Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at least: As a minimum
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• such as: For example; like
• next to: Being located along side another
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• in lieu of: Instead of.
• lieu of: Instead of
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the bedroom: Located or happening inside the bedroom.
• fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
• go away: To go on vacation
• in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• in transit: During the process of being transported or moved from one place to another.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in glass: Kept inside glass containers or greenhouses for protection or display.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• fall back on: To make use of, when you have no other options
• as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• health benefits: Advantages provided by an employer or insurance plan related to healthcare, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• lead to: To result in some action
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• work out
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• sink in: (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• smooth out: To remove wrinkles or creases from something.
• shine on: To continue to shine; to keep giving light.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
• take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
• see through: To realize the truth about
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• go on: To continue doing something
• drop off: To leave someone, something somewhere
• last straw: The final problem in a series of problems that causes someone to lose patience or give up.
• think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
• buy in bulk: To purchase goods in large quantities, typically at a lower price per unit.
• throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• once a month: Happening or appearing one time in each month.
• behind the counter: Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• in terms of
• for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
• show up with: To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• vegetable: Plant that is raised and eaten as food
• wine: Dark red color
• husband: Married man
• glass: Clear hard container used for drinking
• butter: Yellow substance made of cream, spread on bread
• tennis: Game played by hitting a ball over a net
• wash: To clean someone or something with soap and water
• paper: Academic writing or a talk on a specific topic
• bread: Money or earnings
• meat: Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
• mail: Soldier's coat of linked chains, worn long ago
• plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
• bottle: Container with a narrow neck used to hold liquids
• refrigerator: An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
• shampoo: Substance used to wash the hair
• store: To put things in a place for later use
• airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
• baking: To cook food (bread, cakes) in an oven
• jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
• recycling: To use old ideas or concepts again
• waste: To kill or severely harm someone
• bin: Type of container, usually for trash
• recycle: To use old ideas or concepts again
• grocery: Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
• freezer: Electric refrigerator operating below zero degrees
• lifestyle: The type of life that you have; the way you live
• cloth: Piece of material used for cleaning, etc.
• alternative: Something different you can choose
• junk: Something that is old, useless, or has no value
• cardboard: Lightweight paper board
• closet: Small room or cupboard used for storing things
• vinegar: Sharp-tasting liquid made from sour wine, malt etc.
• purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
• bulk: Most of something; majority of
• soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
• compost: Dead plants, leaves or grass, used as fertilizer
• pantry: Room for preparation or storage of foods
• packaging: Protective wrapping for a parcel or item for sale
• napkin: Cloth used to protect clothing when eating
• landfill: Burial of garbage, as to build up low-lying land
• mascara: Makeup for making eyelashes look darker/longer
• mason: Someone who is a builder, and builds using stone
• sneaker: Canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
• minimalist: Emphasizing extreme simplification in form
• biking: To ride a bicycle or motorcycle