Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at least: As a minimum
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
• such an idiot: Expressing strong disapproval or frustration at someone's foolish action.
• unto itself: By itself; considered alone as a separate matter.
• to a lesser extent: To a smaller or less significant degree or amount.
• in terms of
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• off camera: Not being filmed or recorded.
• stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• for instance: As an example.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• on balance
• lead to: To result in some action
• like heck: With great intensity or force.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• filter down: To spread or pass gradually from the rich to the poor.
• anything other than: Except for; not including
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
• letter: One of the 26 parts of the English alphabet
• dark: Of a color that is not light
• sun: Light and heat coming from a large star in the sky
• today: This day; day that is happening now
• talk: Style of speaking
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
• study: To focus on learning something usually at school
• open: To make accessible or able to be used, e.g. road
• clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
• art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
• history: Established pattern or record
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• rich: Having a lot of money or valuable possessions
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• call: A order or request for action
• happen: To take place or occur
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• building: To establish e.g. a reputation, over time
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• individualism: Belief in individual freedom and action
• thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
• discover: To find something new that was not known before
• architect: Person who designs and advises on buildings
• lawyer: Professional who helps people with the law
• earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
• primarily: In the most basic or important way
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• visual: Of or relating to vision
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• death: When someone dies; the end of life
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
• focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
• solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
• industrial: Concerning making things in factories
• incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
• triangular: Having three straight sides
• mining: To place a bomb in the ground or the sea
• alum: White crystalline double sulfate of aluminum
• enlighten: To cause someone to understand
• ninja: Japanese martial arts warrior, often an assassin
• rebirth: When learning, a culture etc. begins again
• favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
• center: Community place people go health or social reasons
• stink: To smell terrible
• sculptor: Artist who carves objects from marble, metal etc.
• secularism: Rejection of religion or religious control
• ore: Rock containing valuable metal
• squint: To look through narrowed eyes
• dye: A liquid that colors hair, cloth etc.