Vocabulary

• out of the blue: Unexpectedly; without warning
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• off guard: In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• check out
• pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
• positive: Showing agreement or support for something
• negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
• sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• avoid: To prevent from happening
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• emphasize: To stress the items that are important
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• extra: More than necessary; additional
• comparison: Act of comparing things
• complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
• topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
• unexpected: Surprising because it was not expected
• project: To predict what will happen in the future
• guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• text: To send a message by phone or other device
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
• apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
• alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• delivery: Way someone acts when speaking publicly
• abruptly: Suddenly; without warning
• unexpectedly: In a surprising way because not expected
• neighbor: Person who lives, or is near, you
• doorbell: Button you push on outside door to gain entry