Vocabulary

• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• have to: Must do
• look back: To think about past events
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• write in: To add text to a document or form.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
• by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• at least: As a minimum
• in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• go away: To go on vacation
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• in the bag: Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• ask for it: To behave in a way that will cause trouble or punishment.
• as a rule: Generally; usually
• bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• for too long: For an excessively extended period.
• do your best: To try as hard as you can; put in maximum effort.
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• off the rails: Out of control; behaving unpredictably.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• slip up: To make a mistake
• centered around: To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
• mess up: To make a mistake
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• make the cut: To succeed in being selected from a larger group.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
• rock bottom: The lowest possible level or point.
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
• come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
• breathe in: To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• breathe out: To exhale air from the lungs.
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• crucial: Extremely important or necessary
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• avoid: To prevent from happening
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
• path: Method of living leading to a particular result
• discrimination: Ability to recognize the difference between things
• wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
• leave: To go away from; depart
• totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
• normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• cringe: To crouch or move back suddenly, as in fear
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
• education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
• public: Owned by the government
• hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• stadium: Building with a sports field for watching games
• college: School or educational institution for adults
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• applaud: To clap the hands together to express support
• studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
• fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
• swift: Quick
• chic: Fashionable; stylish; smart; sophisticated
• songwriter: Composer of words or music for popular songs