Vocabulary

• got to: To arrive at some place
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• have to: Must do
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• fill out: To become fatter
• graduate from: To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school.
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• the best jobs: The most desirable or advantageous occupations, typically characterized by high pay, good benefits, and positive work-life balance.
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• on record: Formally and publicly stated
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
• high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
• stay up: To not go to bed until late
• spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
• 'fess up: To admit or confess something, usually reluctantly.
• in the running: Having a chance of winning; still in contention.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• pay back: To return money or a favor
• ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
• cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
• bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
• in terms of
• work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
• on time
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
• right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
• keeping up: To understand what someone is saying
• whole class: The entirety of a class of students.
• in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• roof over: A place to live; shelter or housing.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
• incredible: Very good; amazing
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
• progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
• improve: To make, or become, something better
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
• doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• quality: Feature associated with someone or something
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• competition: Fighting against others to win something
• faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
• require: To demand that someone does something
• expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
• comparison: Act of comparing things
• aid: To help others and provide things
• repetitive: Doing or saying the same things many times
• district: Area of a country, city, or town
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• degree: Amount or extent of something
• achievement: Something good that you have successfully done
• important: Having power or authority
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• public: Owned by the government
• promise: To say you will certainly do something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• fill: To make something full
• prepare: To make something ready for use
• great: Very good; better than before
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• presidency: Fact or period of time of being a president
• outstanding: Being better/distinct from others; specially good
• upgrade: To improve something in terms of quality
• philanthropic: Giving money to charity; charitable
• bless: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
• latino: Person with a Spanish-speaking background
• preschool: Educational institution before primary school
• creatively: In a manner using new ideas
• gov: Shortened form of 'government'; internet address