Vocabulary

• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• at least: As a minimum
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• cultural phenomenon: A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• become popular: To start to be liked by many people.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• alignment with: A state of agreement or cooperation between people, groups, or organizations.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• inside jokes: Jokes that are only understood by a small group of people.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• precious: Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
• category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• butt: (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
• wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• treasure: Valuable things collected, and often hidden
• linguistic: Of or relating to language
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• speech: A formal talk to an audience
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• affectionate: Having or displaying warmth or affection
• laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
• prolific: Producing something in large quantities
• creativity: Ability to imagine new ideas
• translate: To change something into a different state
• embarrass: To cause someone to feel ashamed
• unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
• partner: One you have a business/personal relationship with
• squish: To walk through mud or puddles
• romantic: Relating to courtship or love
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• sue: Person's name
• cousin: Child of your uncle or aunt
• lamb: Young sheep
• pet: Animal kept by a person for company and friendship
• pumpkin: Large roundish orange fruit that can be eaten
• linguist: Person who speaks several languages
• princess: Daughter of a king and queen
• sugar: Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
• darling: Dearly loved person
• boo: To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
• nickname: Name given by friends or family
• curry: Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
• sweetheart: Person loved by another person
• cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
• beanie: Small round close fitting hat
• pie: Baked food with a filling encased in pastry
• doo: Bird commonly referred to as a pigeon
• mango: Tropical fruit with yellow flesh and a big stone
• mini: Small British car