Vocabulary

• to do with: To be about something; concern
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• check out
• due to: Because of; owing to
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• up for grabs: Available to anyone who wants them.
• in the throes of: Experiencing a very difficult or painful process.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• smash hit: A very successful song, film, play, etc.
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• have to: Must do
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• round out: To complete or improve something by adding what is missing.
• quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
• coincidence: Occurrence by chance, not design or planned
• kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
• familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
• scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
• purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• literal: Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• due: When something is required or expected
• fit: Good looking; physically attractive
• project: To predict what will happen in the future
• honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
• revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• century: Period of 100 years
• important: Having power or authority
• promise: To say you will certainly do something
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• piece: A counter in a board game
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• pagan: People who do not have a formal religion
• afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
• orchestra: Large group who perform instrumental music
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• treaty: An agreement between nations
• grandeur: Impressive size, scale or beauty
• tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
• chorus: Part of a song that is repeated
• motif: A distinctive form, shape or figure in a design
• melody: Song; music
• orthodox: Believing in and following traditions; traditional
• carol: Traditional song sung at Christmas
• pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
• canon: General rule of how to behave or do things