Vocabulary

• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in terms of
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• due to: Because of; owing to
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• at least: As a minimum
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• such as: For example; like
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• emerged as: To become known or apparent; to come forth as.
• move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
• spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
• plot out: To plan or map something in detail.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• up close and personal: Very near or intimately, often in detail or physically close.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• go away: To go on vacation
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• get on it: To start working on a task or action promptly.
• in retrospect: Thinking back on what happened
• pick out: To choose or select one item from many
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
• move along: To make progress; advance.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• have to: Must do
• feeding frenzy: A state of intense aggressive activity or excitement.
• move closer: To reduce the distance between two objects or people.
• in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• at sunrise: At the time when the sun first appears in the morning.
• wave in: Signal or gesture for someone to enter a place.
• hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
• put back: To return something to the proper place
• in broad daylight: Openly and brazenly, especially during the day when it is easily visible.
• swim in: To move through water by using your arms and legs.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
• to the bone: Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
• back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
• close by: Near in distance; nearby.
• off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
• right off the bat: Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• move back: To retreat or withdraw from a position.
• stop at nothing: To be willing to do anything to achieve something.
• highly unlikely: Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.
• in contrast to: Differing from something else
• coming over: To change sides in a discussion
• on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• below the surface: Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• on the block: Available for sale; up for auction.
• hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
• interact with
• bear on: To have an influence or effect on something.
• get about: To go out a lot; travel widely
• out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
• got to: To arrive at some place
• feed on: To eat a particular food.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• grab: To take and hold something quickly
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• strike: To hit something
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• predator: An animal that hunts and kills other animals
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• prey: To hunt (other animals) in order to eat them
• surface: To give (road) a top layer
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• fatal: Causing death; having very bad consequences
• responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
• shallow: Not deep; short from top to bottom
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
• shore: Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• coast: Land near the sea or ocean
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• storm: To act violently or angrily
• attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
• murky: Being dark, unclear, and difficult to see through
• point: An item to be discussed
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• great: Very good; better than before
• perfect: So good it cannot be improved
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• feed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
• bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
• deep: Complex and important
• attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
• blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
• predatory: Preying on the weak to gain an advantage
• wave: Movement of sound, air or energy
• coastline: Area of sea alongside the land in an area
• cape: Clothing without sleeves worn over the shoulders
• bull: Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
• cod: Type of large fish that is often eaten
• shark: Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
• surfer: Person riding the waves on a surfboard
• tiger: Large wild cat with orange fur and black lines