Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
• for instance: As an example.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• except that: But; with the exception that.
• at least: As a minimum
• live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
• chase down: To pursue someone or something in order to catch them.
• lead to: To result in some action
• in the business of: Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
• in a vacuum: Existing or considered without relation to other things; isolated from outside influences.
• great: Very good; better than before
• greatness: Property of outstanding importance or eminence
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• horse: Large animal with 4 legs used for riding
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• today: This day; day that is happening now
• person: Man, woman or child
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• week: Period of seven days from Sunday to Saturday
• name: What something or someone is called
• toilet: Room where you go to urinate or excrete; bathroom
• history: Established pattern or record
• king: Person considered the best or top at something
• classical: Concerning the culture of ancient Greece or Rome
• idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• call: A order or request for action
• awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
• story: One of many floors or levels in a building
• decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
• type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• death: When someone dies; the end of life
• land: Region or country
• celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
• army: Large group of soldiers organized to fight in wars
• fever: A high body temperature, indicating illness
• admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
• primarily: In the most basic or important way
• professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• phrase: Common expression or saying
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• chance: The way something happens without planning
• unfairly: In a way that is not right or does not involve equal treatment
• chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
• rumor: To gossip; to tell a story about other people
• reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• territory: Area of land defended by an animal
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• ripe: (Of a smell) disgusting
• empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
• conquer: To take possession of (land, city) with an army
• masculine: Having the characteristics associated with males
• accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
• glory: State of having respect, honor or pride
• masculinity: Trait of behaving in ways typical of men
• legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
• emulate: To try to be like; copy; imitate
• heroism: Actions of courage/strength, done to save others
• plumber: Worker installing toilets, pipes etc. in buildings
• thee: An old-fashioned word for you
• poisoning: To affect something in a very negative way
• obsess: To talk or think about someone, something too much