Vocabulary

• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• shove on: To move or push forward quickly.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
• at least: As a minimum
• at ease
• stick together: To support each other; remain united.
• break the ice: To say or do something to relieve tension or awkwardness, especially at the start of a conversation or meeting.
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• defense: Argument in support of something
• throat: Part of the neck that is below the chin
• rotten: Gone bad; broken into pieces through dying
• sick: Having a physical or mental illness
• strap: Strip of leather cloth etc. used to attach/support
• goofy: Silly or stupid; crazy
• asshole: Insulting term for stupid or irritating people
• sour: (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
• churn: To turn milk round and round to make butter
• fish: Animal that swims and lives in water
• player: Machine that plays recorded material
• cod: Type of large fish that is often eaten
• dribble: To move forward with a ball by small hits or kicks
• basketball: Team game played to throw the ball through a hoop