddhist: Someone who follows the teachings of Buddha
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• dodgy: Slightly dishonest; not quite right
• underground: (Being or living) under the surface of the earth
• passport: Official book of identification allowing travel
• dingy: Dark in an unpleasant way, often looking dirty
• existent: Still existing; real; actual
• accustom: To make someone or something become used to something.
• whiskey: US strong alcoholic drink made from rye, corn etc.
• garb: Distinct clothing style showing group affiliation