Vocabulary

• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• dead or alive: Regardless of whether someone is living or dead; in any condition.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• smash hit: A very successful song, film, play, etc.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• the big time: Famous or important position especially in career or entertainment.
• hit the big time: To achieve great success or fame, especially suddenly.
• go on: To continue doing something
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• in reference to: Relating to; with regard to
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• feeling blue: To feel sad or depressed.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• sing along: To join in singing with someone or something.
• of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• in unison: Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• staple: Main food of a particular community
• nostalgia: Sad, but positive feeling about memories/the past
• track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
• feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
• arguably: Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
• appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
• notorious: Being famous or publicly known for something bad
• huge: Very very large
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
• spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
• evoke: To bring forth a certain feeling or memory
• memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• broccoli: Vegetable with thick branches and green flowers
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
• vanilla: Having the taste of vanilla
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• quintessential: Being a model example of a specific thing
• popularity: State of being liked or supported by many people
• hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
• fill: To make something full
• success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
• daily: Happening every day
• alive: Living; not dead
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• rotation: Regular change of the crops grown in a field
• avenue
• chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
• galaxy: A group of stars and planets in space
• rowdy: Being rough or noisy
• classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
• cover: To record a different version of another song
• undoubtedly: With certainty; without question; for sure
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• perfectly: In a faultless manner; without mistakes
• outta: Slang written form of ‘Out of’
• resurgence: A rise again as to new life and vigor
• clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
• dead: Not alive
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• soundtrack: The songs connected to a movie
• unavoidable: That cannot prevent from happening
• unison: Same pitch in two or more musical tones or voices
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• uplift: To make someone feel happier or more hopeful
• midnight: 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
• infamy: State of extreme dishonor
• cherry: Small, round fruit with a red or black skin
• suede: Leather with a soft brushed surface
• indie: Short for 'independent' (movies, studios)
• eagle: Very large, strong bird that hunts small animals
• synthesizer: Electronic musical instrument that copies sounds
• reggae: Type of popular Caribbean music