Vocabulary

• leave out: To forget; omit
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• due to: Because of; owing to
• take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in light of: Because of; considering
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• for better or worse: Regardless of the good or bad consequences of an action or situation.
• on a string: To be under someone's control or influence.
• owing to: Due to
• pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
• emerged as: To become known or apparent; to come forth as.
• bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
• on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
• good call: A wise or correct decision; a sensible choice.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
• for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
• hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
• black and white
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• loaded gun: A firearm containing ammunition ready to be fired.
• set you free: To release something that wasn't free to leave
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
• to this effect: In words that have this meaning or result.
• tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
• give in: To submit work; hand in
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• consist of
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• check out
• multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
• native: Someone from or born in a specific country
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• addiction: Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
• grind: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• address: Exact street location of a place
• refer: To talk about or write about something
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• plague: To cause to have continual problems with something
• account: An advantage
• genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
• literal: Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• scrutiny: Careful examination, as to see rules are followed
• subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
• due: When something is required or expected
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• dawn: First light of day
• tragic: (Of a play, movie, or book) with a sad ending
• fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• influential: Having the power to cause change; having influence
• layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
• tale: Story that is not true
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• buddy: Friend, usually male
• debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
• tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
• division: How many times a number is contained in another
• gang: Group that you disapprove of, e.g. criminals
• soul: Central or basic part of something
• success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
• murder: Something that is difficult or painful to do
• elevator: Machine that carries people between floors
• lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
• chorus: Part of a song that is repeated
• tragically: In a very sad manner, usually due to a death
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• unfortunate: Having bad luck; bringing a bad result
• band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
• album: Book with a collection of photographs or pictures
• plane: An airplane
• death: When someone dies; the end of life
• artist: A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
• rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
• misconduct: Bad or inappropriate behavior
• nirvana: Extinction of desires when you reach perfect peace
• morphine: Alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium
• berry: Small, round fruit from plants and trees
• vocalist: Person who sings in a band
• miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
• noose: Rope tied in a loop to go around an animal's neck
• posthumous: Done or happening after a person's death
• unsettle: To upset; making someone feel uneasy
• holly: Tree with red berries, associated with Christmas