Vocabulary

• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in black and white: Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
• black and white
• tv show: A television program.
• going on: To continue doing something
• check out
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• stick it to: To defeat someone, especially someone who is arrogant or powerful.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• better known as: More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• peter out: To gradually become smaller, weaker, or less before stopping or disappearing completely.
• worth mentioning: Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
• mess around: To cheat on your partner with another lover
• wave in: Signal or gesture for someone to enter a place.
• switch up: To change or alternate something.
• in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• on the side of the angels: Supporting the morally right or good side.
• carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
• in the spotlight: Receiving a lot of public attention; at the center of attention.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• shape up: To try harder, work better; make more effort
• due to: Because of; owing to
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• heart of gold: A kind, generous, and compassionate nature.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• red tape: Formalities; paperwork; official procedure
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in the mix: Being involved or included in a group or activity.
• at least: As a minimum
• round out: To complete or improve something by adding what is missing.
• get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• made to be: Destined or intended for a particular purpose or relationship.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• regardless of
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• in color: Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• bold: Brave; very confident; too confident
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• path: Method of living leading to a particular result
• cast: People who appear in a play or movie
• giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• couple: To join something to something else
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• quest: Long and challenging journey to find something
• role: Character played by an actor
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• project: To predict what will happen in the future
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
• heck: Expressing surprise, or frustration
• favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
• manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
• animate: To give life, energy, or motion to something
• own: To have something as your property
• marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
• wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
• slew: To turn and move suddenly in another direction
• verse: Writing with words that rhyme or are rhythmic
• cage: Box made of wire or metal bars, e.g. for a bird
• cape: Clothing without sleeves worn over the shoulders
• scarlet: Bright red color
• clone: To make an exact copy of a living thing
• goblin: Fictional creature that likes to cause trouble
• mojo: Magic power or magic spell
• breakout: Escape from jail
• spider: Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
• hardy: Able to survive cold weather, hard times
• miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
• chinatown: Area of town with many Chinese stores, restaurants