Vocabulary

• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
• as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• blow up: To suddenly become angry
• go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
• make peace: To end a state of conflict or war by agreeing to peaceful terms.
• rub off on: To have an effect on someone by being close to them
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• take each day as it comes: To face daily challenges calmly without worrying about the future.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• come to think of it: Used when you suddenly remember or realize something, often leading to a change in perspective or a new thought.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• get a grip: To control your emotions and behave more calmly.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• go on: To continue doing something
• my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• put forth: To bring into existence
• inner self: A person's private thoughts and feelings; the true nature of an individual.
• buy into: To come to accept an idea or believe in it
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• tell it like it is: To speak very honestly and directly.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• get here: To arrive at a specific location.
• on time
• authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
• perceive: To notice or become aware of something
• realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• stereotype: False categorization of people as all the same
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
• elusive: Difficult to find or catch
• universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
• settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
• toss: To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
• suppress: To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
• adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
• architecture: Design and construction of buildings
• spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
• core: To take out the central section of a fruit
• couple: To join something to something else
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• mingle: To mix or come into contact, as people at a party
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• petty: Small and unimportant; small-minded
• carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
• grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
• decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
• consultant: Expert who gives (paid) advice
• refuse: To not accept, allow, or give something
• great: Very good; better than before
• intellectually: In a manner involving reasoning or complex ideas
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• quit: To leave a job
• person: Man, woman or child
• epitome: The perfect example of a class or type
• insidious: Slowly but surely causing harm
• independence: Having the freedom to make your own decisions
• equate: To consider things to be equal or the same
• nerdy
• ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
• yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• guru: An inspirational teacher or spiritual guide
• heel: Back or end part of something
• craze: Popular or widespread fad, fashion, etc.
• angst: Often worried or unhappy, especially about personal problems
• testify: To tell what you know (in court)
• network: Group of computers connected to each other
• lonely: Sad because apart from other people
• junction: Place where streets, highways, or roads meet
• extravaganza: Large and impressive celebration or event
• coy: Withholding information that could be revealed
• petticoat: Woman's underskirt worn under a dress or skirt
• hamlet: Very small village
• thine: An old-fashioned word for your
• lolly: Ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick
• mama: A mother