Vocabulary

  • turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • work out
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • like fuck: Used to emphasize a very high degree or intensity.
  • go about it: To approach something; to tackle a task or problem
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • according to plan: Following the original plan or schedule without deviation.
  • in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
  • right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
  • walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
  • in school: Attending an educational institution.
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • being creative: The state of using imagination or original ideas to create something.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • set up
  • settle down: To become calm and relaxed after not being so
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • have at: To attack someone or something.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • plan out: To think about and decide on the details of something you want to do in the future.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • content: Being happy or satisfied
  • reveal: To show something that was hidden before
  • progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
  • anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
  • exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
  • purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
  • career: Particular occupation in professional life
  • reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
  • adopt: To legally take a child into your family
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • acne: Red spots or pimples on your face
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
  • proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • detach: To send away a military unit on a special mission
  • overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
  • athletic: Fit and strong; physically capable
  • fitness: Good physical condition; being in shape
  • detachment: Feeling of not being personally involved
  • terminate: To bring something to and end or finish
  • gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
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    • according to plan

      US /əˈkɔrdɪŋ tu ˈplæn/

      UK /əˈkɔ:dɪŋ tə ˈplan/

      • other
      • Following the original plan or schedule without deviation.
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    • acne

      US /ˈækni/

      UK /ˈækni/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Red spots or pimples on your face
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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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    • align

      US /əˈlaɪn/

      UK /əˈlaɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be in a line or in the correct position in relation to something else.
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    • any sort of

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • Any kind of; any type of
      • Phrase
      • Somewhat; to some extent
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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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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    • athletic

      US /æθˈlɛtɪk/

      UK /æθˈletɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Fit and strong; physically capable
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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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    • being creative

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The state of using imagination or original ideas to create something.
      • Having or showing an ability to make new things or think of new ideas.
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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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    • consistent

      US /kənˈsɪstənt/

      UK /kənˈsɪstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Agreeing with or being similar to another part
      • In agreement; reliable
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    • content

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/

      UK /'kɒntent/

      • Adjective
      • Being happy or satisfied
      • In a state of peaceful happiness.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information in something, e.g. book or computer
      • The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
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    • detach

      US /dɪˈtætʃ/

      UK /dɪˈtætʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To send away a military unit on a special mission
      • To separate something from something larger
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    • detachment

      US /dɪ'tætʃmənt/

      UK /dɪ'tætʃmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of not being personally involved
      • Separating something from another larger thing
      • Countable Noun
      • (Of soldiers) a group separated from the main unit
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    • exact

      US /ɪɡˈzækt/

      UK /ɪɡ'zækt/

      • Adjective
      • Completely correct; accurate; specific
      • Transitive Verb
      • To get something, sometimes using force
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    • fall apart

      US /fɔl əˈpɑrt/

      UK /fɔ:l əˈpɑ:t/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suffer a nervous breakdown
      • To break into pieces; stop functioning
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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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    • fit in

      US /fɪt ɪn/

      UK /fit in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mix with others so you get on well with them
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    • fitness

      US /ˈfɪtnɪs/

      UK /ˈfɪtnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Good physical condition; being in shape
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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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 the sake of

      US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • For the purpose of; in the interest of.
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    • 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
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    • go about it

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach something; to tackle a task or problem
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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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    • gym

      US /dʒɪm/

      UK /dʒɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical education taught as a class in school
      • Building used for physical activities or sports
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    • have at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack someone or something.
      • To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
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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 school

      US /ɪn skul/

      UK /ɪn sku:l/

      • other
      • Attending an educational institution.
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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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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • in theory

      US /ɪn ˈθiəri/

      UK /in ˈθiəri/

      • Adverb
      • According to the stated ideas or principles
      • Phrase
      • According to the theoretical possibilities rather than actual practice.
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    • journey

      US /ˈdʒɚni/

      UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/

      • Noun
      • Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel through a place
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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    • like fuck

      US /laɪk fʌk/

      UK /laɪk fʌk/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize a very high degree or intensity.
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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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 to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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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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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • overly

      US /ˈoʊvərli/

      UK /ˈəʊvəli/

      • Adverb
      • To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
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    • plan out

      US /plæn aʊt/

      UK /plæn aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about and decide on the details of something you want to do in the future.
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    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
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    • progress

      US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/

      UK /'prəʊɡres/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward or toward a place or goal
      • To make progress; develop or improve.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of moving forward
      • The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
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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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    • 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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    • reach

      US /ritʃ/

      UK /ri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
      • To be long enough to get to a certain place
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or control someone has over something
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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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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
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    • reveal

      US /rɪˈvil/

      UK /rɪ'vi:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To show something that was hidden before
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    • right for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
      • Correct or most appropriate.
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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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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • settle down

      US /ˈsɛtl daʊn/

      UK /ˈsetl daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become calm and relaxed after not being so
      • To begin living in a stable and ordinary way
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    • specific

      US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Precise; particular; just about that thing
      • Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
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    • terminate

      US /ˈtɚməˌnet/

      UK /'tɜ:mɪneɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring something to and end or finish
      • To (cause to) finish in a particular way or place
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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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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    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
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    • turn out

      US /tɚn aʊt/

      UK /tə:n aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
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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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    • walk away from

      US /wɔk əˈwe frʌm/

      UK /wɔ:k əˈwei frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
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    • weird

      US /wɪrd/

      UK /wɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
      • Eerily strange or disturbing.
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    • work at

      US /wɚk æt/

      UK /wə:k æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a job at a particular place or organization.
      • To make an effort to improve something.
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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
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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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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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