Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• in terms of
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• cultural phenomenon: A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
• sneak up: To approach someone quietly and unnoticed.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• due to: Because of; owing to
• root out: To find and get rid of something completely, especially something unpleasant or unwanted.
• kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• across the pond: Referring to the Atlantic Ocean, especially when contrasting the UK and the US.
• land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
• bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
• jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
• smash hit: A very successful song, film, play, etc.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• behind the times: Old-fashioned; not aware of or using the latest ideas, methods, or technology.
• off the air: Not currently being broadcast on television or radio.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• compromise: To weaken your position or views
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• initial: First letter of your given name
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• cast: People who appear in a play or movie
• curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
• genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• couple: To join something to something else
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
• gain: To increase in something, such as weight
• recruit: Person who has just joined the military
• stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
• fake: Not real; made to look like something real
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• premiere: First performance of a show, film, play in public
• remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
• breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
• grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
• referendum: Public vote on an issue
• forefront: Part in the front or nearest; most prominent
• reception: Front desk area of an organization or building
• point: An item to be discussed
• hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
• fill: To make something full
• perilous: Extremely dangerous, risky
• worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
• supervisor: Someone in charge of a task, place, or person
• loyal: Always showing support for; faithful
• pit: To use your strength, skill or wit to beat another
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• wheel: Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
• resonance: Continuing to make a loud clear deep sound
• pulse: Regular beating of a heart
• slate: To strongly criticize someone usually in public
• drama: Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• revival: Process of becoming active, strong or alive again
• residence: Place where a person lives
• network: Group of computers connected to each other
• bomb: To attack with explosives
• spy: Person who gets secret information about an enemy
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• pickup: Small truck that has an open back with low sides
• emmy: Annual award for achievements in US TV