Vocabulary

• due to: Because of; owing to
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• below the belt: An unfair or unethical attack, remark, or action.
• hook up with: To meet or connect with someone.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• ring in: To call by telephone.
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• throw over: To propel something over something else
• drink to: To raise a glass to honor or celebrate someone or something.
• in the shadow of: Close to and influenced or dominated by something else.
• in point: Relevant; pertinent
• in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
• in recent times: During the period of time that has most recently passed; lately.
• suck up: To try to gain favor by flattering or fawning.
• conquer the world: To gain control of the world through military force or other means.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• way too long: Excessively long in duration; much longer than necessary or desired.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
• by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
• check out
• eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
• deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• draw: To attract attention to someone or something
• crowd: To force too many things, people into
• confront: To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
• edge: An advantage you have over others
• seemingly: Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• backlash: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
• seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
• arrogant: Rude, from belief you are better than others
• due: When something is required or expected
• throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• illustrate: To supply pictures to go along with words
• doom: Certain of the failure or destruction of
• dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
• hatred: Very strong feeling of dislike; hate
• mantra: Repeated expression, as in Hindu/Buddhist prayers
• carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• clash: To have a disagreement or fight over something
• savage: Condition of being cruel, violent, uncivilized
• nowadays: At the present time; now
• despise: To have no respect whatsoever for a person/thing
• attire: Clothing (especially fine clothes and fashion)
• litter: All the baby animals born at once from one mother
• worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
• judgment: Opinion that is made after careful consideration
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
• wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
• bash: To hit something; to criticize
• slaughter: Act of killing an animal to get its meat
• wrestle: To fight someone by holding parts of their body
• betray: To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
• highlight: Best or most interesting part of something
• return: To hit something back to the other player or team
• infuriate: To cause to get extremely angry or furious
• arrogance: Rude manner from belief you are better than others
• list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
• iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
• heel: Back or end part of something
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• belt: To leave somewhere quickly (UK use)
• begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
• coronation: Crowning of a king or queen
• shout: To speak very loudly to get attention
• rumble: Low, heavy continuous sound or series of sounds
• vest: US sleeveless garment worn under a coat; waistcoat
• pro: Reason given in support of something
• boot: Footwear covering your foot and part of your leg
• trio: Three of something, e.g. musicians
• hate: To have a very strong feeling of dislike for
• title: Book produced by a publisher
• triple: Group or set of three
• ring: A roped area in which people fight or box
• bulletproof: Not penetrable by bullets
• top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
• feud: Bitter long quarrel, dispute or argument
• wrestler: Fighter holding parts of their opponents body
• championship: Sports competition to find the best player or team
• backstage: In the area of a theater behind the stage
• arab: Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
• livid: Enraged; extremely angry; furious
• bulldog: Short, muscular short-haired dog with square head