Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• on to: Toward something; forward
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• check out
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• stack up: To compare with something else; measure up.
• break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• work out
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• such as: For example; like
• get it on: To start doing what you say you will do
• cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
• quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
• live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
• stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• roll in: To arrive in a casual or unimpressive manner.
• throw on: To put on clothing quickly and carelessly.
• behind the counter: Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
• chip in: To contribute (donate money) to a cause
• off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
• right off the bat: Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• out of luck: To not have any luck; to be unfortunate
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• pressed for time: Having very little time; in a hurry.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
• slightly: Only a little
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• tend: To move or act in a certain manner
• specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
• spot: A certain place or area
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• express: To send something by fast mail
• measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
• fluid: A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
• purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
• comparison: Act of comparing things
• compare: To consider how similar and different things are
• apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
• grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
• drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
• universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• standard: Official unit of measuring something
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• trip: To release an electrical switch
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
• roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
• plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
• chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
• pound: The # key on a keyboard
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• firsthand: Received directly from a source
• taco: Tortilla rolled cupped around a filling
• dragon: Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
• online: Connected to the internet
• panda: White and black bear-like mammal from China
• yen: Currency used in Japan
• sushi: Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
• supermarket: Self-service store selling groceries etc.