Vocabulary

• going on: To continue doing something
• goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• on to: Toward something; forward
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• called off: To cancel or stop planning an activity or event
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• ring in: To call by telephone.
• regardless of
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• incredible: Very good; amazing
• effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
• spot: A certain place or area
• cholesterol: Substance in the body that may cause heart disease
• consumption: The act of buying and using products
• brag: To speak too proudly about yourself
• sneak: To move around in a way so no one will see you
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• appointment: Job, position or duty that is offered to a person
• damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• algae: Green organisms that live in still water
• foul: Terrible in smell, taste, appearance or morals
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• ceremony: Special social or religious event
• crystal: A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
• steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
• memorial: Ceremony or monument honoring dead person, people
• amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
• lawn: Fine cotton cloth, either plain or printed
• fill: To make something full
• medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
• symbol: Image that means or represents something
• shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• approve: To formally accept something or grant permission
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• revolt: Protest against authority; fight to take control
• swamp: Area of land that is wet or covered with water
• mount: To attach something to something else
• profession: Act of stating your beliefs or feelings openly
• renovate: To repair or rebuild a house, room, etc.
• fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
• want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
• cage: Box made of wire or metal bars, e.g. for a bird
• pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
• report: Account of the necessary facts and information
• erupt: To begin doing something or happen suddenly
• move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
• beautiful: Having dome something well
• stripper: A performer who takes off clothes to music
• tout: To praise or promote something
• swat: To hit, slap, or smack, e.g. so as to kill a fly
• psych: (Of an upcoming event) to cause excitement in
• day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
• month: One of 12 28-31 day periods in the year
• neurologist: Doctor specializing in the nervous system
• mecca: A place that attracts many visitors
• duct: Narrow tube carrying a liquid within body or plant
• cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
• slime: Thick slippery substance, often rather disgusting
• comeback: A clever or witty retort or reply
• cardiologist: Doctor specializing in disorders of the heart