Vocabulary

• back alley: A narrow lane or passage behind buildings in urban areas.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
• diabetes: Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
• distinct: Clearly different in nature from something else
• concentrate: To cause to be present in large amount or number
• stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
• venue: Place, area where an event is held or takes place
• syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
• blast: To attack someone with words
• distinguish: To make something clearly different from others
• assignment: Task you are given to do (as in the armed forces)
• folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
• trap: Device used for catching animals
• pathetic: Causing feelings of sadness, pity and sympathy
• segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
• laundry: Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
• guide: To help or advise someone about something
• anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
• induce: To make someone do something; create an outcome
• monologue: Long speech given by one person, often in a play
• peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
• plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
• remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• audio: Concerning sound
• mirror: Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
• glow: Pink color in the face, e.g. from exercise/emotion
• mug: Large ceramic drinking cup with a handle
• false: Not real or genuine
• pristine: Being in a natural and undamaged state
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• tan: A light brown color
• lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
• stain: A mark or unwanted spot / thing
• alley: A narrow road or path between buildings
• truth: Real facts about something
• artisanal: Of products made skillfully by hand
• worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
• machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• roar: To laugh in a loud and continuous manner
• bask: To exposes yourself to warmth (the sun), or praise
• sludge: Very thick type of mud, usually caused by rain
• jersey: Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
• crab: Sea creature with a hard shell and two claws
• bench: Part of the room in court where the judge sits
• tub: Another word for a bath
• casserole: Type of food cooked in a round dish; the dish
• safari: Tour to watch animals in their natural environment
• commentary: Explanation or discussion of a written work, event
• care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
• consummate: To confirm a marriage by having sexual intercourse
• wacky: Quite strange, but in a creative way
• close: Almost; near
• select: To choose a suitable thing from a group
• journalism: Profession of writing or reporting news
• intro: Opening part of a text or piece of music
• love: Person's name
• write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
• boat: Small form of transport for traveling on water
• sell: To exchange something for money
• gruel: Thin porridge (usually oatmeal or cornmeal)
• fun: Amusing and enjoyable
• evening: To make something level; to flatten
• couture: High-fashion designing and dressmaking
• subpoena: Legal document forcing a witness to give evidence
• grubby: Dirty; messy
• septic: Infected with harmful bacteria
• gild: To give an attractive but deceptive appearance to
• teamwork: Cooperative work done by a team