Vocabulary

• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• check out
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• have to: Must do
• sit down: To take a seat
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• break the ice: To say or do something to relieve tension or awkwardness, especially at the start of a conversation or meeting.
• short clip: A brief segment of a video or film.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• often seen: Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• drive at: To imply or suggest something indirectly.
• take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• in the back seat: Having a less active or secondary role; not in control.
• speed up: To move more quickly
• pin back: To hold back or restrain someone or something.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• awkward: Lacking smooth movement
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
• genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
• spot: A certain place or area
• fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
• confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
• inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
• complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
• hormone: Chemical produced by the body to control functions
• presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
• acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
• distinctive: Having a quality that is different from others
• instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
• occasionally: Not very often; sometimes; seldom
• vivid: Having very clear details and seeming to be real
• disguise: Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
• undermine: To weaken or destroy secretly and usually slowly
• surgery: Medical operation involving cutting into body
• respect: To follow the established rules
• memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
• clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
• oxytocin: Hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
• notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• contest: Struggle or competition between rivals
• basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
• competence: Ability to do in a fully satisfactory way
• person: Man, woman or child
• understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
• check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• picture: General situation or state of being
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• downhill: From higher ground to lower ground
• depress: To make someone feel sad or miserable
• overload: To make a machine work too hard so it might break
• factual: Involving or being based upon evidence
• lighten: To make (something) weigh less
• micro: A prefix meaning 'very small'
• alias: False or secret second name
• superpower: State powerful enough to influence world events
• lawnmower: A device for cutting grass
• hon: Shortened form of honorable ; Used of judges