Vocabulary

• best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• might well: Used to indicate a good possibility or likelihood.
• blow up: To suddenly become angry
• on to: Toward something; forward
• at first sight: Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• in the bag: Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• in the picture: Aware of what is happening; informed.
• have to: Must do
• turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
• go on: To continue doing something
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
• barely: Only just; just possible
• reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• split: No longer married or in a relationship
• confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
• renowned: Widely known and esteemed
• disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
• perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
• contrary: (Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• controversy: Strong public disagreement about something
• blow: To move something using air
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• apparent: Easy to see or clearly understand
• gain: To increase in something, such as weight
• leave: To go away from; depart
• affair: Secret sexual relationship between two people
• naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
• suicide: Act of purposely killing yourself
• carpet: Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
• audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• gather: To bring objects together into one place
• director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
• fairy: Small imaginary being that can do magic
• interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
• successful: Having the desired effect or result
• great: Very good; better than before
• fracture: Break in a bone, usually small
• tame: Not wild; trained to obey people
• accessory: Someone who assisted with a crime
• velvet: Type of smooth cloth which is soft to the touch
• cushion: Soft object to make a seat more comfortable
• orchestra: Large group who perform instrumental music
• part: Division of a book
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
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• picture: General situation or state of being
• want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• bob: To move up and down repeatedly
• pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
• publicity: Attention given to person/thing by news/radio/TV
• depress: To make someone feel sad or miserable
• scandalous: Shocked because of something unacceptable
• slogan: Distinctive phrase used in political campaign, etc.
• muse: To think about slowly or over a long period
• obituary: Written notice or announcement of a person's death
• porter: Person who carries luggage for guests/passengers
• unhappy: Not feeling happy; sad or worried
• songwriter: Composer of words or music for popular songs