Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
• have to: Must do
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• tv show: A television program.
• break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• argue against: To present reasons or evidence to oppose a particular idea, plan, or action.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
• once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• look back: To think about past events
• start over: To begin again.
• big whoop: A sarcastic expression of disinterest or contempt.
• lean in: To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• study up on: To learn or review information thoroughly before an event.
• bury the hatchet: To make peace and stop arguing or fighting.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• can of worms: A situation or subject that is complicated and unpleasant to deal with.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• off my back: A relief from a burden or worry.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• against you: In opposition to you.
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
• admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
• trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
• firm: Company that sells goods or services
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• colleague: Person you work or cooperate with
• wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
• damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
• document: Official (printed) record that gives information
• hell: Any place of pain and suffering
• buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
• cartilage: Strong flexible tissue connecting bones, joints
• client: Person paying for professional services
• lick: To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
• scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
• counselor: Person offering professional advice to others
• hop: Dance party
• decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
• brittle: Easily broken, cracked, or snapped
• interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
• damage: Physical harm that is done to something
• hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
• closet: Small room or cupboard used for storing things
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
• hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
• qualify: To earn a qualification through exam, studying
• definite: Not likely to change; clearly decided
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• guy: Man; boy; any person
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• cop: Slang for police officer
• know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
• complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
• counsel: To listen and give expert advice to someone
• motif: A distinctive form, shape or figure in a design
• hypothetically: In a hypothetical way; as an example
• uphill: From lower ground to higher ground
• dab: Light and quick touch
• blessing: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
• litigation: Adjudication in a court; process of law
• discriminatory: Treating people unfairly due to race, age etc.
• poach: To cook something gently in boiling liquid
• lawyer: Professional who helps people with the law
• stout: A dark bitter beer
• hearsay: Rumor or gossip, not based on fact or evidence
• grandma: Mother of your father or mother
• papa: Another word for father