Vocabulary

• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• deal with
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• at least: As a minimum
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
• strain: To remove the water from (food) using a colander
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• plague: To cause to have continual problems with something
• reckless: Being dangerous and not caring about the results
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• leave: To go away from; depart
• mentor: Experienced or wise person who advises others
• damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
• waste: To kill or severely harm someone
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• sentimental: Displaying emotions too easily or strongly
• sight: To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
• spend: To use money to pay for something
• remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• vain: Too proud of yourself, especially your appearance
• gentle: Kind and quiet in nature; not harsh or violent
• understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
• cross: Angry and upset
• selfish: Concerned about your own interests, not others'
• attest: To state or confirm that something is true or real
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
• want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• warrior: Courageous or skilled fighter in a battle or war
• disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
• soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
• title: Book produced by a publisher
• warn: To tell someone about possible danger
• tool: Device used to make things, e.g. a hammer
• wiser: Smarter than