Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• aside from
• sit down: To take a seat
• tie in: To make a connection to bring two things together
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• track pants: Loose, comfortable trousers worn for sports or leisure.
• out and about: Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
• pick out: To choose or select one item from many
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• stand behind: To support or defend someone or something.
• inside the box: To think conventionally or in a traditional way.
• size up: To consider something to make a decision
• size down: To reduce the size or scale of something.
• have to: Must do
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in terms of
• for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• play along: To cooperate or pretend to cooperate with someone
• stomp on: To step heavily on something to crush or damage it.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• eat someone alive: To criticize or overpower someone harshly.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• zip up: To fasten something with a zipper.
• head out: To leave a place; depart
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• by all means: Certainly; of course
• go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• at least: As a minimum
• made to be: Destined or intended for a particular purpose or relationship.
• on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• on sale: Available at a reduced price
• consists of: Is made up or composed of.
• wear on
• go on: To continue doing something
• the icing on the cake: An additional benefit that makes a good situation even better.
• without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
• weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
• enormous: Huge; very big; very important
• extreme: Very great in degree
• describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
• brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
• wardrobe: Stock of clothes belonging to a person
• outfit: A set of clothing (with accessories)
• grip: To hold someone's interest
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• steep: Very expensive
• shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
• blunt: Without a sharp edge or point
• platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
• favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
• personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
• bottom: The part of your body you sit on
• channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
• punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
• sole: The part of your foot which touches the ground
• comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• vegan: Vegetarian who eats no animal or dairy products
• buckle: Metal attachment or hook on the end of a belt
• patent: Legal protection for inventions or ideas
• hint: To suggest without being direct about it
• glorious: (Of a hero, achievements) deserving praise and awe
• point: An item to be discussed
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• perfect: So good it cannot be improved
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
• flare: To become angry or excited suddenly
• concert: Musical entertainment performed in public
• spiky: Having a long sharp point
• loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
• adore: To love very much; to give honor to
• strap: Strip of leather cloth etc. used to attach/support
• tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
• unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
• leather: Chemically tanned animal skin, e.g. for shoes
• interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
• chunky: Containing large sticky lumps; thick and heavy
• heel: Back or end part of something
• pair: Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
• ankle: Region or joint between the foot and the leg
• powerful: Having control or influence over
• tread: To step; to walk on
• boot: Footwear covering your foot and part of your leg
• death: When someone dies; the end of life
• neighbor: Person who lives, or is near, you
• punk: Violent or criminal young man
• pastel: Being a pale or light color
• taper: (Of e.g. streets) to become gradually narrower
• cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
• shoelace: String used for fastening shoes
• turtleneck: Sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar