Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• going on: To continue doing something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in terms of
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• have to: Must do
• on to: Toward something; forward
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• pretty solid: Quite strong, reliable, or convincing.
• stand by: To keep to an agreement
• cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
• win out: To be victorious or successful, especially after a struggle.
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• on the nose: Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• hot off: Freshly produced; just made available to the public.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• pack a punch: Have a strong or powerful effect.
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• fast food chain: A company that operates many fast food restaurants.
• in a vacuum: Existing or considered without relation to other things; isolated from outside influences.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• at least: As a minimum
• move into: To start living in a new house or building
• great minds think alike: Used to express that intelligent people often have the same ideas.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
• go in with: To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• let down
• taste good: To have a pleasant flavor.
• go to jail: To be sent to prison as a punishment for committing a crime.
• with a bang: In a sudden, noticeable, and exciting way.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• slightly: Only a little
• crave: To have a very strong desire for something
• exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
• texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
• bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
• appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
• toss: To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
• session: Period of time used for a specific activity
• plain: Obvious; clearly so, true
• compare: To consider how similar and different things are
• flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
• rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
• mustard: Spicy yellow or brown condiment used to add flavor
• dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
• mild: Gentle in nature or behavior
• crunch: To crush something into pieces
• slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
• original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• imply: To suggest something, without saying it directly
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
• promise: To say you will certainly do something
• crispy: Dry and breaking with a sharp sound
• unpleasant: Causing a bad feeling in people
• taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• celery: Long hard thin green vegetable
• great: Very good; better than before
• heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
• sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
• bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
• spice: Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
• fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• rank: To rate or class things
• understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
• disclosure: Making private information public
• classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
• season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
• side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
• list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
• pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
• crumb: Small drop of food, usually of bread or cake
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• wing: Part of an animal's body that is used for flying
• tier: One of the rising rows of seats, e.g. in a stadium
• salty: Containing or tasting like salt
• fan: To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
• parmesan: Strong aged Italian cheese, e.g. grated over pasta
• buffalo: Wild animal with horns similar to a large cow
• barbecue: Grill used for cooking food over an open fire
• brownie: A chocolate, cake-like dessert or cookie
• lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
• coleslaw: Finely cut cabbage, etc. in mayonnaise
• tang: Sharp, slightly sour taste or smell
• hickory: American hardwood tree bearing edible nuts
• tiff: Insignificant quarrel, often over not very much
• cajun: One living in Louisiana of French-Canadian descent