Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• such as: For example; like
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• fight off: To defend a position, often violently
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
• regardless of
• block out: To cover so something cannot be seen or heard
• roll with it: To adapt easily to changes or unexpected events.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• go at it: To start doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
• down the middle: In or along the center of something.
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• pull off: To manage to succeed
• cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
• due to: Because of; owing to
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• scheduled for: To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• set up
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• punch in: To record the time of arrival at work on a time clock.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• off guard: In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• have to: Must do
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• in competition: Taking part in a contest or rivalry.
• constantly: Frequently, or without pause
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
• slightly: Only a little
• accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• shift: To change in position or direction
• momentum: Speed or force that is gained when something moves
• competition: Fighting against others to win something
• rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
• dominant: The strongest; most powerful
• opponent: Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
• counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
• throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
• stance: A position or opinion stated in public
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• myriad: Very large quantity of something
• combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
• depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
• arsenal: Place where weapons are stored
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• block: Solid piece of material used for building
• roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
• catch: Amount of something that has been caught
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
• probe: To carefully examine an issue by asking questions
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• great: Very good; better than before
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• shell: Hard outer cover of an egg, fruit, nut, or seed
• opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
• offense: Attempt to score in a game or match
• defensive: Protecting something, yourself from attack
• evade: To avoid being captured; avoid answering
• lateral: On the side; moving sideways
• dissect: To cut up plant or body into pieces to examine it
• orthodox: Believing in and following traditions; traditional
• incoming: Coming toward a place or position; arriving
• jab: To hit with a short straight blow
• footwork: Skillful maneuvering or dealing
• underrate: To undervalue or underestimate
• torque: Turning or twisting force