Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• record label: A company that records and distributes music.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• make it big: To become very successful or famous.
• high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
• make or break: Capable of ensuring success or causing failure.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• deal with
• in concert: Together in cooperation or agreement.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• tv show: A television program.
• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• squeaky clean: Extremely clean, pure, or morally blameless.
• no smoking: A rule or sign indicating that smoking is not allowed in a particular area.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• on sight: Immediately upon seeing or detecting something.
• stand out
• join in
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• find out about: To look for information to learn about it
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• at school: Present and attending school.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• at least: As a minimum
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• kick in: (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
• first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
• music genre: A category of music characterized by a particular style, form, or content.
• on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
• performance: Act of doing something
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
• agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
• apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
• debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
• chance: The way something happens without planning
• rejection: Decision that something is not good enough
• success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• perfect: So good it cannot be improved
• quit: To leave a job
• scout: To watch or search for something or someone
• cigarette: White paper tube filled with tobacco
• production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
• invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
• complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• cite: To officially order someone to appear in court
• powerful: Having control or influence over
• perfection: State of excellence that cannot be improved
• smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
• teenage: Being of the age 13 through 19
• idol: Person who is greatly admired
• candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
• unsuccessful: Not achieving your goal or finding success