Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• have to: Must do
• over the edge: In a state of emotional or mental breakdown; beyond the limits of what one can handle.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• in the mix: Being involved or included in a group or activity.
• turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in terms of
• on a level: In a fair and equal manner; with equal opportunities.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• anything goes: There are no rules or restrictions; anything is acceptable or possible.
• take for example: To use as an instance or illustration.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• cut into: To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
• deal with
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• swear at: To use offensive language to or about (someone).
• swear by: To have great confidence in something; to believe that something is very effective.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• in use: Being used at the present time.
• watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
• yes and no: An ambivalent or uncertain answer; a response that is neither a clear affirmation nor a clear denial.
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• at least: As a minimum
• obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
• rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
• pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
• slightly: Only a little
• immediately: Without any delay; straight away
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
• achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
• dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
• edge: An advantage you have over others
• dense: Very thick and difficult to see, get through
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
• extra: More than necessary; additional
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• comparison: Act of comparing things
• apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
• valid: Being in effect or in force, often legally
• worthwhile: Worth the money, time or effort of doing something
• invisible: Being unable to be seen
• reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• gain: To increase in something, such as weight
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• ratio: The relationship in relative size, etc.
• reduction: Act of making something smaller
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• audible: Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
• optimize: To make as effective as possible
• tweak: To make a small change or adjustment
• pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
• pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
• slave: Someone who is legally owned by another person
• chorus: Part of a song that is repeated
• verse: Writing with words that rhyme or are rhythmic
• vocal: Expressing an opinion publicly in a loud way
• snare: To trap using a device or clever trick
• widow: Woman whose husband has died
• mid: At (or near) the middle point
• automation: Use of machines to do tasks once done by people
• bass: Type of fish
• millisecond: One thousandth of a second
• compression: Act of reducing something in time, size, quantity
• compressor: Mechanical device that compresses gasses