Vocabulary

• from start to finish: Covering the whole process from beginning to end.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• stand by: To keep to an agreement
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
• new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• on to: Toward something; forward
• go on: To continue doing something
• in terms of
• smash hit: A very successful song, film, play, etc.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• get on it: To start working on a task or action promptly.
• hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
• at least: As a minimum
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• branch off: To leave a main road or path and go in a different direction.
• trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• to the fullest: To the greatest extent possible; completely and without reservation.
• soldier on: To continue despite suffering
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
• high and dry: In a helpless situation; stranded or abandoned.
• look past: To ignore something, especially a fault, in order to help someone.
• take no prisoners: To act or proceed without mercy or compromise; to be ruthless.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
• burst out: To suddenly express an emotion or sound.
• put a foot wrong: To make a mistake or do something wrong.
• fun and games: Enjoyable activities; sometimes used ironically for trouble.
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
• commercial: Radio or television advertisement
• decade: Period of 10 years
• formula: A mathematical or scientific rule
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
• genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
• deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
• survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• paranoid: Believing others are trying to harm you
• progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
• raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
• rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• recruit: Person who has just joined the military
• debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
• master: To gain control over something
• mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
• urgent: Very important and needing immediate attention
• clash: To have a disagreement or fight over something
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
• display: (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
• perfect: So good it cannot be improved
• jam: To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• deep: Complex and important
• pearl: Person's name
• arena: Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
• acclaim: To give strong or public praise to
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• minimal: The smallest possible; least
• type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
• list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
• iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
• maiden: Being the earliest or first
• revere: To give someone great respect and loyalty
• blueprint: Plans of how buildings will be built
• caricature: Exaggerated representation of someone else
• referee: Sports official who makes sure rules are followed
• blister: To form a painful spot on the skin after rubbing
• punk: Violent or criminal young man
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• lineup: People arranged by police for identification
• thrash: To hit very hard with a stick or whip
• unmatched: Having no equal; better than the rest
• undeniably: Without question; certainly true
• sabbath: Day of rest in some religions
• songwriter: Composer of words or music for popular songs
• frontman: Man who serves as leader but lacks authority