Vocabulary

• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
• without question: Undoubtedly; certainly; definitely.
• on impact: Immediately upon collision or forceful contact.
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• on the wing: In flight; flying.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• on to: Toward something; forward
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• on the rocks: Served with ice cubes.
• lower half: The bottom part of something, especially when divided horizontally.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• over the edge: In a state of emotional or mental breakdown; beyond the limits of what one can handle.
• on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• pulled off: To manage to succeed
• off balance: In a state of being unsteady or unstable; lacking equilibrium.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• for better or worse: Regardless of the good or bad consequences of an action or situation.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• strap on: To fasten something to yourself or someone else with straps.
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
• better known as: More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• further out: At a greater distance; more distant.
• try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
• old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• swing off: To turn or move away from a path or road.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• tv show: A television program.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• live wire: A very energetic and lively person.
• in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• due to: Because of; owing to
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
• scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• crush: Strong attraction to someone
• collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
• faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
• edge: An advantage you have over others
• cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
• perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
• tragedy: Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
• feat: Impressive act showing courage or skill
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• incident: Event, usually unusual or important; accident
• plummet: To fall quickly, as from the sky
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• dive: Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
• stunt: Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film
• fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
• altitude: Height of something above sea level
• ramp: Path that increases in height as you walk up it
• pyramid: Four-sided structure with sides meeting at the top
• parachute: To drop supplies from a plane via parachute
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• fountain: Structure out of which a jet of water comes
• pilot: To conduct a small practice experiment
• equipment: Tools or materials used to perform a task
• aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
• crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
• prematurely: Before the end of the natural or desired time
• accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
• lawn: Fine cotton cloth, either plain or printed
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• fracture: Break in a bone, usually small
• palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
• arena: Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
• know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• rope: A thick string made by twisting fibers together
• balloon: Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
• potter: To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
• daredevil: Someone who takes risks without thinking of danger
• pelvis: Bone joining the hip to Back and legs
• stuntman: Person performing daring tricks, e.g. in a film
• motorcycle: Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine