Vocabulary

• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• for Africa: Intended specifically for the continent of Africa.
• in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• a wide array: A large and impressive collection or range of things.
• into the stratosphere: To rise rapidly to a very high level or amount.
• smash hit: A very successful song, film, play, etc.
• sock it to: To deliver something forcefully or directly, often criticism or a blow.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
• hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
• in equal measure: To the same degree or extent.
• in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• peel away: To move away slowly or separately from a group.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
• upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
• record label: A company that records and distributes music.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
• determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
• necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
• track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• shed: Small building used for storage
• instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• performance: Act of doing something
• haunt: To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
• equal: Same in shape, size, or number
• respect: To follow the established rules
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
• array: A regular order or arrangement of things
• count: To add things together to find the total number
• condemn: To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
• empower: To give someone a power or ability
• important: Having power or authority
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• 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
• humanitarian: Person who tries to help those in a crisis
• point: An item to be discussed
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• preach: To write or speak about so as to persuade people
• firsthand: Received directly from a source
• chuck: To throw carelessly or casually
• anthem: Special song that represents a nation or group
• list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• billboard: Large outdoor signboard with an ad on it
• bob: To move up and down repeatedly
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• nirvana: Extinction of desires when you reach perfect peace
• berry: Small, round fruit from plants and trees
• teen: Teenager