Vocabulary

• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
• pull off: To manage to succeed
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
• against the world: Feeling alone in opposition to everyone else.
• in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
• on to: Toward something; forward
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• pass up: To reject an offer or suggestion
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• making waves: To cause problems or difficulties.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• on ice: Kept cold or preserved by ice.
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• thankful for: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
• throw it back: To return or toss something back quickly.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
• in a row: One after another without a break.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• steal away: To leave a place quietly and without being noticed.
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
• embrace: Act of holding someone closely
• immediately: Without any delay; straight away
• split: No longer married or in a relationship
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
• competition: Fighting against others to win something
• athlete: Person trained to compete in sports
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• refer: To talk about or write about something
• rival: Matching the quality, skill, et. of others
• capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
• throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
• dominance: Having more power, success than others
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• leave: To go away from; depart
• goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
• league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• important: Having power or authority
• punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
• manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• miracle: Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
• regard: Admiration or respect for a person or thing
• catch: Amount of something that has been caught
• spell: To lead to future trouble
• salute: Raising your hand to your head to show respect
• steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
• podium: Small raised area you stand on to give a speech
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• fist: Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
• display: (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
• perfect: So good it cannot be improved
• phantom: A spirit or ghost existing only in a person's mind
• shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• injustice: Unjust act; the practice of being unjust or unfair
• bolt: Line of electricity in the sky from lightning
• streamline: To make smooth or more efficient
• racial: Of or relating to race
• level: Specific height of something
• tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
• image: Picture, sculpture or painting of something
• showcase: Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
• dunk: To put a donut, etc. into a liquid to wet it
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• fingertip: End (tip) of a finger
• quarterback: Payer who directs play in American football
• outnumber: To be larger than something in number
• rematch: Something (especially a game) that is played again
• boldness: Ability to not be afraid of danger
• sonny: Friendly way of addressing a boy
• yogi: Person with high level of spirituality from yoga