Vocabulary

• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• in actuality: In fact; in reality; actually.
• between the lines: To understand the hidden meaning or intention in something.
• read between the lines: To understand the hidden or implied meaning not explicitly stated.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• bring back: To cause to remember
• conjure up: To make something appear as if by magic.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• at least: As a minimum
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• on the nose: Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
• without a trace: Leaving no sign or evidence of having been present.
• off the grid: Not depending on public utilities, especially the supply of electricity.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• have to: Must do
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in plain sight: Easily visible; not hidden.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
• deprivation: State of lacking something needed
• pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
• reveal: To show something that was hidden before
• desperate: Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• coincidence: Occurrence by chance, not design or planned
• exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
• nostalgia: Sad, but positive feeling about memories/the past
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• glimpse: To see or notice something very briefly
• thrill: Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
• dominance: Having more power, success than others
• mystery: Quality of being strange and not understood
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• monologue: Long speech given by one person, often in a play
• layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
• grid: Electrical network supplying electricity to area
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• trace: To make an outline to determine a shape
• normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
• secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• euphoria: Extreme happiness, sometimes more than reasonable
• reconciliation: Getting two figures/accounts to match financially
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• sight: To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
• entertain: To receive someone as a guest
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• clash: To have a disagreement or fight over something
• wrinkle: Small folds in the skin, e.g. as a sign of age
• midst: Middle area or part of something
• dimension: Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
• cave: Large hole in the side of a cliff or hill
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• stranger: Someone you do not know
• deep: Complex and important
• spawn: Product or result of something
• mankind: All humans thought of as one group; humanity
• theoretical: Concerning the unproved aspects of a subject
• anthem: Special song that represents a nation or group
• tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
• finale: Last part of a musical piece or performance
• location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
• refresh: To refill a person's glass with a drink
• labyrinth: Something complex and challenging to understand
• spy: Person who gets secret information about an enemy
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• bombshell: Unexpected, shocking piece of news
• lore: Traditional knowledge or tales relating to a thing
• mall: Large public area often covered with grass
• cannon: Large wheeled gun that fires heavy metal balls
• canon: General rule of how to behave or do things
• actuality: The state of existing and being real