Vocabulary

• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• have to: Must do
• lean on: To depend on someone for support or help.
• next to: Being located along side another
• look back: To think about past events
• without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
• get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
• laid back
• butt out: To stop interfering in something; mind your own business.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• pop up: To appear suddenly.
• off guard: In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
• sit down: To take a seat
• count down: To say numbers in order from say 10 to 1
• anything goes: There are no rules or restrictions; anything is acceptable or possible.
• try for: To attempt to obtain something; to aim for.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• write down: To record in writing
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
• kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
• interact: To talk or do things with each other
• dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
• straightforward: Easy to do or understand; not complicated
• stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
• butt: (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
• divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
• lean: To balance against or on something for support
• chill: State of being a little cold
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• outfit: A set of clothing (with accessories)
• tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
• parallel: To be equal to, or like, something else
• swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
• capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
• throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• whip: To defeat thoroughly or easily
• tuck: To put something into a small or safe place
• promote: To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• sip: To drink just a little at a time
• button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
• upbeat: Being positive and cheerful
• adjust: To change; to attain a desired state or function
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• blink: To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
• flatter: To praise in a rather false way, to get something
• wrist: Part where your hand joins your arm
• mug: Large ceramic drinking cup with a handle
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• gravitate: To move toward something due to an attraction
• shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• prop: Moveable item used on the set of a theater/film
• wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
• pose: To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
• elbow: Middle part of the arm, which bends
• translate: To change something into a different state
• shoulder: Part of the body where an arm attaches or joins
• cross: Angry and upset
• oppose: To fight against someone in a contest or game
• flex: To move a part of the body to stretch muscles
• summon: To order someone to come, e.g. to a court of law
• pocket: Small cloth bag sewn into clothing to hold things
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• candid: Saying what you think openly and honestly
• keep: Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
• arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
• elongate: To make something longer; to extend something
• daunt: To make someone feel less courageous or confident
• coy: Withholding information that could be revealed
• forearm: Lower part of your arm attached to your hand
• tiptoe: On tiptoe (walking) on your toes so as to be quiet
• cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
• breather: Short rest after activity