Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• have to: Must do
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• at least: As a minimum
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• on to: Toward something; forward
• on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
• break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• reaches out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• in the shadow of: Close to and influenced or dominated by something else.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• set on: To attack
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• hop in: To get in or on a vehicle
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• plug into: To connect an electrical device to a power source.
• local communities: Groups of people living in the same area or having particular characteristics in common.
• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• kick in: (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• set up
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• diet coke: A sugar-free version of Coca-Cola.
• wine glass: A glass, typically stemmed, used for drinking wine.
• for instance: As an example.
• in the black: Operating with a profit; not in debt.
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• show up with: To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
• pair off: To form pairs or couples.
• pick me up: To collect someone or something from a place.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• in the trenches: Engaged directly and actively in difficult work or conflict.
• drift apart: To gradually become less close to someone.
• fall out
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• dating apps: Mobile applications designed to facilitate online dating and connections between individuals seeking romantic relationships.
• one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• step off: To leave or move away from a place or situation, often used as a command.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
• on a different note: Introducing a different subject or topic in conversation.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• content: Being happy or satisfied
• specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• algorithm: A step-by-step problem-solving feature
• spike: The top point in a graph
• condition: To improve something to make it better
• wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
• religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
• core: To take out the central section of a fruit
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• couple: To join something to something else
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• medium: Method of expressing ideas or feelings
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• aspiration: Great desire to achieve something
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• adult: Person or animal that is fully grown
• loneliness: State of feeling sad because you are alone
• great: Very good; better than before
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• person: Man, woman or child
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
• tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
• pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
• friendship: Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
• nun: Female member of a religious group
• catholicism: Beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
• auntie: A nickname for your aunt