Vocabulary

• out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• knock off: To make a copy of something often illegally
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• at school: Present and attending school.
• have to: Must do
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• stake: Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
• similar: Nearly the same; alike
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
• purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• scheme: Plan (sometimes dishonest) to get or do something
• giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• stance: A position or opinion stated in public
• discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
• skull: Structure of bones forming the face and head
• fake: Not real; made to look like something real
• apparel: Clothing
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
• profitable: Being useful; benefiting someone or something
• counterfeit: Made to look like the real thing, but false; fake
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• consumer: Person who buys goods or services
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• buckle: Metal attachment or hook on the end of a belt
• steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
• stitch: Pain in your side after running or exercising
• precedent: A similar action happening before now
• electronic: Operating by use of electricity; digital
• frown: When you pull your eyebrows together to show anger
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• license: To give official permission to do something
• business: A company formed for making profit
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• theft: Act of stealing
• cooperation: Working together to get something done
• fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
• theoretical: Concerning the unproved aspects of a subject
• item: Single, brief piece of news or reporting
• arrangement: Particular design of a device
• exempt: Released from some duty that others have to do
• creation: Act of making something
• utilitarian: Intended to be useful; plain; practical
• illicit: Not allowed by the laws or rules
• covet: To strongly desire something another person has
• immoral: Without good moral principles
• dodgy: Slightly dishonest; not quite right
• standpoint: Mental position from which things are viewed
• fetish: Something you are obsessed with/think about a lot
• ethically: As regards moral principles and rules of behavior
• footwear: Shoes, socks, etc.
• launder: To disguise illegally gained money
• automotive: Concerning cars
• copyright: Legal right to own and distribute a creative work
• logo: Name, symbol or picture which represents a company
• handbag: Personal bag for money, phone etc.
• puma: Large American feline resembling a lion