Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• word of mouth: Information spread by people telling each other.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• regardless of
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• put the kibosh on: To put an end to or stop something.
• circle up: To move into a circular formation.
• live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
• call in: To ask others for help when in need
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• by all means: Certainly; of course
• in the picture: Aware of what is happening; informed.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• win over: To convince others to support you or your ideas
• into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
• in terms of
• on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
• hit and miss: In a random or inconsistent manner.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• tie in: To make a connection to bring two things together
• going on: To continue doing something
• in truth: In fact; actually; really
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• break even: To neither make a profit nor a loss
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• go away: To go on vacation
• write down: To record in writing
• tone with: To be consistent or appropriate in style or mood.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
• set against: To compare or consider (one thing) in opposition to another.
• of late: Recently; lately.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• save face: To avoid embarrassment or humiliation; to maintain one's reputation or dignity.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• walking out of: To move away from a situation
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• far cry from: Very different from.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• bow to: To bend the head or body as a sign of respect or greeting.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• in droves: In large numbers; in a large group.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• pandemic: (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
• critical: Making a negative judgment of something
• gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
• chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
• franchise: Right to run a business using name of a company
• planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
• budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
• universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• role: Character played by an actor
• rotten: Gone bad; broken into pieces through dying
• strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
• profit: Benefit from doing something
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• wrinkle: Small folds in the skin, e.g. as a sign of age
• worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
• sequel: Story, movie etc. that follows another similar one
• score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
• mansion: Very large, expensive home
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
• mortal: Destined to die; causing death
• legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
• fury: Rage; violent anger
• beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
• override: To make (rule or law) not be valid anymore
• studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
• production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• flop: To fall heavily, usually in a relaxed manner
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• return: To hit something back to the other player or team
• hood: Front part of the car that covers the engine
• ascend: To rise, go up to a higher level
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• picture: General situation or state of being
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
• marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
• story: One of many floors or levels in a building
• dark: Of a color that is not light
• mutant: Organism derived from a change in genes
• plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
• reboot: To shut down and start a computer again
• monster: Large frightening imaginary creature
• duel: Competition between two athletes or enemies
• profitability: Degree to which money can be made in business
• phoenix: Mythical bird that was burned but rose from ashes
• remake: To arrange or prepare something again
• bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
• kneel: To move your body so your knees are on the floor
• superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
• robin: Person's name