Vocabulary

• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• shoot up: To increase rapidly and suddenly.
• go on: To continue doing something
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• on special: Available for sale at a reduced price.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• got to: To arrive at some place
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• squeeze in
• lunch in: To eat lunch at home or workplace rather than outside.
• turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
• old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
• in all honesty: Speaking truthfully and sincerely; frankly.
• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
• turn on
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
• straightforward: Easy to do or understand; not complicated
• neat: That you approve of; cool
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
• alert: Being aware and able to respond quickly
• chill: State of being a little cold
• crowd: To force too many things, people into
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• couple: To join something to something else
• span: Distance between two supports of a bridge
• supposedly: As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
• correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
• totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
• hell: Any place of pain and suffering
• forum: Meeting where people can openly discuss a subject
• century: Period of 100 years
• flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
• trip: To release an electrical switch
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• entertain: To receive someone as a guest
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• public: Owned by the government
• snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
• naturally: In the expected or usual way
• last: Final; with nothing following; after all others
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
• lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
• monarchy: Nation that is ruled by a king or queen
• nap: To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
• empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
• carnival: Traveling amusement show with rides and sideshows
• arena: Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
• emperor: Man who rules an empire
• rent: To give the use of something in return for payment
• bummer: Irritating or disappointing experience
• dynasty: Family that controls a country for a long time
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
• blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
• believe: To think or accept that something is true
• travel: To go to a place that is far away
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• overlook: To look down on; be able to see from
• erect: Standing straight up
• round: From beginning to end (e.g. of the year)
• circus: Shows with clowns animals etc. performed in a tent
• sunset: Daily disappearance of the sun
• chariot: Ancient battle vehicle driven by standing soldier
• pasta: Type of Italian food, such as spaghetti
• gladiator: Professional fighter from Roman times
• ciao: (Italian) hello or goodbye
• colosseum: Large round sports stadium with tiered seats
• basque: Member of a people living on the Bay of Biscay