Vocabulary

• on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
• have to: Must do
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• put it down: To place something on a surface.
• going on: To continue doing something
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• aside from
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• go on: To continue doing something
• on the ball: Alert, quick to understand and respond to things.
• pull off: To manage to succeed
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• like a train: In a powerful, unstoppable manner.
• head out: To leave a place; depart
• from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
• foot up: To add numbers to find a total sum.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• upper body: The part of the body above the waist, including the chest, back, shoulders, and arms.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• pop up: To appear suddenly.
• in the vein of: In a style or manner similar to something else.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• at arm's length: At a distance that can be reached by extending the arm.
• bend down: To bend your body toward the floor
• snap up: To buy something because it is cheap
• one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• hop into: To quickly get into a vehicle.
• back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
• jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
• at least: As a minimum
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
• spot: A certain place or area
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• point: An item to be discussed
• flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
• fluid: A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
• put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
• snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
• spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
• kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
• video: Recording capturing action with sound
• move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
• slide: Part of machines that slides backward and forward
• momentum: Speed or force that is gained when something moves