Vocabulary

• from A to Z: Describes covering something completely or in full detail.
• going on: To continue doing something
• par for the course: A typical or expected result, often something unpleasant.
• featured on: To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
• except that: But; with the exception that.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
• beat out: To defeat someone in a competition or contest.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
• to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• check out
• got to: To arrive at some place
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• become popular: To start to be liked by many people.
• move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• make up: To invent or create a story
• see about: To look into or arrange something.
• of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
• at least: As a minimum
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• smash hit: A very successful song, film, play, etc.
• knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
• strike against: To take action, especially a strike, in opposition to something.
• know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
• mental: Concerning the mind
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• route: Way to get from one place to another place; path
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• addictive: Being powerless to stop doing or using something
• wild: In a manner which lacks control
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
• verdict: Jury or judges finding or decision as to guilt
• harmful: Likely to cause damage or injury
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• own: To have something as your property
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• award: To give a prize for doing something well
• wrestle: To fight someone by holding parts of their body
• jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
• historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
• treaty: An agreement between nations
• march: To force someone to walk somewhere
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• travel: To go to a place that is far away
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• speed: How fast or slow something is or is done
• image: Picture, sculpture or painting of something
• prize: Something won in a contest or given as an award
• peace: Calm and quiet state
• photographer: Professional who takes photographs for a living
• automobile: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
• hug: To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
• history: Established pattern or record
• video: Recording capturing action with sound
• howl: To cry or wail loudly
• pony: Small young horse
• newborn: Having just/recently arisen or come into existence
• fang: Sharp, pointed tooth of a wild animal
• interstate: Connecting or running through two or more states
• zoo: Place in a town where wild animals are shown
• draper: Dealer in fabrics and sewing materials