Vocabulary

• phone book: A book containing an alphabetical list of telephone subscribers in a particular area, with their telephone numbers.
• have to: Must do
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• for instance: As an example.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• at least: As a minimum
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
• going on: To continue doing something
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• unto itself: By itself; considered alone as a separate matter.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• double back: To return by the same route you came.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• before long: Soon; in a short time.
• look back: To think about past events
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
• or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
• by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• check out
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• in the black: Operating with a profit; not in debt.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• count on: To depend on someone
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• up until now: Until the present time; so far.
• roll over: To make a payment later than planned
• flip around: To change one's mind or opinion, often suddenly or frequently.
• not necessary: Not required; not needed.
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• in terms of
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
• Easier said than done: More difficult than it appears to be.
• between the lines: To understand the hidden meaning or intention in something.
• halfway there: Having completed half of the required distance or task; making good progress.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• beach ball: A large, inflatable ball used for recreation at the beach or pool.
• in a word: Briefly; in short.
• by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
• tear off: To remove something quickly and forcefully by pulling it
• count up: To add numbers together to find a total; to increase gradually.
• in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• third year: The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
• dim the lights: To reduce the brightness of lights.
• lean on: To depend on someone for support or help.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
• quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
• only from: Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
• zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• wrap around: To encircle or surround something.
• edge in: To insert oneself into a group or conversation gradually.
• tease apart: To separate or disentangle something carefully and delicately.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• come on over: An invitation to visit someone's home or location.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
• point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
• work out
• game on: An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
• in perpetuity: Continuing forever without end.
• decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
• go with the flow: To accept and adapt to events without resistance.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• bunch: A group of things of the same kind
• physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
• pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
• tend: To move or act in a certain manner
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
• represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
• odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• algorithm: A step-by-step problem-solving feature
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• anticipate: To expect or look ahead to something positively
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
• seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
• drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
• correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
• fundamentally: In a basic and important way
• leave: To go away from; depart
• count: To add things together to find the total number
• notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
• science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
• puzzle: To be a challenge to understand; confuse
• solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
• block: Solid piece of material used for building
• alphabet: Letters, symbols, characters of a written language
• comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• staff: Employees of a company
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• semester: Half or a third of a school or college year
• simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• binary: Having two parts; using only 2 numbers, 1 and 0
• trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
• peanut: Edible small nut which grows under the ground
• bug: To bother someone
• bark: To make the loud sound of a dog (when angry)
• inaudible: Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
• decimal: Number using one equal tenth of a whole as a basis
• growl: To utter a deep sound of anger or hostility
• jelly: Semisolid food substance, eaten as dessert
• mute: Not willing or being unable to speak
• freshman: Student in the first year of high school, college
• sheep: Animal with a woolly coat raised for meat or wool
• meow: Cry like a cat
• oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
• boolean: Logic system using and, or, if, then, not, except