Vocabulary

• lead to: To result in some action
• such as: For example; like
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• feed on: To eat a particular food.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• go away: To go on vacation
• reduce the risk: To lessen the probability of something dangerous or harmful occurring.
• at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• deal with
• fiddle with: To make small movements or adjustments to something, often nervously or restlessly.
• in length: Relating to the measurement of something from end to end.
• run away from: To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
• shy away from: To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• go on: To continue doing something
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
• beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
• go along with: To agree to do something
• break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• on second thought: After reconsidering; changing one's mind.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• bite in: To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
• into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
• slip into: To quickly put on (a piece of clothing).
• suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• in places: In some locations but not others
• break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• have to: Must do
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• call in: To ask others for help when in need
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• pest control: The regulation or management of species defined as a pest.
• ahead of the game: Being well prepared or in an advantageous position.
• live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
• reach down: To extend one's arm downwards in order to grasp or touch something.
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• brush past: To move close to someone or something, touching them slightly.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• break off: To end a relationship, engagement etc.
• muscle aches: Pain in the muscles.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
• in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
• back off: To stop supporting; lose courage
• of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
• coming of age: The process of reaching adulthood; the transition from childhood to adulthood.
• immune: Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• spot: A certain place or area
• bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
• scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
• disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
• spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
• brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
• tiny: Very, very small
• cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
• saliva: Liquid produced by glands in the mouth
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• allergic: Of or having a reaction to an allergy
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• bullet: Metal object fired from a gun
• infection: (Computers) Having a computer virus
• reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• mild: Gentle in nature or behavior
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• swell: To feel overcome due to a strong emotion
• wound: To rotate a part of say a watch to make it work
• notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
• dioxide: An oxide containing two oxides per molecule
• swollen: To increase in size or number larger than normal
• carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
• sharp: Person's name
• tick: To function properly or normally
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
• parasite: Small animal or plant living off a bigger one
• fever: A high body temperature, indicating illness
• host: Mass; a great number
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• itchy: Nervous and unable to relax
• sassy: Improperly forward or bold
• itch: Something you are desperate to do
• venom: Poison, e.g. one produced by plant or animal
• bug: To bother someone
• flea: Small blood-sucking insect that makes you itch
• infect: To introduce a computer virus to
• cocoon: Case spun by many insects for protection
• zoom: Camera lens used to magnify images
• cockroach: Insect with a hard, flat wing and long antennae
• leech: Freshwater worm that sucks blood
• centipede: Insect with between 20-150 legs
• ant: Insect with six legs that lives in large groups
• zooming: To move along or go somewhere very quickly
• kitty: Amount of money a group of people share
• ow: Sound people make when they are hurt