Vocabulary

• due to: Because of; owing to
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• third year: The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• emerged as: To become known or apparent; to come forth as.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• to the fullest: To the greatest extent possible; completely and without reservation.
• spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
• work out
• free up: To make something available for a particular use.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• wildest dreams: The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• fizzle out: To gradually fail or end, often after a promising start.
• with flying colors: With great success or distinction.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• hit the road: To begin a journey; to leave.
• wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in full effect: Fully operational or in complete force.
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• front and back: On both the front and rear surfaces.
• in his place: Instead of him; as his substitute.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
• improve: To make, or become, something better
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• strength: Condition of being strong
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
• arguably: Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
• due: When something is required or expected
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
• recruit: Person who has just joined the military
• guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
• league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
• agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• couch: To formulate in a particular style or language
• division: How many times a number is contained in another
• vertical: (Of a line, etc.) going up and down; not horizontal
• athletic: Fit and strong; physically capable
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• chance: The way something happens without planning
• score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
• point: An item to be discussed
• draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
• success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
• front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
• shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• poison: To affect something in a very negative way
• shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• rank: To rate or class things
• scholarship: Work of learning, studying, acquiring knowledge
• overlook: To look down on; be able to see from
• jersey: Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
• victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
• championship: Sports competition to find the best player or team
• ivy: Climbing plant growing up walls of buildings