Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at least: As a minimum
• have to: Must do
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• catch on: To become popular; start to be used
• got to: To arrive at some place
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• lead to: To result in some action
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• sit down: To take a seat
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
• plan out: To think about and decide on the details of something you want to do in the future.
• go on: To continue doing something
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• strike out: To not hit the ball when playing baseball
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• at attention: In a formal, erect position with the arms at the sides, typically as a sign of respect or readiness.
• sing along: To join in singing with someone or something.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• take it out of: To cause someone to feel very tired or exhausted.
• considered rude: Regarded as impolite or offensive.
• cut down: To reduce your use of something
• amp up: To increase the intensity, excitement, or volume of something.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• shelf life: The length of time for which an item remains usable, fit for consumption, or saleable.
• close down: To shut an operation, company, shop
• catch some zs: To sleep or rest.
• regardless of
• at school: Present and attending school.
• tried and true: Proven to be reliable or effective.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• in light of: Because of; considering
• for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
• dispose of: To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.
• kick ass: To decisively defeat someone
• remark upon: To comment on or express an opinion about something.
• in color: Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
• split up: To break up your marriage or relationship
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• for seconds: For a short period of time measured in seconds.
• rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
• varieties of: Different kinds or types of something.
• step into: To enter a place or situation.
• fever dream: A vivid and disturbing dream experienced during a fever.
• last summer: The summer before this one.
• pick out: To choose or select one item from many
• pick me up: To collect someone or something from a place.
• coping mechanism: A psychological strategy used to manage stress or emotional distress.
• walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
• latchkey kid: A child who returns from school to an empty home because their parent or parents are away at work, or a child who is often left at home unsupervised.
• turn the tables: To reverse a situation, gaining an advantage over someone who previously had an advantage over you.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• for instance: As an example.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• long weekend: An extended weekend that includes an extra day off, such as a public holiday.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
• run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• up to no good: Engaged in dishonest, harmful, or mischievous activity.
• get up to: To do something slightly naughty
• behind closed doors: In private; secretly or confidentially.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• cough up: To provide money, often unwillingly
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
• at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
• other places: Different locations or areas
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• in passing: Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
• out of the blue: Unexpectedly; without warning
• exit row: A row of seats on an airplane that is next to an emergency exit.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• back then: At that time in the past.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• in conjunction with: Together with; along with
• check out
• to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
• military: Army or armed forces
• tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
• prescription: Specific medicine officially ordered for a patient
• pledge: To make a promise; make an oath
• retail: Business of selling products to the public
• volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
• alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• leave: To go away from; depart
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• spend: To use money to pay for something
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
• catch: Amount of something that has been caught
• public: Owned by the government
• worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
• kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
• metric: Based on the meter as a standard of measurement
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• college: School or educational institution for adults
• medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
• allegiance: Loyalty
• store: To put things in a place for later use
• peanut: Edible small nut which grows under the ground
• prom: Dance, usually held in high school
• uncommon: Not typical; not normal; unusual
• clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress