Vocabulary

• check out
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in terms of
• tally up: To calculate or add up a total.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
• settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
• string together: To connect words or ideas coherently.
• chase down: To pursue someone or something in order to catch them.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• both times: On two occasions.
• lone wolf: A person who prefers to act alone, without the need for social interaction or support from others.
• look beyond: To consider the future and what might happen.
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• for the win: Used to express enthusiasm or determination to achieve victory or success.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• simultaneously: At the same time; all together
• trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
• suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
• settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
• ease: To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
• modest: Not large in amount, size, etc.; moderate
• burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• rival: Matching the quality, skill, et. of others
• drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
• generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• grand: A counter for 1000 of something
• dominance: Having more power, success than others
• string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
• prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• scary: Causing fear; frightening
• hype: Advertising, writing, or talk to spark interest
• calendar: A table showing the days, months and years
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• triumph: Joy from victory or success
• spectacle: Impressive performance, public event or show
• channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
• crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
• clash: To have a disagreement or fight over something
• horrific: Terrifying and shocking
• podium: Small raised area you stand on to give a speech
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• monument: Something built to remember an event or person
• aggressively: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
• compose: To calm yourself after being angry or upset
• part: Division of a book
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• dispatch: To send (people or objects) somewhere
• season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
• list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
• specialist: Person who works in one specific area or field
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• meet: To provide something that is necessary
• assassin: Person who kills a public figure
• thorn: Sharp point on the stem/branches of some plants
• toe: One of the five parts at the end of your foot
• cohesive: United and working together effectively
• unforgettable: Impossible to forget; memorable; impressive
• jumbo: Something that is very large
• showdown: Game or contest where final result will be decided
• tar: Black oily substance used to make roads
• horde: Large group of people, as one that is frightening
• championship: Sports competition to find the best player or team
• whirlwind: Very powerful dangerous spinning wind
• lone: Being alone or the only one; single
• eddy: Circular movement of water or air
• col: Shortened form of 'column' in chart