Vocabulary and Expressions Practice

A comprehensive vocabulary set based on the lecture transcript, covering definitions for various nouns, adjectives, verbs, phrasal verbs, and idiomatic expressions.

outing

a short trip taken for pleasure, often with a group

idle

not active or in use; without purpose or effect

craze

a temporary and widespread trend or fashion

short-lived

lasting only for a brief period

fad

a fashion or interest that is very popular for a short time

venue

the place where an organised event takes place

up-and-coming

likely to become successful or popular soon

unwind

to relax after a period of stress or tension

get into sth

to become interested or involved in something

cheer sb on

to shout to encourage someone, especially at a sporting event

catch up on sth

to do something you have not had time to do recently

get round to sth

to finally do something you intended to do

keep at sth

to continue doing something difficult

laze around

to relax and do very little

grow on sb

to gradually become more liked by someone

(be) on fire

performing very well or with great energy

let off steam

to release strong emotions or energy

pent-up

(of emotions or energy) held in and not expressed

(be) at a loose end

not having anything to do or any plans

whim

a sudden and impulsive idea or desire

whimsical

playfully unusual or imaginative

do sth on a whim

to do something suddenly without planning

set your heart on sth

to want something very much

excel oneself

to do something better than ever before

(be) in the spotlight

receiving a lot of public attention

set one's sights on sth

to decide to achieve something

cringe-worthy

causing embarrassment or awkwardness

quirky

unusual in a pleasant or interesting way

leg

a stage or part of a journey or process

up in arms

very angry or upset about something

down-and-out

without money, home, or prospects

fade away

to gradually disappear or become less noticeable

wind up

to end up in a particular situation or place

whinge

to complain persistently in an annoying way

render

to cause someone or something to be in a particular condition

usher in

to introduce something new or begin a period

boundless

unlimited or immense

oust

to force someone out of a position or place

slump

a sudden or prolonged fall in success or activity

vie

to compete eagerly for something

leverage

to use something that you already have in order to achieve something new or better