Vocabulary

• on to: Toward something; forward
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• go on: To continue doing something
• at the helm: In a position of control or leadership.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in motion: Moving; not stationary.
• goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
• raised eyebrows: A reaction of surprise, disapproval, or skepticism.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
• against the grain: Contrary to someone's natural inclinations or feelings; in opposition to what is normal or expected.
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
• have to: Must do
• go downhill: To gradually decline in quality, health, or condition.
• call it quits: To stop doing something; to give up
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• slip away: To leave a place quietly or secretly, often to avoid attention.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
• fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
• win over: To convince others to support you or your ideas
• under the sun: Everything in the world; everything imaginable.
• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• gender equality: The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
• by far and away: Definitely; by a great amount or degree.
• far and away: By a considerable margin; easily the best.
• chance on: To find or discover something unexpectedly.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• put to bed: To help a child get into bed and ready to sleep.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• wildest dreams: The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
• pitch up: To arrive or appear at a place, sometimes unexpectedly.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• on the ropes: In a very bad situation; close to defeat or failure.
• roll with the punches: To cope well with difficulties and adjust gracefully.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
• athlete: Person trained to compete in sports
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• seemingly: Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
• gesture: Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
• treatment: Medicine or method to make someone healthier
• genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
• league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
• great: Very good; better than before
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• martial: Concerning fighting, war, or soldiers
• icon: Small image on a computer screen
• legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
• wrestle: To fight someone by holding parts of their body
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• weight: How heavy something is
• rookie: New to doing something; beginner
• coach: Large, comfortable bus
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• gamble: To play games to win money
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• center: Community place people go health or social reasons
• history: Established pattern or record
• title: Book produced by a publisher
• knockout: Excellent, or wonderful; amazing
• championship: Sports competition to find the best player or team
• foreman: Senior worker who controls other workers
• babe: Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
• tiger: Large wild cat with orange fur and black lines
• superstar: Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
• heavyweight: Professional boxer in a greater weight class