Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• word of mouth: Information spread by people telling each other.
• in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• on the sauce: Drinking alcohol excessively or habitually.
• by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
• wash with: To clean something by using a particular substance.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
• present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
• booze: Alcohol; alcoholic drink
• reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
• inevitably: (Happening) with complete certainty
• recap: Brief description of something that had been said
• slang: Words or phrases used in a very informal way
• bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• disguise: Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
• segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
• swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
• inappropriate: Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
• couple: To join something to something else
• contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
• subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
• characteristic: Typical or distinctive
• rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
• professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
• alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
• offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
• formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
• quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• attach: To be associated or connected with
• waste: To kill or severely harm someone
• interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
• dough: Substance made from flour and water to bake bread
• century: Period of 100 years
• creative: Having the ability to make something new
• rhyme: One of a group of words ending in similar sounds
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• pound: The # key on a keyboard
• plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
• deck: Floor built into a ship, bus, plane or home
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• frown: When you pull your eyebrows together to show anger
• programme: A plan or schedule of events
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• group: Two or more musicians who play music together
• informal: Casual; relaxed
• minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
• understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
• sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
• type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
• jargon: Terms and expressions used in a specialist field
• iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
• profanity: Language considered to be foul and offensive
• amusing: To make someone laugh by entertaining them
• inventive: Having the ability to think up/create new things
• tipsy: Slightly drunk
• pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
• mast: Tall upright post supporting the sails of a boat
• occupational: Concerning your job or career