Vocabulary

• come up to: To meet expectations
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
• major in: To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.
• in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• have to: Must do
• on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
• go on: To continue doing something
• cut up: Be cut up (about) to be upset or angry
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• commercial: Radio or television advertisement
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
• similar: Nearly the same; alike
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• immigrant: Person moving to another country to live there
• mantra: Repeated expression, as in Hindu/Buddhist prayers
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• act: To behave in a certain way
• comedian: An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
• interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• college: School or educational institution for adults
• great: Very good; better than before
• person: Man, woman or child
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• affirmation: Statement that something is true
• valley: Area between mountains with river running through
• wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
• translate: To change something into a different state
• part: Division of a book
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
• partner: One you have a business/personal relationship with
• background: Images, color, or information behind the main one
• improv: Drama that the actors make up as they go along
• mechanical: Done without thought or feeling; automatic
• disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
• disappointing: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
• silicon: Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
• logo: Name, symbol or picture which represents a company
• chinatown: Area of town with many Chinese stores, restaurants
• boneless: Being without a bone or bones
• standup: (Of comedian) standing to deliver jokes