Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• stand back: To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
• return the favor: To do something good for someone who has done something good for you.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
• reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
• tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• favor: Support or approval from people
• shore: Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
• respect: To follow the established rules
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
• leave: To go away from; depart
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
• favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
• comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• public: Owned by the government
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
• great: Very good; better than before
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• license: To give official permission to do something
• behalf: As a representative of someone or a group.
• official: Real, exact, truely felt
• cross: Angry and upset
• share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
• borough: Section of a city with authority to manage itself
• escalator: Moving electrical stairway in public buildings
• transit: System of transportation, often in a city
• sidewalk: Paved area for pedestrians, usually beside a road
• history: Established pattern or record
• museum: Building to display art/science/history objects
• backpack: Bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
• helpful: Doing things that help someone
• excite: To make something or someone become more active
• phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
• unsure: Lacking confidence or certainty
• app: Small applications for smartphones
• nightlife: Nighttime diversions, e.g. clubs