Vocabulary

• substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
• put aside: To save money regularly.
• throw it back: To return or toss something back quickly.
• anything other than: Except for; not including
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• burn out: To overwork to mental or physical exhaustion
• fade away: To disappear slowly
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
• too heavy: Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• kick off: To start a football match.
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• at the helm: In a position of control or leadership.
• contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• third wheel: A person who is present during an activity or outing meant for two people, especially a romantic date, thus feeling unwanted or out of place.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• left out: To forget; omit
• due to: Because of; owing to
• out of line: Not following the rules or accepted standards of behaviour; inappropriate.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• in the spotlight: Receiving a lot of public attention; at the center of attention.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• sit down: To take a seat
• iron out: To get rid of problems that prevent progress
• on course: Likely to achieve a desired outcome after a period of difficulty.
• intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• mental: Concerning the mind
• constant: Happening frequently or without pause
• disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
• chaotic: Utterly confused
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
• calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
• emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
• tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
• vicious: Very dangerous, e.g. an animal or dog
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
• leave: To go away from; depart
• totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
• wild: In a manner which lacks control
• smash: Accident involving vehicles
• creative: Having the ability to make something new
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
• unpredictable: Difficult to guess about (the future)
• unravel: To work out the meaning of, in a slow careful way
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
• burn: To destroy with fire
• guy: Man; boy; any person
• group: Two or more musicians who play music together
• worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
• undeniable: Certainly true; impossible to prove false
• oasis: Place in a desert where there is water
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• lineup: People arranged by police for identification
• romance: To court someone into a love relationship
• bicker: To argue about unimportant things
• jointly: In collaboration or cooperation; together
• drunken: (Of a rage, stupor, etc.) when a person is drunk
• sabbath: Day of rest in some religions
• motley: Consisting of all different types of people/things
• nervously: In an anxiously nervous manner
• regroup: To reorganize into new groups
• bassist: Musician who play the bass violin or base guitar
• frontman: Man who serves as leader but lacks authority