Vocabulary

• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• on account of: Because of.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• become of: To happen or become the result of something.
• have to: Must do
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• funny business: Dishonest or suspicious activity.
• make with: To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
• going on: To continue doing something
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• to die for: Extremely desirable or enjoyable.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
• staple: Main food of a particular community
• disrupt: To cause a disturbance in an activity in progress
• admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
• rage: Strong or violent anger
• curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
• extra: More than necessary; additional
• account: An advantage
• tender: Gentle; with great care or consideration
• drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
• permanently: For a long time; always
• temporary: Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
• declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
• soak: To make something completely wet
• entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
• nightmare: Frightening, difficult or displeasing experience
• roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
• grill: Plate of food that has been grilled
• spit: To forcefully blow saliva out from your mouth
• square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
• brick: Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• gang: Group that you disapprove of, e.g. criminals
• joint: Body parts where bones meet and can move together
• nonsense: Foolish or untrue statements or ideas
• afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
• cuddly: That makes you want to bug them; plump or friendly
• employee: Person who works for someone else for payment
• pickle: A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
• stranger: Someone you do not know
• prepare: To make something ready for use
• adventurous: Not being afraid of dangerous situations
• porn: Short for pornography
• relish: (Usually spicy) food that adds zest to a dish
• customer: Someone who buys goods or services from a business
• fare: Money people pay to travel on buses, taxis, boats
• puff: To breath in and out quickly
• sponge: Soft cleaning material able to absorb water
• guy: Man; boy; any person
• cover: To record a different version of another song
• problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
• ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• forest: Large area with many trees
• abrasive: Unpleasant or rude; causing people irritation
• balloon: Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
• decor: Decoration or style of decoration of room/building
• come: To arrive at a place
• mechanical: Done without thought or feeling; automatic
• rumble: Low, heavy continuous sound or series of sounds
• hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
• close: Almost; near
• coupon: Piece of paper used in exchange for a discount
• crib: Young child's bed with barred side; cot
• dab: Light and quick touch
• prickly: Causing or having a sharp needle-like feeling
• nope: A dialect or emphatic way of saying 'No'
• incoming: Coming toward a place or position; arriving
• lingo: Language or dialect
• sermon: Moral talk given as part of a church service
• pineapple: A sweet fruit with yellow flesh and green skin
• urchin: Small sea animal with stiff parts like needles
• thee: An old-fashioned word for you
• shoelace: String used for fastening shoes
• frill: Non-essential decoration or addition
• toffee: Caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets
• bikini: Two-piece swim suit for women
• buttercup: Small yellow flower