Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
  • abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • in one piece: Undamaged; whole; not broken or harmed.
  • good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
  • warm and fuzzy: Causing a feeling of happiness, comfort, and affection.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • stay together: To remain in a relationship or partnership.
  • split up: To break up your marriage or relationship
  • saying goes: An expression or proverb that is commonly known and used.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
  • stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
  • walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • last person: The individual who is the final one in a sequence or group.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • phrase: Common expression or saying
  • insane: Mentally ill; crazy
  • strength: Condition of being strong
  • mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
  • obnoxious: Annoying or rude; offensive
  • fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
  • brutal: Extremely violent or mean
  • endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
  • intact: Being complete, without damaged or missing parts
  • adopt: To legally take a child into your family
  • register: To record your name on an official list; sign up
  • trap: Device used for catching animals
  • genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
  • fuzzy: Covered with fur or short hair
  • survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
  • rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
  • scary: Causing fear; frightening
  • slight: Small (amount, quality)
  • naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
  • idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
  • survival: Act of continuing to exist when facing difficulty
  • protagonist: Main character in a story
  • sanity: Normal or sound powers of mind
  • scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
  • pure: Not mixed with anything else
  • horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
  • abide: To live somewhere (formal, old-fashioned)
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • deed: Something that is done; act or action
  • chance: The way something happens without planning
  • alive: Living; not dead
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • alien: Foreigner; a person not from this place
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • relish: (Usually spicy) food that adds zest to a dish
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • rollercoaster: Amusement passenger ride that rises and falls
  • list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
  • virgin: Someone who did not do a thing before; first timer
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • contradictory: (Of evidence) showing the opposite
  • stay: To keep trying without giving up
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • surefire: (Of success/result) very certain; very effective
  • strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
  • violation: Abuse, damage or total disregard
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • statistically: With respect to statistics
  • burial: Act or ceremony of burying, e.g. of the dead
  • arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
  • showdown: Game or contest where final result will be decided
  • trespassing: To enter property without permission
  • screech: To make a loud high cry of pain, anger, or fear
  • cheerleader: One who chants and dances to encourage sports team
  • horrify: To cause someone to feel horror or shock
  • flagrant: Carelessly obvious and noticeably bad
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    • abide

      US /əˈbaɪd/

      UK /ə'baɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live somewhere (formal, old-fashioned)
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    • abide by

      US /əˈbaɪd baɪ/

      UK /əˈbaid bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To follow a rule; adhere to
      B2
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    • adopt

      US /əˈdɑ:pt/

      UK /əˈdɒpt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To legally take a child into your family
      • To take on responsibility for something
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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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    • alien

      US /ˈeliən,ˈeljən/

      UK /'eɪlɪən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Foreigner; a person not from this place
      • Person or creature from a planet other than Earth
      • Adjective
      • Being foreign, different or unfamiliar
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    • alive

      US /əˈlaɪv/

      UK /ə'laɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Living; not dead
      • Active; energetic; full of life.
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • beat

      US /bit/

      UK /bi:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move in regular motions in order to push blood
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
      • To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
      A2
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    • brutal

      US /ˈbrutl/

      UK /'bru:tl/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely violent or mean
      B1
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    • burial

      US /ˈbɛriəl/

      UK /ˈberiəl/

      • Noun
      • Act or ceremony of burying, e.g. of the dead
      • A place where a dead body is buried; a grave or tomb.
      B1
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    • cheerleader

      US /ˈtʃɪrli:də(r)/

      UK /ˈtʃɪəli:də(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • One who chants and dances to encourage sports team
      C2
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
      A1
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    • contradictory

      US /ˌkɑntrəˈdɪktəri/

      UK /ˌkɒntrə'dɪktərɪ/

      • Adjective
      • (Of evidence) showing the opposite
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    • deed

      US /did/

      UK /di:d/

      • Noun
      • Something that is done; act or action
      • Papers giving someone the right to some property
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    • endure

      US /ɛnˈdʊr, -ˈdjʊr/

      UK /ɪn'djʊə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To last for a long time; continue to exist
      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept difficulties without struggle
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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    • flagrant

      US /ˈfleɡrənt/

      UK /ˈfleɪgrənt/

      • Adjective
      • Carelessly obvious and noticeably bad
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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
      A1
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    • fuel

      US /ˈfjuəl/

      UK /'fju:əl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
      • To provide gas or petrol for something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Material used to produce heat or power when burned
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    • fuzzy

      US /ˈfʌzi/

      UK /'fʌzɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Covered with fur or short hair
      • Not clear; blurred
      B2
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    • genre

      US /ˈʒɑnrə/

      UK /'ʒɒ̃rə/

      • Noun
      • Category of art, music with its own qualities
      B2
      More
    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
      • Verb Phrase
      • to surrender an item; hand over an item
      A1
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    • good person

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A morally upright and kind individual.
      • A person who is skilled or competent in a particular area.
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • horrify

      US /ˈhɔ:rɪfaɪ/

      UK /ˈhɒrɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel horror or shock
      B2
      More
    • horror

      US /ˈhɔrɚ, ˈhɑr-/

      UK /ˈhɒrə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
      B1
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    • idiot

      US /ˈɪdiət/

      UK /'ɪdɪət/

      • Noun
      • A person who is foolish or not very smart
      B2
      More
    • 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.
      C1
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    • in one piece

      US /ɪn wʌn pis/

      UK /in wʌn pi:s/

      • Phrase
      • Undamaged; whole; not broken or harmed.
      • Safe and unharmed, especially after a dangerous situation.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in real life

      US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/

      UK /in riəl laif/

      • Phrase
      • In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
      • Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

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

      US /ɪnˈsen/

      UK /ɪnˈseɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Mentally ill; crazy
      • Being crazy or stupid
      B2
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    • intact

      US /ɪn'tækt/

      UK /ɪn'tækt/

      • Adjective
      • Being complete, without damaged or missing parts
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    • last person

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The individual who is the final one in a sequence or group.
      • The individual who is the least likely to do something or be in a particular situation.
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
      B1
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    • mess

      US /mɛs/

      UK /mes/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
      • A difficult or confused situation.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something untidy or dirty
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    • naked

      US /ˈnekɪd/

      UK /ˈneɪkɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Not wearing any clothes; without covering
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    • obnoxious

      US /ɑbˈnɑkʃəs, əb-/

      UK /əbˈnɒkʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Annoying or rude; offensive
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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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    • phrase

      US /frez/

      UK /freɪz/

      • Noun
      • Common expression or saying
      • Section of musical notes in a piece of music
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To choose words to say what you mean clearly
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    • protagonist

      US /proˈtæɡənɪst/

      UK /prəˈtægənɪst/

      • Countable Noun
      • Main character in a story
      • A leading figure in a real event or cause.
      B2
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    • pure

      US /pjʊr/

      UK /pjʊə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Not mixed with anything else
      • Being morally good
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    • register

      US /ˈrɛdʒɪstɚ/

      UK /'redʒɪstə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To record your name on an official list; sign up
      • To show an amount on a measurement device
      • Noun
      • Till; machine used add up things you buy
      • Range of notes of a person's (singing) voice
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    • relish

      US /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

      UK /'relɪʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Usually spicy) food that adds zest to a dish
      • Transitive Verb
      • To get great pleasure from something; enjoy
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
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    • rollercoaster

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Amusement passenger ride that rises and falls
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    • rude

      US /rud/

      UK /ru:d/

      • Adjective
      • Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
      • Offensive; ill-mannered
      A2
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    • sanity

      US /ˈsænɪti/

      UK /ˈsænəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Normal or sound powers of mind
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    • saying goes

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • An expression or proverb that is commonly known and used.
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    • scream

      US /skrim/

      UK /skri:m/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a sudden loud, high sound
      • Noun
      • A sudden loud, high-pitched noise
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    • screech

      US /skritʃ/

      UK /skri:tʃ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a loud high cry of pain, anger, or fear
      B2
      More
    • showdown

      US /ˈʃoˌdaʊn/

      UK /'ʃəʊdaʊn/

      • Noun
      • Game or contest where final result will be decided
      C1
      More
    • slight

      US /slaɪt/

      UK /slaɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Small (amount, quality)
      • Appearing thin, delicate and physically weak
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ignore or treat rudely and with no respect
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    • split up

      US /splɪt ʌp/

      UK /split ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To break up your marriage or relationship
      • To divide something into smaller parts.
      • Noun
      • A termination of a romantic relationship
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    • stand up for

      US /stænd ʌp fɔr/

      UK /stænd ʌp fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
      A1
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    • statistically

      US /stə'tɪstɪklɪ/

      UK /stə'tɪstɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With respect to statistics
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    • stay together

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain in a relationship or partnership.
      • To remain in a group; not to separate.
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    • strength

      US /strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/

      UK /streŋθ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Condition of being strong
      • The quality or state of being physically strong.
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    • surefire

      US /'ʃʊrˌfaɪə/

      UK /'ʃʊəˌfaɪə/

      • Adjective
      • (Of success/result) very certain; very effective
      C2
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    • survival

      US /sɚˈvaɪvəl/

      UK /səˈvaɪvl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of continuing to exist when facing difficulty
      A2
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    • survive

      US /sɚˈvaɪv/

      UK /sə'vaɪv/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue to live despite illness or trouble
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    • trap

      US /træp/

      UK /træp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Device used for catching animals
      • Vehicle pulled by a single horse
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use a device to catch animals or people
      • To hold, e.g. a nerve, so that it cannot move
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    • trespassing

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To enter property without permission
      B2
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    • violation

      US /ˌvaɪəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌvaɪə'leɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Abuse, damage or total disregard
      • Act of failing to obey a rule or law
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    • virgin

      US /ˈvɚdʒɪn/

      UK /ˈvɜ:dʒɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who did not do a thing before; first timer
      • Person who has never had sexual intercourse
      • Adjective
      • Never having had sexual intercourse
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    • walk around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
      • To move about in order to inspect something.
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    • warm and fuzzy

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Causing a feeling of happiness, comfort, and affection.
      • Associated with pleasant and comforting memories.
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    • wind up

      US //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

      UK //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be brought to a state of great tension
      • To close or finalize something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive or end up in a particular state, situation, or place, especially unintentionally.
      • To bring something to an end; to conclude or finish something.
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    • yell

      US /jɛl/

      UK /jel/

      • Noun
      • A sudden loud cry or shout
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To shout loudly at someone in pain or excitement
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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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