Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• in phase: Occurring at the same time or in a synchronized manner; having matching cycles.
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
• in check: Under control; restrained.
• in step: Moving or progressing at the same rate or in harmony.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• out of gear: Not engaged in any gear; disengaged in a mechanical device.
• chew on: To think carefully about something over a period of time.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• due to: Because of; owing to
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• have to: Must do
• out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
• for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• turn off
• light show: An entertainment event involving lights, lasers, and sometimes music.
• larger than life: Very exciting, impressive, or with personality beyond normal limits.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• on to: Toward something; forward
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• rhyme or reason: No clear reason, logic, or explanation for something.
• incredible: Very good; amazing
• accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
• reveal: To show something that was hidden before
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
• purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
• arguably: Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
• franchise: Right to run a business using name of a company
• appearance: The way a person looks to others
• grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
• performance: Act of doing something
• pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
• invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• stark: Very clear and often unpleasant
• chemistry: The study of the structure of substances
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
• marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
• galaxy: A group of stars and planets in space
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• thunder: Loud sound
• return: To hit something back to the other player or team
• iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• amusing: To make someone laugh by entertaining them
• finale: Last part of a musical piece or performance
• come: To arrive at a place
• rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
• antagonist: (Literature) someone who is an enemy or opponent
• widow: Woman whose husband has died
• ray: Person's name
• whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
• bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
• whiplash: Neck/back injury from sudden jerk, as in car crash
• hulk: Large object, e.g. a boat
• recast: To change the actors or their roles in a film
• ant: Insect with six legs that lives in large groups
• oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
• ether: Formerly, liquid inducing sleep before dental work