Vocabulary

• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• have to: Must do
• next to: Being located along side another
• around town: In the local area or vicinity.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
• tv show: A television program.
• go on: To continue doing something
• enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• on to: Toward something; forward
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
• cast: People who appear in a play or movie
• factor: Something that influences a result
• leap: To enter or start something eagerly
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• thrill: Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• article: Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
• palm: Inner area of a person's hand
• honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
• buck: To resist or go against the trend
• agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
• defense: Argument in support of something
• whatsoever: Used to add emphasis to an idea being expressed
• lounge: Long, extended chair to sit or lie down on
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• pilot: To conduct a small practice experiment
• director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• abide: To live somewhere (formal, old-fashioned)
• slide: Part of machines that slides backward and forward
• piece: A counter in a board game
• pole: One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
• erotic: Concerning sex; arousing sexual desire
• wrist: Part where your hand joins your arm
• shut: To stop being open for business
• college: School or educational institution for adults
• quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• loathe: To dislike someone or something greatly; detest
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• invoke: To appeal for help/protection to higher authority
• guy: Man; boy; any person
• discharge: To complete a task that has been assigned
• want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• live: To be alive
• vest: US sleeveless garment worn under a coat; waistcoat
• photography: Art of taking pictures with a camera
• show: To be easily seen or displayed
• rake: Tool used to gather leaves or break up soil
• journalism: Profession of writing or reporting news
• move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
• shaky: Tending to shake, as from weakness or defect
• skate: Flat sea fish
• stun: To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
• pickup: Small truck that has an open back with low sides
• laurel: Common garden evergreen shrub
• handcuff: Police object used to restrain hands of criminals
• flint: Hard rock that sparks when hit with steel
• skateboard: Board with wheels you stand on to ride
• cameraman: Man who operates movie cameras as a job
• polo: Game in which horseback riders try to score goals
• duplex: Home divided into two separate living units
• tartar: Yellow material that forms on the teeth and gums
• policeman: Male police officer