Vocabulary

  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in the moment: At the present time; now.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • deal with
  • eat in: To have a meal at home instead of going out.
  • as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
  • bring on: To cause to appear, e.g. onto a stage
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • many moons ago: A long time ago, in the distant past.
  • knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
  • tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
  • straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
  • freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
  • raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
  • complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
  • independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
  • nerd: Intelligent but single-minded expert in a field
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • surgery: Medical operation involving cutting into body
  • swallow: To believe (something that is not true)
  • wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
  • stunt: Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film
  • blunt: Without a sharp edge or point
  • fault: A failure or negative aspect of
  • fake: Not real; made to look like something real
  • tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • upbeat: Being positive and cheerful
  • kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • electronic: Operating by use of electricity; digital
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • match: To equal or be as good as something else
  • wrestle: To fight someone by holding parts of their body
  • shoulder: Part of the body where an arm attaches or joins
  • posh: Seeming expensive; of/typical of the upper class
  • tattoo: Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
  • bench: Part of the room in court where the judge sits
  • pro: Reason given in support of something
  • popped: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • woo: (Of a man) to try to get a woman to marry him
  • hum: To make a constant low sound
  • pelvis: Bone joining the hip to Back and legs
  • quad: Four-sided enclosure surrounded by buildings
  • buffalo: Wild animal with horns similar to a large cow
  • bass: Type of fish
  • beep: Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
  • yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
  • egg: Hard-shelled thing from which a young bird is born
  • grandfather: Your mother's or father's father
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    • accent

      US /ˈækˌsɛnt/

      UK /'æksent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
      • Noun
      • Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
      • Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
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    • as a matter of fact

      US /æz e ˈmætɚ ʌv fækt/

      UK /æz ə ˈmætə ɔv fækt/

      • Phrase
      • In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
      • In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often one that contrasts with or contradicts a previous statement.
      C2
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
      C2
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

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

      US /beɪs/

      UK /beɪs/

      • Noun
      • Type of fish
      • Large cello or electric guitar with 4 strings
      B2
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    • beep

      US /bip/

      UK /bi:p/

      • Noun
      • Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a sharp high sound like that of a car horn
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    • bench

      US /bɛntʃ/

      UK /bentʃ/

      • Noun
      • Part of the room in court where the judge sits
      • Long (wooden) seat 2 people often found in a park
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent a player from playing in a game
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    • blunt

      US /blʌnt/

      UK /blʌnt/

      • Adjective
      • Without a sharp edge or point
      • Speaking directly; without trying to be polite or kind
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make dull or lessen the sharpness of something
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    • bring on

      US /brɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /briŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause to appear, e.g. onto a stage
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    • buffalo

      US /ˈbʌfəloʊ/

      UK /ˈbʌfələʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Wild animal with horns similar to a large cow
      B2
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
      A2
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • eat in

      US /it ɪn/

      UK /i:t ɪn/

      • other
      • To have a meal at home instead of going out.
      A2
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    • egg

      US /ɛɡ/

      UK /eg/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hard-shelled thing from which a young bird is born
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    • electronic

      US /ɪlɛkˈtrɑnɪk, ˌilɛk-/

      UK /ɪˌlek'trɒnɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Operating by use of electricity; digital
      • Produced or performed using electronic instruments or devices.
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    • episode

      US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/

      UK /'epɪsəʊd/

      • Noun
      • One separate event in a series of events
      • Show which is part of a larger story
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    • fake

      US /fek/

      UK /feɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Not real; made to look like something real
      • Countable Noun
      • A copy of something made to trick people
      B1
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    • fault

      US /fɔlt/

      UK /fɔ:lt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A failure or negative aspect of
      • Crack in the earth where earthquakes can happen
      • Transitive Verb
      • To blame someone, something for a negative result
      A2
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
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    • for a minute

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a short period of time; briefly.
      • Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
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    • freak

      US /friːk/

      UK /friːk/

      • Adjective
      • (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
      • Noun
      • A person, animal, or event that is physically abnormal, very unusual, or unlike others.
      • A person with an unusual appearance or behaviour.
      B2
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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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    • 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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    • grandfather

      US /ˈɡrændˌfɑðɚ, ˈɡræn-/

      UK /'ɡrænfɑ:ðə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Your mother's or father's father
      B2
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    • hook

      US /hʊk/

      UK /hʊk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
      • The start of a story which catches your interest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a bent or curved shape
      • To catch your interest completely
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    • hum

      US /hʌm/

      UK /hʌm/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a constant low sound
      • To move very fast
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A constant low sound
      • A busy, active atmosphere.
      B2
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    • in the moment

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At the present time; now.
      • Spontaneously; without prior planning or consideration.
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    • independent

      US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

      UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/

      • Adjective
      • Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
      • Not connected with or influenced by something else.
      • Noun
      • A person not connected to a political party
      • Someone who is independent, especially in politics or business.
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    • kick

      US /kɪk/

      UK /kɪk/

      • Noun
      • Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit or move something with the foot
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    • knock on

      US /nɑk ɑn/

      UK /nɔk ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To strike a door or window to attract attention.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (In rugby) to drop the ball forward.
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    • many moons ago

      US /ˈmɛni munz əˈgoʊ/

      UK /ˈmeni mu:nz əˈgəu/

      • other
      • A long time ago, in the distant past.
      B2
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    • match

      US /mætʃ/

      UK /mætʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To equal or be as good as something else
      • To work well or look good with something else
      • Noun
      • Something that is equal to or the same as another
      • Small stick you strike to light a fire candle etc.
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    • nerd

      US /nɚd/

      UK /nɜ:d/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Intelligent but single-minded expert in a field
      • A person who is extremely enthusiastic about and knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one of technical or scientific nature.
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    • on the door

      US /ɑn ðə dɔr/

      UK /ɒn ðə dɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Situated on the surface or part of a door.
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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.
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    • pelvis

      US /ˈpɛlvɪs/

      UK /'pelvɪs/

      • Noun
      • Bone joining the hip to Back and legs
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    • popped

      US /pɒpt/

      UK /pɒpt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
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    • posh

      US /pɑ:ʃ/

      UK /pɒʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Seeming expensive; of/typical of the upper class
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    • pro

      US /proʊ/

      UK /prəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Reason given in support of something
      • Someone experienced and very good at something
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    • quad

      US /kwɑ:d/

      UK /kwɒd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Four-sided enclosure surrounded by buildings
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    • rip

      US /rɪp/

      UK /rɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
      • To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
      • (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
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    • 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.
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    • shoulder

      US /ˈʃoldɚ/

      UK /ˈʃəʊldə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of the body where an arm attaches or joins
      • Meat that comes from an animal's upper front leg
      • Transitive Verb
      • To carry something around your neck
      • To push something using the top part of your arm
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    • stick

      US /stɪk/

      UK /stɪk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To push a sharp or pointed object into something
      • To join together using glue or paste
      • Countable Noun
      • Long thin piece of wood from a tree
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    • straight

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Not having curves, bends, or angles
      • Not gay; heterosexual
      • Adverb
      • in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
      • In a straight line; directly.
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    • stunt

      US /stʌnt/

      UK /stʌnt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent from growing bigger or as big as normal
      B2
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    • surgery

      US /ˈsɚdʒəri/

      UK /'sɜ:dʒərɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Medical operation involving cutting into body
      • A doctor's office; health clinic
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    • swallow

      US /ˈswɑː.loʊ/

      UK /'swɒləʊ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To believe (something that is not true)
      • To make food go from your mouth to your stomach
      • Countable Noun
      • Small northern bird with downward-pointing wings
      A2
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    • tattoo

      US /tæˈtu/

      UK /tə'tu:/

      • Noun
      • Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
      B2
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    • tear

      US /tɛr/

      UK /teə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Drop of salty water from the eye
      • Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move very quickly, often with carelessness
      A2
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • tough

      US /tʌf/

      UK /tʌf/

      • Adjective
      • (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
      • Very difficult to do or deal with
      • Noun
      • A rough and aggressive person.
      A2
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    • upbeat

      US /ˈʌpˌbit/

      UK /ˈʌpbi:t/

      • Adjective
      • Being positive and cheerful
      C1
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    • 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
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    • wanna

      US /ˈwɑnə/

      UK /'wɒnə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
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    • weird

      US /wɪrd/

      UK /wɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
      • Eerily strange or disturbing.
      B1
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    • woo

      US /wu/

      UK /wu:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • (Of a man) to try to get a woman to marry him
      • To attempt to persuade to do something
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    • wrestle

      US /ˈrɛsəl/

      UK /'resl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fight someone by holding parts of their body
      • To struggle with a problem
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    • yoga

      US /ˈjoʊgə/

      UK /ˈjəʊgə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
      B2
      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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