Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• at least: As a minimum
• good thing going: A successful or advantageous situation or activity.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• earn it: To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
• spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
• burn out: To overwork to mental or physical exhaustion
• in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• for the ages: Something memorable and worthy of being remembered forever.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• by the numbers: In a methodical, step-by-step manner; according to a strict procedure.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• send in: To mail or email an application, etc. somewhere
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• trauma: A very severe or upsetting experience
• presence: The same place or area that a person is
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• appearance: The way a person looks to others
• suppress: To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
• performance: Act of doing something
• loyalty: Complete and sustained support for person, thing
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
• attitude: Way you act, think and feel about something
• role: Character played by an actor
• prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
• slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
• suicide: Act of purposely killing yourself
• tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• terrible: Very bad; horrible
• stark: Very clear and often unpleasant
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• fist: Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
• screen: To hide or block something from being seen
• afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
• business: A company formed for making profit
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
• interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
• venom: Poison, e.g. one produced by plant or animal
• portrayal: Actor's representation of a character
• beast: Ugly or terrifying animal
• iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
• strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
• hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
• penguin: Black and white sea bird that cannot fly
• mutant: Organism derived from a change in genes
• villainous: Extremely wicked; causing harm or hatred
• toe: One of the five parts at the end of your foot
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• creed: Set of beliefs/principles by which people live
• hex: An evil spell put on someone
• spider: Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
• flint: Hard rock that sparks when hit with steel
• sandman: Elf who makes children go to sleep
• inhuman: Without compassion/human feeling; cruel; barbaric
• superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
• robin: Person's name
• victor: Person who wins a game or other competition