Vocabulary

• on time
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• set up
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• take root: To become established or firmly fixed; to begin to develop and grow.
• at least: As a minimum
• regardless of
• by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
• on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• by extension: Using a word or phrase in a wider context than is usual, typically to include situations that are similar to the one that the word or phrase was originally used for.
• case by case: Considering each case individually, rather than applying a general rule.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• chronic: Always or often doing something, e.g. lying
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
• regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
• deliberately: In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• extreme: Very great in degree
• instance: An example of something; case
• ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
• treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
• interfere: To get involved in something not your business
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• inherently: As an essential part of
• lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
• odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
• conduct: Your behavior
• impression: Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
• autonomy: The power to make independent decisions
• moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
• benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• rigid: Stiff rather than flexible
• literal: Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• acquaintance: Person that you know but isn't a good friend
• outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• respect: To follow the established rules
• peer: A noble, but not royal, person, e.g. lord or duke
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• stance: A position or opinion stated in public
• text: To send a message by phone or other device
• philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
• important: Having power or authority
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• relic: Valuable, ancient thing or work of art
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• utilitarian: Intended to be useful; plain; practical
• immoral: Without good moral principles
• lax: Not careful about your work or attitudes; sloppy
• unsettle: To upset; making someone feel uneasy