Vocabulary

• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• send in: To mail or email an application, etc. somewhere
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• swing over: To move or swing across from one side to another.
• in steam: Gaining momentum or working with energy and force.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• coming after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• as true as: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement by comparing it to something known to be true.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• for instance: As an example.
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• on tilt: In an agitated or frustrated mental state, often leading to poor decisions.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• point up: To emphasize or draw attention to something.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• on the slide: In a state of decline or deterioration.
• set off: To start a journey
• old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• passed by: Went past someone or something.
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• boat ride: A trip on a boat for pleasure.
• very much so: To a great extent; indeed
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• next to: Being located along side another
• push the button: To press a button in order to make something work.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• move with: To adapt or proceed together in agreement or pace with something.
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
• flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
• extra: More than necessary; additional
• rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
• actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
• excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
• bottom: The part of your body you sit on
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
• century: Period of 100 years
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• trip: To release an electrical switch
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• manual: Done by hand (not machine)
• button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
• simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• equipment: Tools or materials used to perform a task
• slide: Part of machines that slides backward and forward
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• point: An item to be discussed
• prototype: A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
• swing: Movement in a curved motion
• originally: At first; in the beginning
• puddle: Small pool of water or liquid on the ground
• broom: Brush with a long handle, used for cleaning
• grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
• sketchy: Lacking detail or being incomplete
• pad: Object that is thin, flat, and usually soft
• skip: Very large waste disposal bin
• rope: A thick string made by twisting fibers together
• backyard: Made in an amateurish or non-professional way
• witch: Woman believed to have magical powers
• update: Addition of a current version of something
• waterproof: That keeps water out, as of clothes
• playground: Outdoor area for children to play in
• engineering: The practical application of science to industry
• chute: Sloping channel or passage to throw things down
• winch: Device using rope/chain to lift/pull heavy things