Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • imaginary line: A line that exists only in the mind or on paper, not in reality, used for reference or demarcation.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
  • for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
  • cap off: To end something in an exciting or extreme way
  • in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
  • in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
  • dance around: To avoid discussing something directly.
  • round up: To bring together; gather; collect
  • charged with: To be officially accused of something
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • bust down: To break down a door or other barrier, often forcefully.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
  • name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
  • turn off
  • lock on: To establish a tracking signal on a target, typically used in the context of missile guidance systems.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • interact with
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • calorie intake: The amount of calories consumed through food and beverages.
  • get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
  • at bay: Kept at a distance; held back.
  • in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
  • hang out: To spend time with your friends
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • check out
  • hanging out: To spend time with your friends
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • came to pass: To happen; to occur.
  • start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
  • soak up: To absorb; to become filled with (something)
  • point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
  • under construction
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • for too long: For an excessively extended period.
  • a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • breeze through: To succeed very easily in something.
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
  • number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
  • farm out: To contract work out to another company or organization.
  • to the left: In or toward the left direction.
  • rattle off: To say something quickly and without much thought or hesitation.
  • get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
  • without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
  • get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
  • call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
  • to scale: In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
  • go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
  • across the pond: Referring to the Atlantic Ocean, especially when contrasting the UK and the US.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • to pieces: Broken into many small parts.
  • tape over: To cover something with tape.
  • peel off: To remove the outer layer or skin of something.
  • go towards: To move in the direction of someone or something.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • confide in: To tell someone secrets because you trust them.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • listen in: To secretly listen to a conversation.
  • weekly basis: Occurring or done once a week; every week.
  • as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
  • order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
  • in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
  • in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
  • tally up: To calculate or add up a total.
  • worth mentioning: Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
  • for no good reason: Without any clear or valid reason; unjustified.
  • all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
  • go south: To travel or move towards the south.
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • buy into: To come to accept an idea or believe in it
  • land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
  • bring back: To cause to remember
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • Internet: Worldwide computer network system
  • sheep: Animal with a woolly coat raised for meat or wool
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • food: What people and animals eat to live
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • fun: Amusing and enjoyable
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • line: Border that divides two places or regions
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • web: Skin between ducks' toes that enables them to swim
  • crazy: Mentally ill; mad
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
  • click: To work well with someone or something
  • speaker: Electronic device for making or broadcasting sound
  • hobby: Regular activity done in free time, for pleasure
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • north: Direction to your left when facing the rising sun
  • engine: Machine that changes energy into mechanical motion
  • map: Diagram showing the geography of an area
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • wave: Movement of sound, air or energy
  • search: To examine a person's clothing to find something
  • organizer: Someone who arranges and plans things
  • cabin: Small basic wooden home in the countryside
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
  • robot: Machine able perform more tasks that people can
  • technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
  • access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
  • ocean: Large body of salt water; a large sea
  • truth: Real facts about something
  • crossing: To put one thing over another e.g. arms
  • data: Facts or information used to calculate or analyze
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • pond: Pool of water that is smaller than a lake
  • code: To express information in a series of numbers
  • weirdness: Quality of being unusual and strange
  • physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
  • satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
  • massive: Very big; large; too big
  • imaginary: Not real; existing only in your imagination
  • meme: Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
  • app: Small applications for smartphones
  • cosmic: Concerning space and the universe
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    • a passion for

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      • Phrase
      • A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
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    • access

      US /ˈæksɛs/

      UK /'ækses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
      • The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be able to use or have permission to use
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    • across the pond

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      • Phrase
      • Referring to the Atlantic Ocean, especially when contrasting the UK and the US.
      • From the UK to the US.
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • all over the place

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      • Phrase
      • In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
      • In many different locations; widely distributed.
      • Adjective
      • Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
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    • ancient

      US /ˈenʃənt/

      UK /'eɪnʃənt/

      • Adjective
      • Very old; having lived a very long time ago
      • Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
      • Noun
      • A person who lived in ancient times.
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    • app

      US /æp/

      UK /æp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small applications for smartphones
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • as we know it

      US /əz wi no ɪt/

      UK /əz wi nəu ɪt/

      • other
      • In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
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    • at bay

      US /æt be/

      UK /æt bei/

      • Phrase
      • Kept at a distance; held back.
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    • at that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • at the same time

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      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • back then

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      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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    • based on

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • breeze through

      US /briz θru/

      UK /bri:z θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To succeed very easily in something.
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    • bring back

      US /brɪŋ bæk/

      UK /briŋ bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause to remember
      • To return something
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    • bust down

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To break down a door or other barrier, often forcefully.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover an item, especially jewelry, with diamonds or other precious stones.
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    • buy into

      US /baɪ ˈɪntu/

      UK /bai ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come to accept an idea or believe in it
      • To buy a part of something e.g. a company's shares
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    • cabin

      US /ˈkæbɪn/

      UK /'kæbɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small basic wooden home in the countryside
      • Room where you can sleep on a ship, sit in a plane
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    • call out

      US /kɔl aʊt/

      UK /kɔ:l aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize someone to modify their behavior
      • To announce or specify, e.g. in a list
      • Transitive Verb
      • To summon or request the presence of someone, especially for assistance or service.
      • To publicly criticize or denounce someone for their actions or behavior.
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    • calorie intake

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      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The amount of calories consumed through food and beverages.
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    • came to pass

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      • Phrase
      • To happen; to occur.
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    • cap off

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To end something in an exciting or extreme way
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end something in an exciting or extreme way
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    • charged with

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      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be officially accused of something
      • To entrust someone with a duty or responsibility
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • code

      US /kod/

      UK /kəʊd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express information in a series of numbers
      • To write a secret message using secret symbols
      • Noun
      • A password made of a set of letters or numbers
      • Set of rules for behavior
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    • come along

      US /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go with someone who takes the lead
      • To make progress toward a goal
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    • community

      US /kəˈmjunɪti/

      UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people who share a common idea or area
      • A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
      • Shared or participated in by all members of a group
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    • confide in

      US /kənˈfaɪd ɪn/

      UK /kənˈfaid in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To tell someone secrets because you trust them.
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    • cosmic

      US /ˈkɑzmɪk/

      UK /'kɒzmɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning space and the universe
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    • crazy

      US /ˈkrezi/

      UK /'kreɪzɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Mentally ill; mad
      • Not being sensible or practical
      • Noun
      • Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
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    • crossing

      US /ˈkrɔ:sɪŋ/

      UK /ˈkrɒsɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put one thing over another e.g. arms
      • To breed one type of animal or plant with another
      • Noun
      • Place to walk from one side of a road to the other
      • A journey across water
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    • culture

      US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs and customs of a particular group
      • The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
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    • dance around

      US /dæns əˈraʊnd/

      UK /dɑ:ns əˈraund/

      • other
      • To avoid discussing something directly.
      • To move around with light, rhythmic steps.
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    • do in

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • engine

      US /ˈɛndʒɪn/

      UK /'endʒɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Machine that changes energy into mechanical motion
      • The part of a train that pulls railway cars
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • farm out

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To contract work out to another company or organization.
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • for certain

      US /fɔr ˈsɚtn/

      UK /fɔ: ˈsə:tn/

      • Idiom
      • Definitely; without a doubt.
      • Phrase
      • Without any doubt; definitely.
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
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    • for myself

      US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/

      UK /fə maɪˈself/

      • other
      • Done for one's own benefit or use.
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    • for no good reason

      US /fɚ no ɡʊd ˈrizən/

      UK /fə nəu ɡʊd ˈri:zən/

      • other
      • Without any clear or valid reason; unjustified.
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    • for someone

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

      • other
      • On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
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    • for the most part

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      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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    • for too long

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      • Phrase
      • For an excessively extended period.
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    • get a sense

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      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or perceive something intuitively.
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    • get into it

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become interested in something and enjoy it.
      • To start a career or profession.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become interested in something.
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    • get together

      US /ɡɛt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /ɡet təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gather, or come together for some purpose
      • To start a romantic relationship.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To meet for social or recreational purposes.
      • To start a romantic relationship.
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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    • go south

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      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel or move towards the south.
      • To fail or deteriorate; to go wrong.
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    • go straight

      US /ɡo stret/

      UK /ɡəu streit/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue in the same direction without turning.
      • To start living an honest and law-abiding life.
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    • go towards

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move in the direction of someone or something.
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • hang out

      US /hæŋ aʊt/

      UK /hæŋ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
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    • hanging out

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • imaginary

      US /ɪˈmædʒəˌnɛri/

      UK /ɪ'mædʒɪnərɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Not real; existing only in your imagination
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    • imaginary line

      US /ɪˈmædʒəˌnɛri laɪn/

      UK /iˈmædʒinəri lain/

      • Noun
      • A line that exists only in the mind or on paper, not in reality, used for reference or demarcation.
      • A conceptual boundary or division that is not physically present but is understood or implied.
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    • in a box

      US /ɪn ə bɑks/

      UK /ɪn ə bɒks/

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      • Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
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    • in addition to

      US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/

      UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Besides; as well as
      • Phrase
      • Besides; as well as.
      • Furthermore; moreover.
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    • in advance

      US /ɪn ædˈvæns/

      UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Ahead of time; before something happens
      • Noun
      • A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
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    • in control

      US /ɪn kənˈtrol/

      UK /in kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
      • Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
      • Phrase
      • Having command or authority; managing effectively.
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in on

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      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in person

      US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/

      UK /in ˈpɜːsn/

      • Adverb
      • Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
      • Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
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    • in question

      US /ɪn ˈkwɛstʃən/

      UK /in ˈkwestʃən/

      • Adjective
      • Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
      • Referring to someone or something that has already been mentioned.
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    • in the middle of

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      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
      More
    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
      A1
      More
    • in turn

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
      A1
      More
    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
      A1
      More
    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
      More
    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
      A2
      More
    • interest of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
      • A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
      • Noun
      • A legal share or right in something.
      A1
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    • land on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
      • To criticize someone severely.
      B1
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    • listen in

      US /ˈlɪsən ɪn/

      UK /ˈlisn in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To secretly listen to a conversation.
      More
    • lock on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To establish a tracking signal on a target, typically used in the context of missile guidance systems.
      • To focus one's attention or efforts intently on something.
      B1
      More
    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
      A1
      More
    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
      A1
      More
    • massive

      US /ˈmæsɪv/

      UK /ˈmæsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Very big; large; too big
      • Large or imposing in scale or scope.
      B1
      More
    • meme

      US /mi:m/

      UK /mi:m/

      • Noun
      • Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
      C1
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    • move away

      US /muv əˈwe/

      UK /mu:v əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
      • To physically create distance; to step back or aside.
      A2
      More
    • name for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
      A1
      More
    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
      A1
      More
    • number of people

      US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/

      UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/

      • Phrase
      • The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
      • A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
      A1
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    • ocean

      US /ˈoʃən/

      UK /'əʊʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Large body of salt water; a large sea
      A2
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • on the internet

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
      A1
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    • one up

      US /wʌn ʌp/

      UK /wʌn ʌp/

      • Adjective
      • In a better or more advantageous position.
      • Countable Noun
      • An extra life or chance in a video game.
      A1
      More
    • order in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
      More
    • organizer

      US /'ɔ:ɡənaɪzə(r)/

      UK /'ɔ:ɡənaɪzə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who arranges and plans things
      B1
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    • out of it

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
      A1
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
      A1
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
      A1
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    • peel off

      US /pil ɔf/

      UK /pi:l ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove the outer layer or skin of something.
      • To become detached or separated from something.
      A2
      More
    • physical

      US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

      UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Health check at the doctors' or hospital
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the body of a person
      • Concerning things that can be seen or touched
      A2
      More
    • point at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
      A1
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    • pond

      US /pɑ:nd/

      UK /pɒnd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Pool of water that is smaller than a lake
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become a pool of water on a surface.
      A2
      More
    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
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    • rattle off

      US /ˈrætl ɔf/

      UK /ˈrætl ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say something quickly and without much thought or hesitation.
      More
    • robot

      US /ˈroʊbɑ:t/

      UK /ˈrəʊbɒt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Machine able perform more tasks that people can
      • A person who acts in a mechanical or unemotional way.
      B1
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    • round up

      US /raʊnd ʌp/

      UK /raund ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bring together; gather; collect
      • Transitive Verb
      • To gather together; to collect or assemble.
      • To increase a number to the next highest whole number.
      A1
      More
    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
      A1
      More
    • satellite

      US /ˈsætlˌaɪt/

      UK /'sætəlaɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device sent into space that aids communication
      • Natural object in space that moves around another
      B1
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    • search

      US /sɜ:rtʃ/

      UK /sɜ:tʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To examine a person's clothing to find something
      • To look for an answer or explanation to a problem
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Examination of person to find something
      • Action to find an answer to a problem
      A2TOEIC
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    • secret of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The key or hidden information that explains something.
      • Confidential information about something.
      A1
      More
    • sheep

      US /ʃip/

      UK /ʃi:p/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Animal with a woolly coat raised for meat or wool
      • Noun
      • Person who behaves as others do, without thinking
      B1
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
      A1
      More
    • soak up

      US /sok ʌp/

      UK /səuk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To absorb; to become filled with (something)
      • To enjoy an experience.
      B1
      More
    • spot on

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
      • Adverb
      • Exactly at the expected or scheduled time.
      • Perfect; excellent.
      B1
      More
    • start out

      US /stɑrt aʊt/

      UK /stɑ:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin your life or career in a particular way.
      • To begin a journey.
      A1
      More
    • stick with

      US /stɪk wɪð/

      UK /stik wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
      • To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
      A1
      More
    • talk on

      US /tɔk ɑn/

      UK /tɔ:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To talk at length about a particular subject.
      • To scold or lecture someone at length.
      A1
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • tally up

      US /ˈtæli ʌp/

      UK /ˈtæli: ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To calculate or add up a total.
      • To agree or correspond; to match.
      A1
      More
    • tape over

      US /teɪp ˈoʊvɚ/

      UK /teɪp ˈəuvə/

      • other
      • To cover something with tape.
      B1
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    • technology

      US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

      UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
      • Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
      A2TOEIC
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
      A1
      More
    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • to pieces

      US /tu ˈpisɪz/

      UK /tu ˈpi:sɪz/

      • other
      • Broken into many small parts.
      B2
      More
    • to scale

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase or expand proportionally.
      • To climb or ascend.
      B2
      More
    • to the left

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In or toward the left direction.
      • Situated on the left side of.
      More
    • truth

      US /truθ/

      UK /tru:θ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Real facts about something
      A2
      More
    • turn off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone feel negatively about something
      A1
      More
    • under construction

      US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈstrʌkʃən/

      UK /ˈʌndə kənˈstrʌkʃən/

      • Phrase
      A2
      More
    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
      A1
      More
    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
      A1
      More
    • wave

      US /wev/

      UK /weɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Movement of sound, air or energy
      • Deep and strong emotion that is suddenly felt
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause to move side to side or back and forth
      A2
      More
    • weekly basis

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring or done once a week; every week.
      B2
      More
    • weirdness

      US /wɪrdnəs/

      UK /wɪədnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being unusual and strange
      B1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • without knowing

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Unaware; without being conscious of something.
      • Unintentionally; without meaning to do something.
      More
    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
      A1
      More
    • worth mentioning

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
      • Significant enough to warrant attention or discussion.
      B1
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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