Vocabulary

• black eye: A bruise around the eye, typically caused by a blow.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• at least: As a minimum
• have to: Must do
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• suck up: To try to gain favor by flattering or fawning.
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• on edge: Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
• root around: To look for something by turning things over or moving things roughly.
• dole out: To give out something; distribute
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• next to: Being located along side another
• college credit: Recognition for having taken a course at college or university, which can be used towards a degree.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• wade through: To walk through water or other liquid or soft substance that is not deep.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• on the stock: Present or available in inventory or storage.
• huge deal: Something very important or significant.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
• tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• cut up: Be cut up (about) to be upset or angry
• drop in the bucket: An amount too small to make any real difference.
• in the bucket: Situated or contained inside a bucket.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• bird flu: A highly contagious viral disease affecting birds, which can sometimes spread to humans.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• got the idea: Understood something.
• take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
• made public: To reveal or announce something to everyone.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
• in the bag: Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in charge: To be responsible for
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• surge: Sudden movement in one direction by many
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• afford: To make available, to provide
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• gesture: Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• accidentally: Unexpectedly; by mistake
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• mission: A task or role someone is given to do
• threaten: To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• great: Very good; better than before
• fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
• personnel: Group of people who work for a company or group
• oval: Being egg-shaped
• makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
• disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
• department: Division of a larger part or organization
• billionaire: Person with more than 1,000,000,000 dollars etc.
• male: Characteristic of boys or men
• musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
• super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
• chainsaw: Machine-powered saw that cuts with a sharp chain
• doge: Formerly the chief magistrate in Venice and Genoa