Vocabulary

• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• go away: To go on vacation
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
• ring in: To call by telephone.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• speed dial: A function on a telephone that allows you to dial a stored number by pressing only one or two buttons.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• with time: As time passes; eventually.
• suck up: To try to gain favor by flattering or fawning.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• squeaky clean: Extremely clean, pure, or morally blameless.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• check out
• incredible: Very good; amazing
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
• insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
• lean: To balance against or on something for support
• suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
• draw: To attract attention to someone or something
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• edge: An advantage you have over others
• veteran: Person experienced through long service
• resonate: (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
• throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• illustrate: To supply pictures to go along with words
• attitude: Way you act, think and feel about something
• charisma: Special quality of a person that charms/attracts
• leave: To go away from; depart
• hatred: Very strong feeling of dislike; hate
• reign: To be present and felt or sensed by everyone there
• merchandise: Goods for sale
• ramp: Path that increases in height as you walk up it
• previously: At an earlier time
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• frustrate: To make annoyed because things don't go well
• cement: Building material made from gray powder, water
• debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
• transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
• chief: Leader of a race or group of people
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• entice: To attract someone by appealing to hope or desire
• popularity: State of being liked or supported by many people
• despise: To have no respect whatsoever for a person/thing
• circuit: An area where cars race in a circle
• lease: Contract renting land, buildings, etc. to another
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• battle: Military fight between armies
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• wrestle: To fight someone by holding parts of their body
• betray: To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
• ordeal: Event that is difficult to survive, live through
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• medal: Metal award, often round, usually for courage
• return: To hit something back to the other player or team
• wig: Covering of artificial hair worn on the head
• angle: Place where two lines or surfaces meet
• heel: Back or end part of something
• bin: Type of container, usually for trash
• vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
• edgy: Feelings of tension and anxiety
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• triple: Group or set of three
• feud: Bitter long quarrel, dispute or argument
• morph: (Of computer animation) to gradually change shape
• ascent: Act of rising or going upwards
• boo: To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
• backstage: In the area of a theater behind the stage
• electrify: To energize or excite people
• squeaky: Making a high-pitched sound, like a mouse
• heartbreak: Great sorrow caused by e.g. death of loved one
• intercontinental: Between or among continents
• stardust: Dreamy romantic or sentimental quality