Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• got to: To arrive at some place
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
• charity event: An event organized to raise money for a charitable cause.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• insane: Mentally ill; crazy
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• grab: To take and hold something quickly
• precious: Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
• insecure: Lacking confidence or certainty about yourself
• fluid: A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
• rehearse: To practice e.g. play, speech before a performance
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• foster: To raise a child who is not yours, for payment
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• honor: To fulfill an agreement
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• pale: Light in color; unhealthy looking
• guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
• notoriously: So as to be well-known for being something bad
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• tailor: To make or alter to fit a certain purpose
• brink: Near to happening; on the verge of
• audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• throne: Special elaborate chair on which king/queen sits
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• preparation: Cream or substance applied onto the skin
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• worship: Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
• shrine: Religious place that honors a person or saint
• suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
• host: Mass; a great number
• warehouse: Large building for storing goods, e.g. grain
• nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• auditorium: Building used for concerts or lectures
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• phantom: A spirit or ghost existing only in a person's mind
• person: Man, woman or child
• quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
• wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
• business: A company formed for making profit
• rehearsal: Practicing e.g. play, speech before a performance
• embarrass: To cause someone to feel ashamed
• stain: A mark or unwanted spot / thing
• finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
• transmission: Part of car including gears affecting speed of car
• check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
• yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
• pluck: Quality of bravery or determination
• nominate: To choose someone to fill a certain position
• repair: How well cared for a thing is; physical condition
• coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
• disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
• kid: Child or young person
• floppy: Being soft and able to be bent easily
• domino: Flat rectangular blocks with spots used in a game
• linen: Cloth made from fibers of the flax plant
• tarmac: Rock and tar used to make roads
• prayer: Words spoken to your god for help
• opera: A type of play that is sung with classical music
• singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
• microphone: Device you speak in to record or amplify sounds
• kiss: To touch something in a light or gentle way
• talkie: Movie with synchronized speech and singing