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  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
  • have to: Must do
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
  • pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
  • stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
  • conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
  • context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
  • rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
  • elaborate: To explain something in detail
  • demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
  • iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
  • vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
  • concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
  • vague: Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
  • accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
  • position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
  • interpret: To express so that others understand it
  • represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
  • stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
  • abstract: Passage of text from an article or book
  • definition: Explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • occur: To come to pass or to happen
  • effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
  • compensate: To give (money) to as a form of correcting a loss
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • surface: To give (road) a top layer
  • perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • swap: To exchange goods without spending money; trade
  • literal: Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
  • posture: Attitude someone adopts regarding a subject
  • boundary: A division or border to separate two areas
  • haunt: To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
  • intrinsic: Being naturally and always a part of something
  • linguistic: Of or relating to language
  • analysis: Careful study to better understand something
  • important: Having power or authority
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • pragmatic: Dealing with problems reasonably and practically
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • weave: To make a cloth or baskets by crossing threads
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
  • encode: To change a message or information into code
  • syntax: Study of the way words are organized in a sentence
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • govern: To officially control land and make policies
  • flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
  • decode: To translate from code into the plain text
  • redundancy: Existence of an already present thing as a backup
  • emblem: Visual sign or symbol of (nation or organization)
  • hitch: To ask for and get (a ride in someone's car)
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    • abstract

      US /ˈæbˌstrækt/

      UK /'æbstrækt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Passage of text from an article or book
      • Something that doesn't exist physically
      • Adjective
      • Concerning something that doesn't exist physically
      • Relating to abstract art.
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    • accomplish

      US /əˈkɑmplɪʃ/

      UK /ə'kʌmplɪʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To succeed in doing; complete successfully
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    • all over the place

      US

      UK

      • 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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    • analysis

      US /əˈnælɪsɪs/

      UK /əˈnæləsɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Careful study to better understand something
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    • boundary

      US /ˈbaʊndəri, -dri/

      UK /'baʊndrɪ/

      • Noun
      • A division or border to separate two areas
      • In sports, a line or marker indicating the edge of the playing area.
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    • compensate

      US /ˈkɑ:mpenseɪt/

      UK /ˈkɒmpenseɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give (money) to as a form of correcting a loss
      • To reduce or counteract (something unwelcome or unpleasant); offset.
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    • concept

      US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/

      UK /'kɒnsept/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Abstract idea of something or how it works
      • A plan or intention; a conception.
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    • conscious

      US /ˈkɑnʃəs/

      UK /ˈkɒnʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Aware of what is going on around you
      • Intentionally done; deliberate.
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    • context

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst/

      UK /ˈkɒntekst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Set of facts surrounding a person or event
      • The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
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    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Talking with other people; discussion or chat
      • General communication or interaction.
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    • decode

      US /ˌdi:ˈkoʊd/

      UK /ˌdi:ˈkəʊd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To translate from code into the plain text
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    • definition

      US /ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/

      UK /ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries
      • The sharpness of an image on a screen
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    • demonstrate

      US /ˈdɛmənˌstret/

      UK /'demənstreɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To display a feeling or ability openly
      • To protest about something often as a group
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    • effectively

      US /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

      UK /ɪˈfektɪvli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that produces the desired result
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    • elaborate

      US /ɪˈlæbəret/

      UK /ɪ'læbəreɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To explain something in detail
      • To be made or explained with great care/in detail
      • Adjective
      • Made or done with great care or in a detailed way
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    • emblem

      US /ˈɛmbləm/

      UK /'embləm/

      • Noun
      • Visual sign or symbol of (nation or organization)
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    • encode

      US /ɛnˈkod/

      UK /ɪn'kəʊd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change a message or information into code
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    • fit into

      US /fɪt ˈɪntu/

      UK /fit ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be small enough to go inside something.
      • To feel like you belong to a group.
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    • flash

      US /flæʃ/

      UK /flæʃ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear suddenly and briefly
      • To shine brightly very suddenly and briefly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sudden and brief appearance of something
      • Light used by a camera to brighten the area
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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • govern

      US /ˈgʌvərn/

      UK /ˈgʌvn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To officially control land and make policies
      • To control the actions or behaviour of someone
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    • haunt

      US /hɔnt, hɑnt/

      UK /hɔ:nt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
      • (Of ghosts, etc.) to stay in a place after death
      • Noun
      • Place that a person repeatedly goes to or visits
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hitch

      US /hɪtʃ/

      UK /hɪtʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To ask for and get (a ride in someone's car)
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach a trailer to a car; tow
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    • iconic

      US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/

      UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
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    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
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    • interpret

      US /ɪnˈtɚprɪt/

      UK /ɪn'tɜ:prɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To express so that others understand it
      • To translate what is said into another language
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    • intrinsic

      US /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk, -sɪk/

      UK /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Being naturally and always a part of something
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    • linguistic

      US /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/

      UK /lɪŋˈgwɪstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Of or relating to language
      • Relating to the scientific study of language.
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    • literal

      US /ˈlɪtərəl/

      UK /ˈlɪtərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
      • Being real and true and without exaggerating
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    • occur

      US /əˈkɚ/

      UK /əˈkɜ:(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To come to pass or to happen
      • To be found to exist; to be present.
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    • on the phone

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Talking on the telephone.
      • Adjective
      • Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
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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.
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • pass on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • A polite way of saying 'to die'
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    • posture

      US /ˈpɑstʃɚ/

      UK /'pɒstʃə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Attitude someone adopts regarding a subject
      • The position of the body when standing or sitting
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be insincere in order to gain favor
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    • pragmatic

      US /præɡˈmætɪk/

      UK /prægˈmætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Dealing with problems reasonably and practically
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    • purpose

      US /ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /'pɜ:pəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
      • A person's sense of resolve or determination.
      • Adverb
      • With clear intention or determination.
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • redundancy

      US /rɪˈdʌndənsi/

      UK /rɪˈdʌndənsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Existence of an already present thing as a backup
      • The state of being not or no longer needed or useful.
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    • represent

      US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

      UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
      • To show or describe something in a particular way
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    • rhythm

      US /ˈrɪðəm/

      UK /ˈrɪðəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Pattern of events, motions, or changes
      • A pattern of sound and beats in music
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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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    • 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.
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    • stress

      US / strɛs/

      UK /stres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
      • To put pressure on something or someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
      • Pressure on something or someone
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    • surface

      US /ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /'sɜ:fɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give (road) a top layer
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
      • To come to the top of something; emerge
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    • swap

      US /swɑp/

      UK /swɒp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To exchange goods without spending money; trade
      • Noun
      • A trade or exchange of goods without using money
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    • syntax

      US /ˈsɪnˌtæks/

      UK /ˈsɪntæks/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Study of the way words are organized in a sentence
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
      • A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
      • Noun (plural)
      • Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
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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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    • vague

      US /veɡ/

      UK /veɪɡ/

      • Adjective
      • Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
      • Being not clearly visible
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    • vocabulary

      US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/

      UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Words that have to do with a particular subject
      • The words that a person knows
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    • weave

      US /wiv/

      UK /wi:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a cloth or baskets by crossing threads
      • To combine and connect ideas, stories, or themes
      • Noun
      • Particular type of cloth made by crossing threads
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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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