Vocabulary

• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• drive in: To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
• scoop it up: To acquire or collect something quickly and eagerly.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• on the wing: In flight; flying.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
• finish off: To complete the last part of something.
• picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• get it up: To find energy or motivation
• thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• spot: A certain place or area
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
• scoop: To dig out for a hole with a tool or hands
• tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
• offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
• defense: Argument in support of something
• foul: Terrible in smell, taste, appearance or morals
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• bucket: Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
• score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
• point: An item to be discussed
• fleet: Group of ships under one commander
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• sway: Power or influence to control a person or group
• shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• rebound: Bouncing off something, then going back into play
• reject: Goods that are not suitable for sale at full price
• exclamation: Abrupt excited utterance
• traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
• rivalry: State/feeling when groups compete with each other
• shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• moody: Showing sudden or wide variations in mood
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• perimeter: Outline or border; outer edge
• rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
• defensive: Protecting something, yourself from attack
• rugged: (Of mountains) rough and uneven; hard to climb
• season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
• pedal: Lever worked by the foot, e.g. the brakes of a car
• fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
• nifty: Very good or useful; clever; effective
• post: To send a letter or package using stamps
• rim: Outer edge of something circular
• penetration: Act of entering into or through something
• strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
• put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
• crafty: Being cunning to get others to do what you want
• difficulty: Something that is hard to do
• wing: Part of an animal's body that is used for flying
• ball: Large dance where people dress formally
• van: Truck with an enclosed cargo space
• butler: Senior male servant in a household
• turnover: the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new people
• hurry: To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
• curry: Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
• bake: To cook food (bread, cakes) in an oven
• ski: Long thin board for the feet for moving on show
• footwork: Skillful maneuvering or dealing
• underrate: To undervalue or underestimate
• apiece: Each, individually
• goon: Awkward stupid person; criminal associate