Vocabulary

• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
• came across as: To give a particular impression; to seem.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• sit down: To take a seat
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• check out
• with time: As time passes; eventually.
• as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• from the jump: From the very beginning or start of something.
• at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
• rock bottom: The lowest possible level or point.
• substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
• in the saddle: Riding a horse or in control of a situation.
• on bail: Released from custody by paying a sum guaranteeing court appearance.
• break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
• in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
• once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• kept in the dark: Not to be given information or knowledge about something.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
• cut away: To do something different, as to change direction
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• back off: To stop supporting; lose courage
• in character: Behaving as the character one is portraying; consistent with the character's personality.
• check on: To check that things are OK, correct
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• equal parts: Amounts that are the same in size or quantity.
• on the record: Officially documented or registered.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• chew on: To think carefully about something over a period of time.
• of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• next to: Being located along side another
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
• gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• bizarre: Odd or strange
• chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
• creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
• hypothetical: Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
• admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• sheer: To suddenly turn or change direction
• stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
• celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
• brutal: Extremely violent or mean
• chill: State of being a little cold
• wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
• volatile: Able to easily become a gas at a low temperature
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• appearance: The way a person looks to others
• witness: To see the signing of an official document
• infamous: Famous because of something bad
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• leave: To go away from; depart
• appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
• wild: In a manner which lacks control
• carpet: Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
• journalist: Writer of news reports for newspapers etc.
• disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
• comedian: An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
• interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• host: Mass; a great number
• refuse: To not accept, allow, or give something
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• murder: Something that is difficult or painful to do
• aggressively: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
• wrestle: To fight someone by holding parts of their body
• discomfort: To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
• jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
• deeply: To a significant degree
• uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
• cage: Box made of wire or metal bars, e.g. for a bird
• diesel: Heavy mineral oil used for power engines
• erratic: Not acting in a regular/planned way; unpredictable
• answer: To reply to a question someone asks
• give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
• rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
• bob: To move up and down repeatedly
• dark: Of a color that is not light
• chili: Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
• show: To be easily seen or displayed
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• visibly: So as to be seen or noticed
• sheen: Soft, smooth, shiny quality, as of glossy hair
• phoenix: Mythical bird that was burned but rose from ashes
• uneasy: Feeling worried, anxious or afraid about something
• unnerve: To cause to become nervous or upset
• jay: Bird with a blue and white pattern on the wing
• unsettle: To upset; making someone feel uneasy
• madonna: A representation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus