Vocabulary

• got to: To arrive at some place
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• in terms of
• have to: Must do
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• to that end: In order to achieve that aim or purpose.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• break out
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• game over: The end of a game or a situation.
• count on: To depend on someone
• lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
• make a move: To take action; to initiate something.
• at least: As a minimum
• walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
• play it safe: To avoid risks; to be cautious.
• off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• bank on: To rely on someone or something
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
• bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• change up: To introduce variety or do something differently.
• bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
• right this second: Immediately; at this very moment
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• sit down: To take a seat
• on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• run back: To come back
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• block off: To prevent access to an area or road.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
• vouch for: To assert or confirm as a truth based on one's experience or knowledge.
• check out
• shop around: To search around for a better job deal price etc.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• fire drill: A practice evacuation to prepare for a fire.
• have a go: To attempt or try something.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• go along with: To agree to do something
• in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
• plug into: To connect an electrical device to a power source.
• off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
• right off the bat: Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• alive and kicking: Still alive and healthy; still active and doing well.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• vast: Being very large in size or amount
• journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
• description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
• fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• consider: To think carefully about something
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
• opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
• advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
• victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• optimal: Best or most desirable; best possible
• ancestor: A person from your family that lived in the past
• chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
• wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• due: When something is required or expected
• insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
• nutrition: Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
• sink: To push something down into the ground
• diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
• rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
• asthma: Lung illness causing difficulty in breathing
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• maintenance: Keeping (a machine) working by checking and fixing
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• important: Having power or authority
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• sharp: Person's name
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• trim: To cut (hair, etc.) to make it neater/shorter
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• point: An item to be discussed
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• litter: All the baby animals born at once from one mother
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• leash: Chain, strap, etc. for controlling an animal
• diligence: Hard work and effort
• vet: Short for 'veterinarian' or 'veterinary surgeon'
• piggy: Childish name for pig
• rabbi: Jewish religious teacher