Vocabulary

• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• allow for: To take into consideration
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• family ties: The connections and relationships between members of a family.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• in the mood: Wanting to do something
• back then: At that time in the past.
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
• tv show: A television program.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• in character: Behaving as the character one is portraying; consistent with the character's personality.
• down the way: In a nearby or somewhat distant place along a road or path.
• run over: To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
• check out
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• on ice: Kept cold or preserved by ice.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• cultural phenomenon: A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• have to: Must do
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• land with: To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• boil down: To reduce in volume by boiling; to concentrate.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• on to: Toward something; forward
• lead on: To encourage someone to believe something that is not true.
• drop off: To leave someone, something somewhere
• breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• with all due respect: A polite phrase used to express disagreement or criticism.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• let out: To allow a person, animal to leave the room, house
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• rhyme or reason: No clear reason, logic, or explanation for something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• hilarious: Extremely amusing; very funny
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• staple: Main food of a particular community
• track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
• decline: To bend towards the ground
• narrative: The telling of a story
• decade: Period of 10 years
• celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
• authority: The power to give orders to people
• occasionally: Not very often; sometimes; seldom
• absurd: So foolish as to be difficult to believe
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• craft: To make by hand and with much skill
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• surreal: Concerning surrealism
• edge: An advantage you have over others
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• core: To take out the central section of a fruit
• deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
• pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
• depict: To represent or describe something using words
• landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
• convention: Official agreement between two or more countries
• poignant: Having the effect of making you feel sad/moved
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• infamous: Famous because of something bad
• layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
• rebellious: Wanting to do things your way; resisting authority
• vaguely: In a vague way; not fully
• exceptionally: In an extremely and unusually good way
• conceive: To become pregnant
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• leave: To go away from; depart
• premise: Foundation idea in an argument/discussion
• transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
• staff: Employees of a company
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• animate: To give life, energy, or motion to something
• existential: Philosophy concerning existence
• piece: A counter in a board game
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• person: Man, woman or child
• fictional: Including people and events that are not real
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• sitcom: Humorous drama based on day-to-day life
• great: Very good; better than before
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
• pivot: Point on which something turns or balances
• zombie: Dead person who exists among the living
• happen: To take place or occur
• subtlety: Being delicate or slight, but with a good effect
• disdain: Lack of respect because you think you are better
• satirical: Exposing human folly to ridicule
• satire: Written criticism made in a funny way
• hawk: Large bird kills smaller birds and animals