Vocabulary

• around the world: In or to many countries.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• basket case: A person who is completely unable to function normally, especially because of emotional problems.
• red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• bust up: To end a relationship.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• lays down: To put down flat, as you put a baby in a bed
• sing along: To join in singing with someone or something.
• watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
• break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• count out: To say numbers 10 to 1 to declare a boxer 'out'
• go on: To continue doing something
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• bring back: To cause to remember
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• bag it up: To put something into a bag.
• teamed up with: To form as a group to work together on something
• throw it back: To return or toss something back quickly.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
• word up: An expression of agreement or acknowledgement.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• drag in: To arrive somewhere reluctantly or heavily, often tired or late.
• try on: To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
• laid back
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• have to: Must do
• kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• on to: Toward something; forward
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• let up: To do something more slowly or less intensely
• like a shot: Doing something very quickly or immediately.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• alternative: Something different you can choose
• iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
• track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
• feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
• decade: Period of 10 years
• ordinary: Normal or usual
• sabotage: To destroy or damage, often secretly, to weaken
• spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
• rebel: Person who fights against established government
• deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
• scrub: To clean with hard rubbing
• memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
• linger: To take your time doing something; hang around
• destiny: Someone's future; the power that governs this
• tribute: Something that is said or done to show respect
• collective: Business owned or controlled by its workers
• naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• satisfaction: Happy feeling because of something that you did
• debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
• creep: To move quietly so as not to be seen
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• entertain: To receive someone as a guest
• groove: Long line that is cut into a surface of something
• definitive: Clear and leaving no further question
• hop: Dance party
• hip: The upper part of Leg
• blink: To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
• hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• successful: Having the desired effect or result
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• charm: Quality of making people like you; attractiveness
• paradise: Place with everything needed for specific activity
• production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
• pill: Person who is difficult to deal with
• rap: To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
• live: To be alive
• hurt: To cause pain, damage or injury
• band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• sample: To try (e.g. food, drink), to see if you like it
• album: Book with a collection of photographs or pictures
• full: Containing all the parts; complete
• chili: Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
• vogue: Fashion, a popular item
• goo: Any thick sticky unpleasant substance
• soundtrack: The songs connected to a movie
• funk: Feeling of fear; sadness
• punk: Violent or criminal young man
• bittersweet: Being both bitter and sweet; sad in a touching way
• snoop: To spy on someone or something in a devious manner
• ballad: Story that is told through a song or poem
• oughta: Slang written form of ‘Ought to’
• doggy: Word for dog used by and to children
• riff: Short series of repeated notes in music
• backstreet: A street off a main street in a town