Vocabulary

• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• squeeze in
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• back at you: An informal way to return a greeting or compliment.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
• used up: To use all of; consume
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• in capital letters: Written using uppercase letters only.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
• color in: To fill a drawing or space with color, often in artwork.
• carry over: Accounts to move an entry to later column
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
• repetition: When something occurs again
• concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
• exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
• amount: Quantity of something
• measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
• annoying: To make someone angry
• mimic: Someone who tries to act like another person
• instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
• exist: To be present, alive or real
• conduct: Your behavior
• divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
• sluggish: Slow; moving like a slug
• fraction: Small part of something
• ordinary: Normal or usual
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• peculiar: Not usual or normal; strange
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• section: A part of a whole
• nudge: To touch or push something gently
• haunt: To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
• valid: Being in effect or in force, often legally
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
• hefty: Being heavy or large
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
• nuance: Small, not obvious difference in meaning, etc.
• nutshell: Shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut
• minor: Not so large in size; not important or valuable
• tailor: To make or alter to fit a certain purpose
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• groove: Long line that is cut into a surface of something
• kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
• collide: To come together or crash with a lot of force
• stable: In a position where something does not fall over
• range: Cooking stove with multiple burners
• endorse: To show or express approval of
• pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• rig: To dishonestly fix the result of elections, games
• funky: Offbeat; fashionable
• drawer: Sliding box of a desk, closet used to store things
• legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
• part: Division of a book
• interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
• cathedral: Large impressive main church in a particular area
• yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
• nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
• vibrate: To shake side to side quickly in small movements
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• feather: One of the many light soft things on a bird's body
• candid: Saying what you think openly and honestly
• antenna: Antenna; device for receiving radio/ TV signal
• band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
• dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
• chord: Line that joins two points on a circle
• snare: To trap using a device or clever trick
• kink: Small dent or curl in something, e.g. your hair
• octave: Range of notes in an 8-note musical scale
• bass: Type of fish
• underscore: To highlight or stress
• undertone: Quiet or hushed tone of voice
• treble: Highest musical range of sounds
• cheerio: Another way to say 'goodbye'
• underbelly: The underside of a four-legged animal
• riff: Short series of repeated notes in music