Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• have to: Must do
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• at least: As a minimum
• got to: To arrive at some place
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• diet coke: A sugar-free version of Coca-Cola.
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• going on: To continue doing something
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
• in the picture: Aware of what is happening; informed.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• act upon: To take action as a result of something; to have an effect on something.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• out of the way: Remote; isolated.
• for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
• walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• crush on: To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
• mess up: To make a mistake
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• darn good: Extremely good; excellent.
• lie with: To have sexual intercourse with someone.
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• round about: Approximately; about.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• see to: To attend to; take care of
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• find out about: To look for information to learn about it
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• on end: Continuously; without stopping.
• for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• go on: To continue doing something
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• on the books: Recorded in official documents or laws.
• in terms of
• watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
• go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
• look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• follow through: To fulfill a promise
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• get down on: To criticize or disapprove of someone or something.
• in the front row: Seated in the first row closest to the front.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• think back: To recapture the past
• get naked: To remove one's clothes; to undress completely.
• get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• by example: Through demonstration or serving as a model.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• pick on: To tease or bully someone
• come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
• feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
• stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
• relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
• context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
• engage: To start to fight with an enemy
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
• straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
• moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• lecture: To speak to someone to show anger or warn them
• hangover: Ill feeling from drinking too much alcohol
• digestive: Concerning processes of converting food to energy
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
• premise: Foundation idea in an argument/discussion
• prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
• bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
• nutrition: Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
• orientation: Where you are in a location, e.g. facing east/west
• activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
• important: Having power or authority
• act: To behave in a certain way
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• virus: File secretly put on computers to cause harm
• campus: Grounds of an institution, e.g. a university
• person: Man, woman or child
• point: An item to be discussed
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
• oral: Concerning the mouth
• problematic: Being difficult to deal with or fix
• procreate: To produce babies or young animals
• slavery: State or condition of being a slave
• statistical: Concerning the math of data
• preliminary: Happening or necessary before a thing happens
• catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
• testament: Evidence or proof (usually of something good)
• heterosexual: Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex
• immoral: Without good moral principles
• biblical: Concerning the bible
• lesbian: Homosexual woman
• chatter: To talk a lot in a casual manner
• anal: Concerning the anus
• hydration: Process of supplying or adding water to
• homosexuality: Sexual attraction to persons of the same sex
• bisexual: Being sexually attracted to both men and women
• unnatural: Not being what you would expect; not normal
• homosexual: Attracted to people of the same sex
• obligate: To force someone to do something, as a duty
• abomination: Something or someone that makes you feel disgust
• soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
• warren: Large network of connecting rabbit burrows