Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• set up
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• per cent: Out of every 100; a proportion multiplied by 100
• going on: To continue doing something
• next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in terms of
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• up till: Until a particular time or point.
• in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
• walk over: To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
• for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
• in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
• at school: Present and attending school.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• third year: The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
• by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
• round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
• go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
• from that time: Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• fire in the belly: Strong determination and passion to achieve something.
• for better or worse: Regardless of the good or bad consequences of an action or situation.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• second hand: (Of goods) already used
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
• got to: To arrive at some place
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• ancient history: The study of the distant past, from the earliest humans through the first great civilizations.
• break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• go on: To continue doing something
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• bottle up: To deliberately not show a strong feeling or emotion.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• burn off: To get rid of calories through exercise or physical activity.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• medical research: Scientific investigation to improve medical knowledge and treatments.
• on the same wavelength: Having similar ideas or feelings; understanding each other well.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• such as: For example; like
• phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
• in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• next to: Being located along side another
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• at least: As a minimum
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• have to: Must do
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• look back: To think about past events
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• need: To be unable to manage without something; require
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• speech: A formal talk to an audience
• university: High-level educational institution; college
• money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
• electrical: Related or connected to electricity
• engineering: The practical application of science to industry
• implant: To put something into, an idea in someone's mind
• worked: To bring into a specific state of success