Vocabulary

• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• game on: An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
• finish with: To end a relationship
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• restaurant chain: A group of restaurants owned by the same company and operating under the same brand name.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• tie in: To make a connection to bring two things together
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• stick out like a sore thumb: To be very noticeable or obvious in an unpleasant way.
• go up against: To compete or confront someone in a contest or challenge.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• shoot back: To respond to gunfire by shooting in return.
• six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• to hell and back: To experience severe difficulties or suffering.
• play through: Continue playing despite injury or difficulty.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• out of the ordinary : Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
• out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
• to pieces: Broken into many small parts.
• dial up
• beat up: To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• fiddle with: To make small movements or adjustments to something, often nervously or restlessly.
• fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
• somehow manage: To succeed in doing something despite difficulties or a lack of resources.
• on the plus side: Considering the advantages or positive aspects.
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• bizarre: Odd or strange
• reward: To give something because of someone's good work
• feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
• odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
• absurd: So foolish as to be difficult to believe
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• franchise: Right to run a business using name of a company
• appearance: The way a person looks to others
• complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
• giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
• crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
• wild: In a manner which lacks control
• smash: Accident involving vehicles
• explanation: Details or reasons given to make something clear
• bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
• row: To move a boat using oars
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• mascot: Object, person or animal used to represent a team
• block: Solid piece of material used for building
• mission: A task or role someone is given to do
• roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
• resident: Trainee doctor who works/lives in a hospital
• pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• duty: Work required by your job or position
• icon: Small image on a computer screen
• cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
• fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
• zombie: Dead person who exists among the living
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
• give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
• raccoon: A nocturnal mammal with a ringed tail
• dinosaur: Reptile that lived millions of years ago
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• duck: To avoid doing something that is difficult
• true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
• watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• hawk: Large bird kills smaller birds and animals
• skate: Flat sea fish
• colonel: Person with senior rank in an army or air force
• bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
• pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
• snoop: To spy on someone or something in a devious manner
• unlock: To use a key or code to open something
• spider: Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
• soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
• spud: A potato
• hornet: Black and yellow flying insect that can sting you
• tofu: Compressed bean curd used in cooking
• skater: Person who moves wearing ice skates
• unlocked: To use a key or code to open something
• gameplay: The plot of a computer or video game
• playable: That can be played