Severn Cullis-Suzuki at Rio Summit 1992┃VoiceTube - Learning English through Videos

## Vocabulary

* **go out**: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
* **bring back**: To cause to remember
* **on the streets**: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
* **on the stock**: Present or available in inventory or storage.
* **on behalf of**: As the representative of someone
* **around the world**: In or to many countries.
* **used to**: Did regularly before, but don't do now
* **hear of**: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
* **have to**: Must do
* **back up**: To save a copy of your computer data
* **in fact**: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
* **as one**: Acting or moving together at the same time.
* **throw away**: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
* **to let**: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
* **go on**: To continue doing something
* **at school**: Present and attending school.
* **in the world**: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
* **at night**: During the night; in the nighttime.
* **for the world**: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
* **child**: A very young person, between about 2 and 15
* **world**: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
* **buy**: To believe something; accept
* **speak**: To be able to use a certain language
* **dad**: Another word for father
* **finding**: To become aware of something that is happening
* **teach**: To help someone learn or do something
* **age**: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
* **food**: What people and animals eat to live
* **live**: To be alive
* **money**: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
* **stop**: To block or close something
* **fishing**: To go fishing with a net or hook
* **change**: To exchange one set of clothes for another
* **up**: To act suddenly and unexpectedly
* **afraid**: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
* **share**: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
* **throw**: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
* **spend**: To use money to pay for something
* **future**: Time that is to come after the present
* **bring**: To take or go with someone to a place
* **lose**: To be unable to keep in check or control something
* **list**: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
* **war**: Situation where armies fight each other
* **strong**: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
* **dreamt**: To wish for something to happen
* **difference**: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
* **single**: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
* **full**: Containing all the parts; complete
* **decide**: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
* **remind**: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
* **environmental**: Of the natural world of plants and animals
* **responsible**: Being the cause of something that has occurred
* **fix**: Answer to a problem
* **act**: To behave in a certain way
* **salmon**: Light pinkish orange color
* **attend**: To take care of someone in need
* **poet**: Person who writes poems
* **stream**: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
* **shock**: The passage of an electricity through the body
* **northern**: In or toward the north
* **election**: Process of choosing someone by voting
* **breathe**: To move air into and out of your lungs
* **behave**: To act correctly
* **mess**: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
* **starve**: To (cause to) be hungry or go without food
* **greedy**: Wanting to have more of something than you need
* **shelter**: Place to protect people/animals from abuse
* **beggar**: Poor person who asks others for money and food
* **vanish**: To disappear in a sudden and mysterious way
* **participation**: Act of being involved in something
* **affection**: Feeling of liking someone or something
* **anger**: To make someone mad, upset, or annoyed
* **behalf**: As a representative of someone or a group.
* **victim**: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
* **express**: To send something by fast mail
* **reflect**: To indicate or be a sign of something
* **poverty**: State of being poor
* **comfort**: To try to make distressed person feel better
* **layer**: One of several sheets of a material or object
* **ozone**: Gas protecting the earth from the sun
* **extinct**: (Of animal, etc.) having died out; with none left
* **privilege**: Advantage or right given to only certain people
* **agenda**: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
* **countless**: Being too many to be numbered or imagined
* **sentiment**: Feeling or attitude you have about something
* **needy**: Poor; without much money
* **unheard**: Not heard; not perceived by the ear.

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* ###### affection  
US /əˈfɛkʃən/  
UK /əˈfekʃn/  
   * Noun (Countable/Uncountable)  
   * Feeling of liking someone or something  
   * A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.  
B1  
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* ###### agenda  
US /əˈdʒɛndə/  
UK /ə'dʒendə/  
   * Noun (Countable/Uncountable)  
   * Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions  
   * Outcome you want to happen but do not reveal  
B1TOEIC  
[More ](/definition/agenda)
* ###### anger  
US /ˈæŋɡɚ/  
UK /ˈæŋgə(r)/  
   * Transitive Verb  
   * To make someone mad, upset, or annoyed  
   * Uncountable Noun  
   * Feelings of being upset, mad or annoyed  
   * A strong feeling we can get if we think we're being treated badly  
A2TOEIC  
[More ](/definition/anger)
* ###### around the world  
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/  
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/  
   * Phrase  
   * In or to many countries.  
   * In various places throughout the world.  
A2  
[More ](/definition/around the world)
* ###### as one  
US  
UK  
   * Adverb  
   * Acting or moving together at the same time.  
   * In complete agreement or unity.  
   * Phrase  
   * With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.  
   * In perfect harmony or unison.  
A1  
[More ](/definition/as one)
* ###### at night  
US /æt naɪt/  
UK /æt nait/  
   * Phrase  
   * During the night; in the nighttime.  
A1  
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* ###### at school  
US  
UK  
   * Phrase  
   * Present and attending school.  
A1  
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* ###### attend  
US /əˈtɛnd/  
UK /əˈtend/  
   * Transitive Verb  
   * To take care of someone in need  
   * Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)  
   * To listen or watch carefully; to concentrate  
   * To be present at an event  
B1TOEIC  
[More ](/definition/attend)
* ###### back up  
US /bæk ʌp/  
UK /bæk ʌp/  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To save a copy of your computer data  
   * To confirm the truth of what someone says  
A1  
[More ](/definition/back up)
* ###### beggar  
US /ˈbɛɡɚ/  
UK /ˈbegə(r)/  
   * Noun  
   * Poor person who asks others for money and food  
B1  
[More ](/definition/beggar)
* ###### behalf  
US /bɪˈhæf, -ˈhɑf/  
UK /biˈhɑ:f/  
   * Noun  
   * As a representative of someone or a group.  
   * For the good of someone or something.  
B2TOEIC  
[More ](/definition/behalf)
* ###### behave  
US /bɪˈhev/  
UK /bɪˈheɪv/  
   * Intransitive Verb  
   * To act correctly  
   * To act in a particular way  
   * Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)  
   * To cause (oneself) to act in a specific way  
A2  
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* ###### breathe  
US /brið/  
UK /bri:ð/  
   * Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)  
   * To move air into and out of your lungs  
   * To say something very softly  
A2  
[More ](/definition/breathe)
* ###### bring back  
US /brɪŋ bæk/  
UK /briŋ bæk/  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To cause to remember  
   * To return something  
A1  
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* ###### comfort  
US /ˈkʌmfət/  
UK /'kʌmfət/  
   * Transitive Verb  
   * To try to make distressed person feel better  
   * Uncountable Noun  
   * Acts or words that reduce pain or sadness  
   * State of being relaxed, warm or happy  
A2  
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* ###### countless  
US /ˈkaʊntlɪs/  
UK /ˈkaʊntləs/  
   * Adjective  
   * Being too many to be numbered or imagined  
B1  
[More ](/definition/countless)
* ###### decide  
US /dɪˈsaɪd/  
UK /dɪ'saɪd/  
   * Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)  
   * To make a choice or choose after thinking about it  
   * To make a legal judgment in court  
A2TOEIC  
[More ](/definition/decide)
* ###### election  
US /ɪˈlɛkʃən/  
UK /ɪ'lekʃn/  
   * Noun  
   * Process of choosing someone by voting  
B1TOEIC  
[More ](/definition/election)
* ###### environmental  
US /ɛnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl:, -ˌvaɪən/  
UK /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl/  
   * Adjective  
   * Of the natural world of plants and animals  
A2TOEIC  
[More ](/definition/environmental)
* ###### extinct  
US /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/  
UK /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/  
   * Adjective  
   * (Of animal, etc.) having died out; with none left  
   * (E.g. of volcano) not active  
B1TOEIC  
[More ](/definition/extinct)
* ###### fishing  
US /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/  
UK /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/  
   * Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)  
   * To go fishing with a net or hook  
   * Uncountable Noun  
   * The act of catching fish  
A2  
[More ](/definition/fishing)
* ###### fix  
US /fɪks/  
UK /fɪks/  
   * Noun  
   * Answer to a problem  
   * Transitive Verb  
   * To arrange or prepare something  
   * To attach something so it will not move or change  
A2TOEIC  
[More ](/definition/fix)
* ###### for the world  
US /fɚ ðə wɝld/  
UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/  
   * other  
   * Used to emphasize something would never happen.  
B2  
[More ](/definition/for the world)
* ###### go on  
US /ɡo ɑn/  
UK /ɡəu ɔn/  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To continue doing something  
   * To happen (usually negative)  
   * Interjection  
   * Used to encourage someone  
A1  
[More ](/definition/go on)
* ###### go out  
US /ɡo aʊt/  
UK /ɡəu aut/  
   * Phrase  
   * To leave a building (e.g. a house)  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished  
   * Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable  
A1  
[More ](/definition/go out)
* ###### greedy  
US /ˈɡridi/  
UK /'ɡri:dɪ/  
   * Adjective  
   * Wanting to have more of something than you need  
B1  
[More ](/definition/greedy)
* ###### have to  
US /hæv tu/  
UK /ˈhæv tə/  
   * Auxiliary Verb  
   * Must do  
A1  
[More ](/definition/have to)
* ###### hear of  
US /hɪr ʌv/  
UK /hiə ɔv/  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To know about someone or something because you have been told about them  
A1  
[More ](/definition/hear of)
* ###### in fact  
US /ɪn fækt/  
UK /in fækt/  
   * Adverb  
   * Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.  
   * Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.  
   * Phrase  
   * Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.  
C1  
[More ](/definition/in fact)
* ###### in the world  
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/  
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/  
   * Phrase  
   * Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief  
   * Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense  
A1  
[More ](/definition/in the world)
* ###### layer  
US /ˈleɚ/  
UK /ˈleiə/  
   * Noun (Countable/Uncountable)  
   * One of several sheets of a material or object  
   * A covering of something spread over a surface.  
   * Transitive Verb  
   * To put things one on top of another  
B1TOEIC  
[More ](/definition/layer)
* ###### mess  
US /mɛs/  
UK /mes/  
   * Noun (Countable/Uncountable)  
   * Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean  
   * A difficult or confused situation.  
   * Transitive Verb  
   * To make something untidy or dirty  
A2  
[More ](/definition/mess)
* ###### needy  
US /ˈnidi/  
UK /ˈni:di/  
   * Adjective  
   * Poor; without much money  
B2  
[More ](/definition/needy)
* ###### northern  
US  
UK  
   * Adjective  
   * In or toward the north  
   * Coming from the north.  
   * Noun  
   * A person who comes from the north.  
   * The Aurora Borealis.  
B1  
[More ](/definition/northern)
* ###### on behalf of  
US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/  
UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/  
   * Phrase  
   * As the representative of someone  
   * Acting as a representative of.  
B1  
[More ](/definition/on behalf of)
* ###### on the stock  
US /ɑn ðə stɑk/  
UK /ɒn ðə stɒk/  
   * other  
   * Present or available in inventory or storage.  
C1  
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* ###### on the streets  
US /ɑn ðə strits/  
UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/  
   * other  
   * Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.  
B2  
[More ](/definition/on the streets)
* ###### ozone  
US /ˈoʊzoʊn/  
UK /ˈəʊzəʊn/  
   * Uncountable Noun  
   * Gas protecting the earth from the sun  
   * Fresh and pure air, usually near the sea  
B2  
[More ](/definition/ozone)
* ###### participation  
US /pɑ:rˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/  
UK /pɑ:ˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/  
   * Uncountable Noun  
   * Act of being involved in something  
   * The involvement of individuals in making decisions that affect them.  
C1  
[More ](/definition/participation)
* ###### poet  
US /ˈpoʊət/  
UK /ˈpəʊɪt/  
   * Noun (Countable/Uncountable)  
   * Person who writes poems  
A2  
[More ](/definition/poet)
* ###### poverty  
US /ˈpɑvəti/  
UK /ˈpɔvəti/  
   * Uncountable Noun  
   * State of being poor  
   * Lack of something necessary  
B1  
[More ](/definition/poverty)
* ###### privilege  
US /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ, ˈprɪvlɪdʒ/  
UK /'prɪvəlɪdʒ/  
   * Noun (Countable/Uncountable)  
   * Advantage or right given to only certain people  
   * An opportunity to do something special or enjoyable.  
   * Transitive Verb  
   * To give advantages to some people not others  
B1TOEIC  
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* ###### reflect  
US /rɪˈflɛkt/  
UK /rɪ'flekt/  
   * Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)  
   * To indicate or be a sign of something  
   * To bounce back light, heat, sound from a surface  
A2TOEIC  
[More ](/definition/reflect)
* ###### remind  
US /rɪˈmaɪnd/  
UK /rɪ'maɪnd/  
   * Transitive Verb  
   * To cause someone to remember what they forgot  
   * To cause someone to think of something similar or related.  
A2TOEIC  
[More ](/definition/remind)
* ###### responsible  
US / rɪˈspɑnsəbəl/  
UK /rɪ'spɒnsəbl/  
   * Adjective  
   * Being the cause of something that has occurred  
   * Having the duty of dealing with something  
A2TOEIC  
[More ](/definition/responsible)
* ###### salmon  
US /ˈsæmən/  
UK /ˈsæmən/  
   * Noun  
   * Light pinkish orange color  
   * Large fish with silver skin and pink flesh  
B1  
[More ](/definition/salmon)
* ###### sentiment  
US /ˈsɛntəmənt/  
UK /ˈsentɪmənt/  
   * Noun (Countable/Uncountable)  
   * Feeling or attitude you have about something  
   * Feeling of love, sympathy and friendly emotions  
B1  
[More ](/definition/sentiment)
* ###### share  
US /ʃɛr/  
UK /ʃeə(r)/  
   * Noun (Countable/Uncountable)  
   * Part-ownership in a property, business or company  
   * Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate  
   * Transitive Verb  
   * To divide something between two or more people  
   * To allow others to use your things equally  
A2TOEIC  
[More ](/definition/share)
* ###### shelter  
US /ˈʃɛltɚ/  
UK /'ʃeltə(r)/  
   * Noun (Countable/Uncountable)  
   * Place to protect people/animals from abuse  
   * Structure that covers or protects things  
   * Transitive Verb  
   * To give animals, people a place away from abuse  
   * To find protection from danger/bad weather  
B1  
[More ](/definition/shelter)
* ###### shock  
US /ʃɑ:k/  
UK /ʃɒk/  
   * Noun  
   * The passage of an electricity through the body  
   * Sudden bad feeling caused by something unexpected  
   * Transitive Verb  
   * To affect someone with an electrical current  
   * To cause great surprise, horror, or anger  
A2  
[More ](/definition/shock)
* ###### spend  
US /spɛnd/  
UK /spend/  
   * Transitive Verb  
   * To use money to pay for something  
   * To use time in order to do something  
A2TOEIC  
[More ](/definition/spend)
* ###### starve  
US /stɑ:rv/  
UK /stɑ:v/  
   * Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)  
   * To (cause to) be hungry or go without food  
   * To need or desire very strongly  
B1  
[More ](/definition/starve)
* ###### stream  
US /strim/  
UK /stri:m/  
   * Intransitive Verb  
   * To send a constant flow of data over the internet  
   * Noun  
   * Classes split into ability levels  
   * A small river  
A2  
[More ](/definition/stream)
* ###### throw away  
US  
UK  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To fail to take advantage of a good chance  
   * To put things in the trash  
A1  
[More ](/definition/throw away)
* ###### to let  
US /tu lɛt/  
UK /tu let/  
   * Preposition  
   * Indicates that a property is available for rent.  
A2  
[More ](/definition/to let)
* ###### used to  
US /juzd tu/  
UK /ˈju:st tə/  
   * Adjective  
   * Did regularly before, but don't do now  
   * Auxiliary Verb  
   * Have done before, but do not do now  
A1  
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* ###### vanish  
US /ˈvænɪʃ/  
UK /'vænɪʃ/  
   * Intransitive Verb  
   * To disappear in a sudden and mysterious way  
B1  
[More ](/definition/vanish)
* ###### victim  
US /ˈvɪktɪm/  
UK /ˈvɪktɪm/  
   * Noun  
   * Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event  
   * Person feeling helpless in times of bad luck  
B1TOEIC  
[More ](/definition/victim)
* ###### war  
US /wɔr/  
UK /wɔ:(r)/  
   * Noun  
   * Situation where armies fight each other  
A2  
[More ](/definition/war)

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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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adj. Having courage
* comfort zone  
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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v.t.To bravely face

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