Vocabulary

• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• have to: Must do
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• live it up: To enjoy life in an unrestrained way; to spend money freely and extravagantly.
• deal with
• in concert: Together in cooperation or agreement.
• at least: As a minimum
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• call it quits: To stop doing something; to give up
• pass up: To reject an offer or suggestion
• out of sorts: Slightly unwell or unhappy.
• of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
• out of tune: Not playing or singing notes at the correct pitch; not in harmony.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• out of character: Not typical of someone's personality or usual behavior.
• in full view: Completely visible to observation.
• full view: An unobstructed or complete view of something.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• in attendance: Present at a particular event or meeting.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• head out: To leave a place; depart
• go on: To continue doing something
• make or break: Capable of ensuring success or causing failure.
• in stride: To deal with problems or difficulties calmly and without allowing them to influence what you are doing
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• give back: To return something you borrowed
• awkward: Lacking smooth movement
• permanent: Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
• attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
• reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
• blast: To attack someone with words
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• innocent: Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
• disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
• cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
• appearance: The way a person looks to others
• perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
• huge: Very very large
• veteran: Person experienced through long service
• result: Something produced through tests or experiments
• aid: To help others and provide things
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• performance: Act of doing something
• blow: To move something using air
• capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
• due: When something is required or expected
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• nightmare: Frightening, difficult or displeasing experience
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• bladder: Soft bag which holds liquid or air
• buck: To resist or go against the trend
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• proof: Act of showing that something exists or is true
• catch: Amount of something that has been caught
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• pat: Person's name
• mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
• concert: Musical entertainment performed in public
• abruptly: Suddenly; without warning
• explosion: Loud and sudden expression of emotion
• inspection: Official examination to make sure everything is ok
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• stride: To make progress on something such as a project
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• composure: Self-possession and control of emotions; calmness
• commemorate: To celebrate the memory of someone or some event
• consummate: To confirm a marriage by having sexual intercourse
• blunder: To make a large mistake or error
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• onstage: On the stage
• diva: Female operatic star
• snowball: Ball of snow you throw at each other
• madonna: A representation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus