Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• in terms of
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• go on: To continue doing something
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• blue collar: Relating to manual work or workers, especially in industry.
• do without: To manage without having or doing something
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
• head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
• spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
• making music: The act of creating or performing music.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• squeaky clean: Extremely clean, pure, or morally blameless.
• cast a shadow: To cause a shadow to appear.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• record label: A company that records and distributes music.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• yes and no: An ambivalent or uncertain answer; a response that is neither a clear affirmation nor a clear denial.
• stick it to: To defeat someone, especially someone who is arrogant or powerful.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• bring back: To cause to remember
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• in the same vein: In a similar style, manner, or approach.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• set you free: To release something that wasn't free to leave
• edit out: To remove something from a text, film, etc.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• open up to: To start talking more freely about your feelings and private thoughts.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• hop in: To get in or on a vehicle
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• in the spotlight: Receiving a lot of public attention; at the center of attention.
• screw up: Spoken to make a big mistake
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• hanging out: To spend time with your friends
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• shop around: To search around for a better job deal price etc.
• next to: Being located along side another
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• moment of truth: A critical point, especially in a difficult situation, when one's fate or success is determined.
• the moment of truth: The crucial time when the real outcome is decided.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• to the good: An advantage or credit that one has.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
• stick on: To attach something to a surface using glue or adhesive.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• lay back: To recline or lie down in a relaxed manner.
• music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• funny: Causing laughter; amusing
• love: Person's name
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• wanted: Wished for and desired
• school: Large group of fish that swim together
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• come: To arrive at a place
• radio: System of sending/receiving signals through air
• beautiful: Having dome something well
• today: This day; day that is happening now
• video: Recording capturing action with sound
• album: Book with a collection of photographs or pictures
• song: Distinctive series of sounds made by a bird
• piano: Keyboard instrument used for playing music
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• artist: A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
• fan: To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
• side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
• kid: Child or young person
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
• concert: Musical entertainment performed in public
• hug: To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
• wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
• gum: To cover or stick with adhesive
• yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
• regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
• brave: (Old-fashioned) A native American warrior
• huge: Very very large
• style: The (tasteful) way something is designed or done
• performance: Act of doing something
• musician: Person who writes, sings, or plays music, as a job
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• truth: Real facts about something
• hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
• collar: Band put around the neck of an animal
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
• creativity: Ability to imagine new ideas
• worship: Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
• superstar: Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
• da: (chiefly British, informal) father
• tee: Small object used to hit a golf ball from
• tattoo: Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
• backstage: In the area of a theater behind the stage
• vessel: Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
• tweet: Weak chirping sound as of a small bird