Vocabulary

• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• at least: As a minimum
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• turn into: To change to become something else
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• in hospital: Admitted to a hospital for treatment.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• school of thought: A particular philosophy or set of beliefs; a way of thinking.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• came across as: To give a particular impression; to seem.
• in terms of
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• to rights: Done correctly or properly, especially fixing problems.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• update on: To provide the latest information about something.
• spill out: To flow or empty out, often in large quantities or in a disorderly manner.
• out on a limb: In a risky or unsupported position; vulnerable.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• let in: To allow someone to enter or come in
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• stand by: To keep to an agreement
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• off the rails: Out of control; behaving unpredictably.
• long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• at the moment: At this time; now
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
• couple: To join something to something else
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
• leave: To go away from; depart
• fault: A failure or negative aspect of
• straw: Dry yellow stems of crops such as wheat
• academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
• button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• great: Very good; better than before
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• poison: To affect something in a very negative way
• exhibition: Public event to display objects, art etc.
• part: Division of a book
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
• village: Small town in the country
• croissant: Flaky crescent-shaped roll, as eaten for breakfast
• hall: Area just inside the entrance of a building
• trouble: To worry, bother or disturb someone
• flavour: Taste of something, especially in food or drink
• poster: A large, printed notice or picture
• dishwasher: Machine for washing dishes
• logo: Name, symbol or picture which represents a company