Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• at least: As a minimum
• give it up: To stop trying to do something
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• come up to: To meet expectations
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• next to: Being located along side another
• tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• make the cut: To succeed in being selected from a larger group.
• buckle up: To fasten one's seatbelt.
• old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
• stand together: To unite in support or defense as a group.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• ahead of the game: Being well prepared or in an advantageous position.
• hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
• best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• in actuality: In fact; in reality; actually.
• keep it together: To remain calm and in control of your emotions, especially in a difficult situation.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• centered around: To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
• at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• on to: Toward something; forward
• in the moment: At the present time; now.
• pop off: To leave a place, usually for a short time.
• turn into: To change to become something else
• in a row: One after another without a break.
• like fun: Very fast or with great effort or enthusiasm.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• sit down: To take a seat
• work out
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• lock in: To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in your element: In a situation that you enjoy because you are good at it.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
• on a roll: Experiencing a period of success or good luck.
• in check: Under control; restrained.
• go overseas: To travel to a foreign country.
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• sesame oil: An oil derived from sesame seeds, used in cooking and as a flavouring.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• from top to bottom: Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
• join in
• come about: To turn a boat around; (of boat) to turn around
• green light
• eat up: To eat all of something
• in terms of
• once a month: Happening or appearing one time in each month.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• cut on: To switch on; to activate (a device or light).
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• aside from
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• look back: To think about past events
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• in store: About to happen in the future
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• down memory lane: A nostalgic journey into the past, recalling pleasant memories.
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• check out
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
• thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
• journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
• realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
• nostalgia: Sad, but positive feeling about memories/the past
• silly: Careless
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• huge: Very very large
• extra: More than necessary; additional
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
• respect: To follow the established rules
• honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
• wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
• quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
• honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• chance: The way something happens without planning
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
• great: Very good; better than before
• podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
• perfect: So good it cannot be improved
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• symbol: Image that means or represents something
• childhood: The time when you are a child
• cheetah: Fast large spotted cat found in Africa and Asia
• memoir: Written collection of memories someone has
• magic: Attractive, appealing, and exciting quality
• excite: To make something or someone become more active
• raven: Large black bird with shiny feathers
• cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
• honey: Sweet, thick golden liquid that is made by bees
• rapper: Singer who performs rap music