Vocabulary

• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• have to: Must do
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in light of: Because of; considering
• red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• run of the mill: Ordinary, average, or common; not special or unique.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• at least: As a minimum
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• due to: Because of; owing to
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• centered around: To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
• steer clear of: To avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant, dangerous, or likely to cause problems.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• under fire: Being heavily criticized.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• come over to: To visit someone's house
• at the moment: At this time; now
• screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
• work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• rock the boat: To do or say something that causes problems or upsets people.
• hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
• good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
• regardless of
• work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• pass away: A polite way of saying 'to die'
• larger than life: Very exciting, impressive, or with personality beyond normal limits.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
• want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
• rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• hot air: Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
• denial of: The act of refusing to grant or allow something requested.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• in record time: Faster than has ever been done before.
• at school: Present and attending school.
• par for the course: A typical or expected result, often something unpleasant.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• roll by: To pass, especially of time.
• help out: To assist someone
• make peace: To end a state of conflict or war by agreeing to peaceful terms.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• burn out: To overwork to mental or physical exhaustion
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• shortly afterwards: A short time after something.
• close to home: Emotionally sensitive or personally relevant to someone.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• flare out: To spread outwards from a narrow to a wider shape.
• set up
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• in hot water: In trouble; in a difficult situation.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
• in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
• tall order: A task or request that is difficult to achieve.
• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• in the bedroom: Located or happening inside the bedroom.
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
• blow on: To exhale air onto a surface or object.
• my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• true nature: The inherent qualities or character of a person or thing.
• flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
• tear up: To cause someone much grief
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• pissed off: Angry or annoyed.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
• sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
• initially: At first; originally
• brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• appearance: The way a person looks to others
• seemingly: Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• inappropriate: Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
• clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
• infamous: Famous because of something bad
• appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
• naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
• public: Owned by the government
• comedian: An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
• interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
• point: An item to be discussed
• host: Mass; a great number
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• person: Man, woman or child
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• wrestle: To fight someone by holding parts of their body
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
• glitter: To shine with individual tiny flashes of light
• uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
• allege: To state without proof
• predatory: Preying on the weak to gain an advantage
• death: When someone dies; the end of life
• misconduct: Bad or inappropriate behavior
• shortly: Quickly; soon; in a moment
• kiss: To touch something in a light or gentle way