Vocabulary

• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• step down: To reduce the amount of something
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
• off the field: Not participating in a game or activity; outside of the context of a game or competition.
• such as: For example; like
• to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• in recent times: During the period of time that has most recently passed; lately.
• squeaky clean: Extremely clean, pure, or morally blameless.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
• put under: To administer an anaesthetic to someone.
• under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• by George: An old-fashioned exclamation to express surprise or emphasis.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• at a moment's notice: With very little warning or time before something happens.
• at least: As a minimum
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
• from memory: Using only your memory without any help or notes.
• multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
• presence: The same place or area that a person is
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
• sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
• commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
• guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
• result: Something produced through tests or experiments
• synonymous: Having the same meaning as another word
• seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• charity: Kindness and willingness to forgive, help
• respect: To follow the established rules
• attribute: (Of books, art, music) to say it was composed by
• infamous: Famous because of something bad
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• hatred: Very strong feeling of dislike; hate
• prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
• mingle: To mix or come into contact, as people at a party
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• point: An item to be discussed
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• contribution: Helping a cause by giving money, things, services
• wise: Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
• minimum: Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
• betrayal: Act of giving knowledge or information to an enemy
• starvation: Extreme hunger; death from lack of food
• treason: Crime of trying to overthrow your own government
• plead: To ask or beg for something in an urgent way
• traitor: Person who betrays your country or someone's trust
• patriotism: Love of your country and willingness to defend it
• uncover: To remove what is on top to show something
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• subcontinent: Landmass that is part of a continent, e.g. India
• inferno: Large fire in a building or other place
• buffalo: Wild animal with horns similar to a large cow