Exercises
Match each of the following vocabulary words used in the lyrics with the correct definitions from the choices given.
1. numb a. to make somebody unable to feel or move all or part of their body
2. paralyse b. to think or say that somebody or something is responsible for something bad
3. burst c. to break open or apart, especially because of pressure from inside
4. blame d. unable to think, feel or react in the normal way
dilemma (n): a situation which makes problems, often because you have to make a difficult choice between equally important things
cardiac (adj): connected with the heart
conundrum (n): a confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve
defences (n): the act of protecting somebody or something from attack, criticism, etc.
glow (v): to look very pleased or satisfied
gasp (v): to have difficulty breathing or speaking
jaded (adj): tired and bored, usually because you have had too much of something
sheer (adj): used to emphasise the size, degree or amount of something