Vocabulary

• going on: To continue doing something
• usher in: To mark the start of something new; to introduce or initiate.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• bash out: To produce something quickly and without much care or attention to detail, especially a piece of writing.
• at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
• lay off: To stop troubling or hitting someone
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
• on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• pitch black: Extremely dark; completely without light.
• close behind: Following very closely; in close pursuit.
• substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
• make or break: Capable of ensuring success or causing failure.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in style: Fashionable; popular
• at the earliest: Indicating the soonest possible time something can happen.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• doom and gloom: A feeling of pessimism or despair; a focus on negative aspects.
• says it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• bust out: To escape from a place, especially prison.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
• have to: Must do
• on the market: Available for sale.
• like no other: Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
• turn on
• drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• check out
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• embrace: Act of holding someone closely
• tackle: To start working on a difficult problem
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
• flawless: With no imperfections or errors
• genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
• ominous: Indicating something bad or unpleasant will happen
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• paranoid: Believing others are trying to harm you
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• hell: Any place of pain and suffering
• debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
• masterpiece: Greatest work, e.g. of a famous artist
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• amplify: To increase the effect of something
• roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
• fusion: Combining various things to make something new
• clash: To have a disagreement or fight over something
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• hyper: Very excited or active
• sweep: Man who cleans chimneys
• velvet: Type of smooth cloth which is soft to the touch
• usher: One who leads you to your seat, as in a theater
• deaf: Not able to hear; hard of hearing
• metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
• studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
• production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
• image: Picture, sculpture or painting of something
• electric: Creating a feeling of excitement
• band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
• album: Book with a collection of photographs or pictures
• pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
• artistic: Being able to paint, write music, etc.; creative
• pet: Animal kept by a person for company and friendship
• death: When someone dies; the end of life
• rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
• bob: To move up and down repeatedly
• theatrical: Done in a dramatic way, so that people notice
• jungle: Tropical area with many wild plants and animals
• dark: Of a color that is not light
• lonely: Sad because apart from other people
• call: A order or request for action
• underground: (Being or living) under the surface of the earth
• run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
• number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
• heavy: Greater in amount, degree, or severity than usual
• punk: Violent or criminal young man
• multi: A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
• nirvana: Extinction of desires when you reach perfect peace
• purple: Being a color that is a mixture of red and blue
• suede: Leather with a soft brushed surface
• glam: Shortened form of 'glamorous'
• suffragette: Woman who fought for women's right to vote
• sabbath: Day of rest in some religions
• supermarket: Self-service store selling groceries etc.
• riff: Short series of repeated notes in music
• stardust: Dreamy romantic or sentimental quality