Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• on the face of it: Based on first impressions; seemingly.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• rely upon: To depend on someone or something; to trust or have confidence in.
• film set: A location, real or constructed, where a film or television show is shot.
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
• aside from
• at least: As a minimum
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• great: Very good; better than before
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
• collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• communist: Believer in communism
• collective: Business owned or controlled by its workers
• nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
• cement: Building material made from gray powder, water
• south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
• cult: Small extreme religious group
• north: Direction to your left when facing the rising sun
• festival: Cultural event with a program of events
• wrestling: To fight someone by holding parts of their body