Vocabulary

• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• bad blood: Feelings of hate between people because of arguments or things that happened in the past.
• such as: For example; like
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• talking through: To discuss something thoroughly in order to reach a decision or understanding.
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• sound bite: A short extract from a recorded interview or speech, used for broadcast.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in the cards: Likely or expected to happen in the future.
• behind the times: Old-fashioned; not aware of or using the latest ideas, methods, or technology.
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• improve: To make, or become, something better
• squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
• jerk: Someone you think is an idiot
• theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
• pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
• draw: To attract attention to someone or something
• reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
• settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
• rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
• scheme: Plan (sometimes dishonest) to get or do something
• planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
• click: To work well with someone or something
• string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• straw: Dry yellow stems of crops such as wheat
• animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
• favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
• buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
• intend: To plan or want to do something
• narrator: Person or character who tells a story
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• parachute: To drop supplies from a plane via parachute
• mission: A task or role someone is given to do
• roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
• replace: To use instead of something else
• point: An item to be discussed
• mixture: Something made by combining two or more things
• shut: To stop being open for business
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• sitcom: Humorous drama based on day-to-day life
• hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
• production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
• repeatedly: (Said, done) many times; over and over
• childhood: The time when you are a child
• arrow: Symbol used on road signs to show direction
• want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
• crate: Large wooden container for transporting goods
• boulder: Big rock, usually round in shape
• edgy: Feelings of tension and anxiety
• snuck: To move around in a way so no one will see you
• lunar: Concerning, about, or from the moon
• ark: Thing that affords protection or safety
• morph: (Of computer animation) to gradually change shape
• transmitter: Tower used to transmit radio waves and messages
• soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
• cowboy: Man who tends cattle or sheep (often from a horse)