Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• tv show: A television program.
• fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• signed on to: To formally agree to something, often by signing a document.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• write down: To record in writing
• take a piece: To remove a portion of something.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• embrace it: To accept something enthusiastically.
• television station: A broadcasting station for television programs.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• to the death: With the greatest effort or until the very end, often deadly.
• on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• stand out
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• embrace: Act of holding someone closely
• realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
• unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
• assignment: Task you are given to do (as in the armed forces)
• grip: To hold someone's interest
• belly: Middle part of the body; the stomach
• minority: Group that is smaller and different from the rest
• dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• eradicate: To remove or destroy something completely
• penalty: Negative effect resulting from your actions
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• fit: Good looking; physically attractive
• talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
• journalist: Writer of news reports for newspapers etc.
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• neurological: Concerning, used in or practicing neurology
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• piece: A counter in a board game
• decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• fill: To make something full
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
• successful: Having the desired effect or result
• understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
• auction: To sell to a person offering the highest price
• want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
• racial: Of or relating to race
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• human: A person; a man, woman or child
• laughter: Action or sound of laughing
• side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• camp: A (military) base
• unable: Not being able to do something
• canoe: Small and light boat propelled with a paddle
• wheelchair: Movable chair mounted on large wheels
• violin: Wooden instrument with strings, played with a bow
• sticker: A short pointed knife for piercing or stabbing
• electorate: Group of people who may vote in an election
• locker: Cupboard with a lock to keep your possessions
• shyness: Afraid of meeting people; lack of self-confidence
• donkey: Animal like a small horse used to transport things
• campfire: Small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking
• deport: To force a person to leave a country
• mouse: Small animal that has fur and a long tail
• hamburger: Bread roll with patty of minced beef inside
• unworthy: Lacking in value or merit; not deserving help