Vocabulary

• got to: To arrive at some place
• on the back of: As a result of or following something.
• jump off: To leave a path or designated area.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• sad sack: A person who is regarded as pathetic, unlucky, or incompetent.
• have to: Must do
• brush up: To improve your knowledge, skill, or memory of
• jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
• stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• grab: To take and hold something quickly
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• curious: Wanting to know more about something
• sneak: To move around in a way so no one will see you
• admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
• parade: Large group walking in a public celebration
• extra: More than necessary; additional
• core: To take out the central section of a fruit
• nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
• resistance: Force that stops or slows movement of something
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• invisible: Being unable to be seen
• talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
• audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
• catch: Amount of something that has been caught
• kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
• sack: To put something in a large bag
• rubber: Material used to make tires, etc.
• scrape: To take something off a surface with a sharp tool
• great: Very good; better than before
• pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
• shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• cinema: A place for showing movies
• marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
• lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
• occupy: To enter and take control of land/property
• classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
• yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
• ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
• quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• clown: Performer in funny clothes who makes people laugh
• spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
• advocacy: Request for change
• bullshit: Telling lies, nonsense (very rude)
• yard: Unit of length equal to 3 feet or 91.44 cm
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• woo: (Of a man) to try to get a woman to marry him
• punk: Violent or criminal young man
• instructional: Concerning or providing instruction
• precinct: Administrative/electoral section of city/town
• trespassing: To enter property without permission
• trot: (Of a horse) to move rapidly taking small steps
• uninvited: Unwelcome and unwanted
• wrangler: Cowboy who takes care of the saddle horses