Vocabulary

• in a corner: In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• go on: To continue doing something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• got to: To arrive at some place
• have to: Must do
• make a splash: To become suddenly successful or popular and attract a lot of attention.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• steal the show: To receive more attention than anyone else in a performance or event because you give the best performance.
• come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• band together: To unite or form a group for a particular purpose.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• run down: To be in a bad condition
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• for shit: Used to say something is of very poor quality or useless.
• differ with: To disagree with someone about something.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• check out
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
• deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
• iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• decade: Period of 10 years
• dull: Not exciting or interesting; boring; lifeless
• practically: Nearly, almost, or in effect
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• appearance: The way a person looks to others
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• hangover: Ill feeling from drinking too much alcohol
• memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
• clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
• emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
• role: Character played by an actor
• fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
• prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• quirky: Odd or unusual; strange
• goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• act: To behave in a certain way
• mighty: Having great strength or great size
• range: Cooking stove with multiple burners
• sitcom: Humorous drama based on day-to-day life
• pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
• beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
• globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
• portrayal: Actor's representation of a character
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• overlook: To look down on; be able to see from
• overdrive: Extra gear on a vehicle that allows more power
• fruitful: Being productive; successful
• long: Person's name
• karate: A Japanese martial art; weaponless self-defense
• kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
• actress: A woman or girl who acts on a stage or in a movie
• brat: Someone who has misbehaved, usually a child
• street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
• true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
• fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
• watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
• number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
• snitch: To take by theft; to steal
• chess: Game of mental strategy for two players
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• television: Device that broadcasts programs, movies or show
• grey: Color between black and white (also spelled gray)
• late: At a time after the expected time
• help: To act to enable a person to do something; assist
• family: Close group of people or organizations
• sheen: Soft, smooth, shiny quality, as of glossy hair
• limelight: Light from burning lime on stages of old theaters
• unmatched: Having no equal; better than the rest
• matriarch: Female head of a family/tribe; strong older woman
• yup: Another way of saying 'yes'