Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• puff up: To cause something to get larger than normal
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• stand over: To watch or supervise others closely, like a boss
• start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
• to boot: In addition; as well; besides.
• head out: To leave a place; depart
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• cast off: To release the ropes holding a boat in place, allowing it to begin its journey.
• rip apart: To tear something into pieces violently.
• by day: During the daytime; not at night.
• hit the road: To begin a journey; to leave.
• move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• regardless of
• snap in: To quickly fit or lock into place with a snapping sound.
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• have to: Must do
• seal off: To close an entrance to a place
• squeeze out: To remove an object by pressing something firmly
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• going on: To continue doing something
• fall out
• arranged in: Organized or placed in a specific order or manner within a particular space or format.
• bounce off the walls: To behave in a very energetic, overly excited way.
• break off: To end a relationship, engagement etc.
• grow back: To regrow; to grow again after being cut, lost, or damaged.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on ice: Kept cold or preserved by ice.
• store up: To accumulate or collect something for future use.
• hanging out: To spend time with your friends
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• drink up: To finish a drink completely.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• branch off: To leave a main road or path and go in a different direction.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
• pop up: To appear suddenly.
• as much a: To the same degree or extent.
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• breathe out: To exhale air from the lungs.
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
• structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
• harsh: Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
• shed: Small building used for storage
• feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
• cozy: Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
• surface: To give (road) a top layer
• contrary: (Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
• digestive: Concerning processes of converting food to energy
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• trap: Device used for catching animals
• nutrient: A chemical living things needs to be healthy
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
• survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
• seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
• oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
• dissolve: To cause something to end
• spine: Line of bones that runs down your back
• stomach: Place in the body where food is processed
• colony: Group (bees, etc.) that live in the same place
• defense: Argument in support of something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
• temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
• acid: Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
• breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• hump: Rounded mass, like that on the back of a camel
• skeleton: Structure of bones that supports the body
• limp: Being soft, not hard, not rigid
• adult: Person or animal that is fully grown
• blink: To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
• pouch: Pocket; a folded area that holds something
• inflate: To fill/be filled with air and make/become bigger
• shell: Hard outer cover of an egg, fruit, nut, or seed
• pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
• fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
• nursery: Place where trees and plants are grown and sold
• hollow: (Of objects) having nothing inside; not solid
• tundra: Flat frozen region that has no trees
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• caterpillar: Insect with many legs that becomes a butterfly
• stay: To keep trying without giving up
• mound: Raised area on the ground on which pitcher stands
• age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
• long: Person's name
• cocoon: Case spun by many insects for protection
• anaerobic: Living without oxygen from the air
• call: A order or request for action
• blister: To form a painful spot on the skin after rubbing
• top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
• mouth: Hole in the face used for eating and talking
• lactic: Of or obtained from milk (e.g. sour milk or whey)
• fat: Amount beyond what is usual or necessary
• husk: Dry, thin layer covering some fruit and vegetables
• underwater: (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
• kangaroo: Large Australian animal which hops
• rattlesnake: Pit snake with a tail that rattle when shaken
• puffer: Poisonous fish that inhales air when threatened
• superfood: Very nutritious food