Vocabulary

  • on behalf of: As the representative of someone
  • have to: Must do
  • look back: To think about past events
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • write in: To add text to a document or form.
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
  • by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
  • on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
  • hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
  • go away: To go on vacation
  • book on: A book about a particular subject.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • in the bag: Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • ask for it: To behave in a way that will cause trouble or punishment.
  • as a rule: Generally; usually
  • bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • for too long: For an excessively extended period.
  • do your best: To try as hard as you can; put in maximum effort.
  • from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • off the rails: Out of control; behaving unpredictably.
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • slip up: To make a mistake
  • centered around: To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
  • mess up: To make a mistake
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • hang out: To spend time with your friends
  • make the cut: To succeed in being selected from a larger group.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • rock bottom: The lowest possible level or point.
  • back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
  • come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
  • breathe in: To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • breathe out: To exhale air from the lungs.
  • perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
  • crucial: Extremely important or necessary
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • career: Particular occupation in professional life
  • advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
  • reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
  • avoid: To prevent from happening
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
  • path: Method of living leading to a particular result
  • discrimination: Ability to recognize the difference between things
  • wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
  • introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
  • normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • cringe: To crouch or move back suddenly, as in fear
  • proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
  • education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
  • public: Owned by the government
  • hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • stadium: Building with a sports field for watching games
  • college: School or educational institution for adults
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • applaud: To clap the hands together to express support
  • studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
  • fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
  • swift: Quick
  • chic: Fashionable; stylish; smart; sophisticated
  • songwriter: Composer of words or music for popular songs
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • advice

      US /əd'vaɪs/

      UK /ədˈvaɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Suggestion about what would help someone
      • Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
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    • advocate

      US /ˈædvəˌket/

      UK /'ædvəkeɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A lawyer who protects a clients interests
      • Person who supports a movement for changes
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To request change
      • To publicly support a belief
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    • all at once

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Suddenly; at the same time
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      • Phrase
      • Suddenly; at the same time
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    • all the things

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
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    • applaud

      US /əˈplɔd/

      UK /əˈplɔ:d/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To clap the hands together to express support
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    • as a rule

      US /æz e rul/

      UK /æz ə ru:l/

      • Phrase
      • Generally; usually
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    • as for

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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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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    • ask for it

      US /æsk fər ɪt/

      UK /ɑ:sk fə ɪt/

      • other
      • To behave in a way that will cause trouble or punishment.
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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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.
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    • at once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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    • avoid

      US /əˈvɔɪd/

      UK /ə'vɔɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent from happening
      • To stay away from
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    • back down

      US /bæk daʊn/

      UK /bæk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
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    • bear in mind

      US /bɛr ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /bɛə in maind/

      • Phrase
      • To remember and consider something.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remember or consider something
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    • book on

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A book about a particular subject.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To place a bet on something.
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    • breathe

      US /brið/

      UK /bri:ð/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move air into and out of your lungs
      • To say something very softly
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    • breathe in

      US /brið ɪn/

      UK /bri:ð in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
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    • breathe out

      US /brið aʊt/

      UK /bri:ð aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To exhale air from the lungs.
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    • by virtue of

      US /baɪ ˈvɚtʃu ʌv/

      UK /bai ˈvə:tju: ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • By reason of; because of.
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    • career

      US /kəˈrɪr/

      UK /kə'rɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular occupation in professional life
      • The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward very fast and without control
      • To advance or make progress rapidly
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    • centered around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
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    • chic

      US /ʃik/

      UK /ʃi:k/

      • Adjective
      • Fashionable; stylish; smart; sophisticated
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    • college

      US /'kɑːlɪdʒ/

      UK /'kɒlɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • School or educational institution for adults
      • A constituent body of a university.
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    • come before

      US /kʌm bɪˈfɔr/

      UK /kʌm biˈfɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
      • To be considered more important than something else.
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    • cringe

      US /krɪndʒ/

      UK /krɪndʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To crouch or move back suddenly, as in fear
      • To behave in a servile or submissive way.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable.
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    • crucial

      US /ˈkruʃəl/

      UK /'kru:ʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely important or necessary
      • Of great importance to the success of something.
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    • discrimination

      US /dɪˌskrɪməˈneʃən/

      UK /dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability to recognize the difference between things
      • Treating people unfairly due to race, age etc.
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    • do your best

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try as hard as you can; put in maximum effort.
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    • education

      US /ˌɛdʒəˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Academic field studying the practice of teaching
      • Process of giving or receiving teaching
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    • emergency

      US /ɪˈmɚdʒənsi/

      UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒənsɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sudden event needing an immediate action
      • A medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in placing the patient's health in serious jeopardy.
      • Adjective
      • Used in an emergency; for use when something dangerous happens.
      • Designed for use in an emergency.
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    • family members

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
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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.
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    • fine

      US /faɪn/

      UK /faɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Good, acceptable or satisfactory
      • Of high quality; made with great skill
      • Countable Noun
      • Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
      • (at the end of a piece of music) the end
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for too long

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For an excessively extended period.
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    • from home

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or operating from one's residence.
      • Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
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    • go away

      US /ɡo əˈwe/

      UK /ɡəu əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go on vacation
      • To leave; depart.
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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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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    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
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    • hang

      US /hæŋ/

      UK /hæŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
      • To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To float, move softly, or remain in the air
      • To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
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    • hang on

      US /hæŋ ɑn/

      UK /hæŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for the person you phoned to answer
      • To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
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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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    • in case of

      US /ɪn kes ʌv/

      UK /in keis ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • If something happens; in the event of.
      • If something happens.
      • Conjunction
      • To be prepared for something that might happen.
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    • in depth

      US /ɪn dɛpθ/

      UK /in depθ/

      • Adverb
      • Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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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 reality

      US /ɪn riˈælɪti/

      UK /in riˈæliti/

      • Phrase
      • Actually; in fact; truly.
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    • in the bag

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
      • Adjective
      • Securely obtained or achieved.
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • in turn

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
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    • look back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
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    • make the cut

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To succeed in being selected from a larger group.
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    • mess up

      US /mɛs ʌp/

      UK /mes ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a mistake
      • To make something untidy or dirty.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something untidy or dirty.
      • To spoil or ruin something.
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    • no matter

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      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • off the rails

      US /ɔf ðə reɪlz/

      UK /ɒf ðə reɪlz/

      • other
      • Out of control; behaving unpredictably.
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    • on behalf of

      US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/

      UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • As the representative of someone
      • Acting as a representative of.
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    • on paper

      US /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/

      UK /ɔn ˈpeipə/

      • Phrase
      • In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
      • Recorded in writing; documented.
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    • on the basis of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of; using as a reason or justification.
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    • on the internet

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
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    • on the road

      US /ɑn ði rəʊd/

      UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/

      • Phrase
      • Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
      • Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
      • Idiom
      • Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
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    • on top of that

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
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    • path

      US /pæθ, pɑθ/

      UK /pɑ:θ/

      • Noun
      • Method of living leading to a particular result
      • Track made with stones, by walking over the ground
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    • perspective

      US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/

      UK /pə'spektɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
      • Ability to understand what is important in life
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    • pop

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
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    • proud

      US /praʊd/

      UK /praʊd/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; worthy of making one pleased
      • Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
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    • reality

      US /riˈælɪti/

      UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
      • The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
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    • rock bottom

      US /rɑk ˈbɑtəm/

      UK /rɔk ˈbɔtəm/

      • Noun
      • The lowest possible level or point.
      • Adjective
      • The absolute lowest; minimum.
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    • slip up

      US /slɪp ʌp/

      UK /slip ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a mistake
      • Noun
      • A mistake; an error.
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    • songwriter

      US /'sɔ:ŋraɪtər/

      UK /'sɒŋraɪtə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Composer of words or music for popular songs
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    • stadium

      US /ˈstediəm/

      UK /'steɪdɪəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Building with a sports field for watching games
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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
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • studio

      US /ˈstudio, ˈstju-/

      UK /'stju:dɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
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    • swift

      US /swɪft/

      UK /swɪft/

      • Adjective
      • Quick
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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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    • throw out

      US /θro aʊt/

      UK /θrəu aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
      • To put in the garbage; discard
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    • to date

      US /tu det/

      UK /tu: deit/

      • Phrase
      • Up to the present time; until now.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To go out on romantic dates with someone.
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • wisdom

      US /ˈwɪzdəm/

      UK /'wɪzdəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Knowledge gained from experience in life
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
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    • write in

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To add text to a document or form.
      • To vote for a candidate whose name is not printed on the ballot by writing it in.
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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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    NYU's 2022 Commencement Speaker Taylor Swift

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    Ever wondered what advice Taylor Swift would give to graduates? In this inspiring NYU commencement speech, you'll hear her share hilarious and heartfelt wisdom on navigating life's challenges, complete with advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures perfect for boosting your English!

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