Vocabulary

• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• have to: Must do
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• regardless of
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at least: As a minimum
• in reverse: In the opposite direction.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
• get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
• at the minimum: Not less than the smallest amount or number.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• cap off: To end something in an exciting or extreme way
• for good measure: As an extra amount; in addition to what is strictly necessary.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
• halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
• up for grabs: Available to anyone who wants them.
• check out
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
• jack up: To lift something to a higher position
• wipe up: To clean a liquid or mess from a surface by using a cloth or sponge.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• drive in: To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• a bit longer: For a slightly longer period of time.
• wear down: To erode or diminish something gradually through constant use or exposure.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• ride off: To leave on horseback or other vehicle.
• screw over: To cheat or deceive someone.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at your service: Willing and able to help you.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
• air out: To ventilate a room or space by opening windows or doors.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• up to snuff: Meeting the required standard; satisfactory.
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
• typically: In a normal or usual way
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• straightforward: Easy to do or understand; not complicated
• measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
• proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
• fluid: A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• deteriorate: To become worse in condition or value
• drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
• reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
• task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
• maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
• filter: Device to remove certain types of light, sound
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• ease: To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
• screw: To cheat someone, as out of money/property
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
• vacuum: Space with absolutely no air in it
• plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
• ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
• lifespan: Length of time something is expected to last
• bottom: The part of your body you sit on
• forum: Meeting where people can openly discuss a subject
• twist: To turn something in a circular direction
• depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
• maintenance: Keeping (a machine) working by checking and fixing
• important: Having power or authority
• rinse: To wash off small amounts of dirt, soap suds, etc.
• wipe: To clean or dry something with a cloth
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• manual: Done by hand (not machine)
• simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
• piece: A counter in a board game
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• rubber: Material used to make tires, etc.
• basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• minimum: Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
• wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
• pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• bolt: Line of electricity in the sky from lightning
• service: Work that a person does to assist others
• rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
• check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
• giveaway: Gift of public resources to benefit a small group
• efficacy: Ability to produce a desired outcome
• tread: To step; to walk on
• wrench: Tool for holding/turning objects of varying sizes
• lever: A handle that one pulls to operate a machine
• overdo: To do or use too much of something
• axle: Pole around which wheels, usually two, can turn
• torque: Turning or twisting force
• coolant: Fluid agent (gas or liquid) that produces cooling
• motorcycle: Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
• gasket: Rubber seal between two parts joined together