Vocabulary

• got to: To arrive at some place
• have to: Must do
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
• next to: Being located along side another
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• try on: To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• deal out: To distribute something, especially playing cards or portions of something.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• black and white
• convention center
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• set up
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• with a bang: In a sudden, noticeable, and exciting way.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
• with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
• on end: Continuously; without stopping.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• bust down: To break down a door or other barrier, often forcefully.
• weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
• request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• read through: To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
• of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
• edge: An advantage you have over others
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• convention: Official agreement between two or more countries
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
• nostalgic: Feeling sad, but positive about memories/the past
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• twist: To turn something in a circular direction
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
• natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
• sleeve: Part of a garment covering the arm
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• speech: A formal talk to an audience
• protocol: Written agreement between countries
• curl: To form something into a round or curved shape
• inauguration: Official ceremony to start a new presidency, etc.
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• belt: To leave somewhere quickly (UK use)
• image: Picture, sculpture or painting of something
• silk: Fine cloth material used for making clothes
• makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
• nude: Completely unclothed
• presidential: Concerning the president
• vogue: Fashion, a popular item
• sheath: Case for a blade such as a sword or dagger
• shimmer: To shine with a subdued flickering light
• salon: Place for hairdressing or beauty treatments
• glam: Shortened form of 'glamorous'
• southwest: Location in the southwestern part of an area
• eyeshadow: Colored makeup worn around the eyes