lockdown – n. the confinement of prisoners to their cells for a temporary period as a security measure

crazy – adj. wild or uncontrolled

kid – n. a young person

excited – adj. very enthusiastic and eager about something

it is what it is – idiomatic phrase : an expression used to describe a frustrating or challenging situation that a person believes cannot be changed and must just be accepted

layoff – n. the act of ending the employment of a worker or group of workers

solace – n. to give comfort to in grief or misfortune

staff – n. a group of people who work for an organization or business