Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
  • coming to you: To approach or arrive at your location
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • out and about: Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
  • try on: To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • for show: Done only to impress others, not for real use.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
  • in the west: Located in or towards the west.
  • heat up: To become warmer; to make something warmer.
  • hiding out: The act of concealing oneself, especially to avoid detection or capture.
  • with a vengeance: With great force, intensity, or energy.
  • try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
  • all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
  • on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
  • let up: To do something more slowly or less intensely
  • face off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
  • scratching the surface: To deal with a subject or problem without analyzing it thoroughly.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
  • apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • similar: Nearly the same; alike
  • independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • sweat: To do an amount of hard work
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • communist: Believer in communism
  • civilization: A highly developed society
  • raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
  • totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
  • haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
  • bottom: The part of your body you sit on
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • sip: To drink just a little at a time
  • trip: To release an electrical switch
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
  • snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
  • screen: To hide or block something from being seen
  • alive: Living; not dead
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
  • burn: To destroy with fire
  • bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
  • bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
  • asparagus: Green vegetable with long thin stems
  • wave: Movement of sound, air or energy
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • capitalist: Person believing in private ownership of property
  • mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • foreigner: Person who is from a different place or country
  • pancake: Flat cake of fried on both sides on a griddle, etc.
  • unlimited: Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
  • acrobatic: Able to perform difficult body movements
  • turkey: Edible bird resembling a large chicken
  • lime: White containing calcium used in farming
  • boba: The boba (aka the tiny, chewy black balls at the bottom of the drink) is made from tapioca, which is a gluten-free starch extracted from the root of a cassava plant.
  • pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
  • phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
  • handmade: Made by hand or a hand process
  • cow: Large farm animal from which we get milk and beef
  • lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
  • fizz: (Of a liquid) to make a hissing, bubbling sound
  • rainbow: Curved line of colors in the sky during rainfall
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    • acrobatic

      US /ˌækrəˈbætɪk/

      UK /ˌækrəˈbætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Able to perform difficult body movements
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    • alive

      US /əˈlaɪv/

      UK /ə'laɪv/

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

      US /əˈpærəntlɪ/

      UK /əˈpærəntli/

      • Adverb
      • According to what you heard; from what can be seen
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • asparagus

      US /əˈspærəɡəs/

      UK /əˈspærəgəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Green vegetable with long thin stems
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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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    • 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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    • bay

      US /be/

      UK /beɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
      • A compartment or recess in a building.
      • Adjective
      • Reddish-brown in color, typically used to describe a horse.
      • Forcing someone or something to turn and face its attackers; cornered.
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    • boba

      US /ˈbəʊbə/

      UK /ˈbəʊbə/

      • Noun
      • The boba (aka the tiny, chewy black balls at the bottom of the drink) is made from tapioca, which is a gluten-free starch extracted from the root of a cassava plant.
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    • bottom

      US /ˈbɑtəm/

      UK /'bɒtəm/

      • Noun
      • The part of your body you sit on
      • Lowest position, often in a company or contest
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit the lowest part of something
      • To provide with a bottom.
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    • bubble

      US /ˈbʌbəl/

      UK /ˈbʌbl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A small ball of air inside of a liquid
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a liquid) to produce bubbles, as when boiling
      • To show intense emotion, e.g. excitement, anger
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    • capitalist

      US /ˈkæpɪtlɪst/

      UK /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person believing in private ownership of property
      • Adjective
      • Supporting or based on the principles of capitalism.
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    • civilization

      US /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeʃən/

      UK /ˌsɪvəlaɪ'zeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A highly developed society
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    • coming to you

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To approach or arrive at your location
      • To occur to you; to enter your mind
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    • communist

      US /ˈkɑmjənɪst/

      UK /ˈkɒmjənɪst/

      • Adjective
      • Believer in communism
      • Noun
      • A person who supports or believes in communism.
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
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    • cow

      US /kaʊ/

      UK /kaʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large farm animal from which we get milk and beef
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make afraid or ashamed; intimidate
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    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
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    • face off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To oppose one another (often in sports)
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To confront or compete against someone in a direct contest.
      • To participate in a faceoff in ice hockey.
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    • fascinating

      US /ˈfæsəˌnetɪŋ/

      UK /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract or interest greatly
      • To hold someone captive with a gaze or other means.
      • Adjective
      • Having your attention fixated as though by a spell
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    • first up

      US /fɚst ʌp/

      UK /fə:st ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
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    • fizz

      US /fɪz/

      UK /fɪz/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a liquid) to make a hissing, bubbling sound
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    • for show

      US /fɚ ʃo/

      UK /fə ʃəu/

      • other
      • Done only to impress others, not for real use.
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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.
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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    • foreigner

      US /ˈfɔ:rənə(r)/

      UK /ˈfɒrənə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who is from a different place or country
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    • handmade

      US /ˈhændˈmed/

      UK /ˌhændˈmeɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Made by hand or a hand process
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • heat up

      US /hit ʌp/

      UK /hi:t ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become warmer; to make something warmer.
      • To become excited or agitated.
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    • hiding out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • The act of concealing oneself, especially to avoid detection or capture.
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    • in the news

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Being widely reported in the media.
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    • in the west

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located in or towards the west.
      • Located in the western part of a country or region.
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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, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in ways

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a manner or by methods that.
      • In certain respects or aspects.
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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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    • lemon

      US /ˈlɛmən/

      UK /'lemən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Badly made or poorly functioning product
      • Small yellow fruit with sour juice
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    • let up

      US /lɛt ʌp/

      UK /let ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To do something more slowly or less intensely
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become less strong; to weaken or abate.
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    • lime

      US /laɪm/

      UK /laɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • White containing calcium used in farming
      • Small, round and sour fruit with hard green skin
      • Adjective
      • Bright green color
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • mainland

      US /ˈmenˌlænd, -lənd/

      UK /'meɪnlænd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Main land mass of a country or continent
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or situated on the main landmass of a country or continent.
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    • on the beach

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
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    • on the street

      US /ɑn ði strit/

      UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/

      • Phrase
      • Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
      • Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • out and about

      US /aʊt ənd əˈbaʊt/

      UK /aut ænd əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
      • Traveling to different places.
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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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    • pancake

      US /ˈpænˌkek/

      UK /ˈpænkeɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flat cake of fried on both sides on a griddle, etc.
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    • phone

      US /foʊn/

      UK /fəʊn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk to someone using a telephone
      • Noun
      • Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
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    • pork

      US /pɔ:rk/

      UK /pɔ:k/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Meat of a pig, used for food
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    • rainbow

      US /ˈreɪnboʊ/

      UK /ˈreɪnbəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Curved line of colors in the sky during rainfall
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    • raw

      US /rɔ/

      UK /rɔ:/

      • Adjective
      • Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
      • Being inexperienced
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    • remind

      US /rɪˈmaɪnd/

      UK /rɪ'maɪnd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to remember what they forgot
      • To cause someone to think of something similar or related.
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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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    • scratching the surface

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To deal with a subject or problem without analyzing it thoroughly.
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    • screen

      US /skrin/

      UK /skri:n/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide or block something from being seen
      • To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
      • Noun
      • Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
      • Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
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    • sip

      US /sɪp/

      UK /sɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To drink just a little at a time
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    • snack

      US /snæk/

      UK /snæk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small amount of food eaten between meals
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To eat a small amount outside of regular meal time
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    • stick around

      US /stɪk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /stik əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain in place; not leave or go
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
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    • sweat

      US /swɛt/

      UK /swet/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do an amount of hard work
      • To be worried or anxious about something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An amount of hard work
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • trip

      US /trɪp/

      UK /trɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To release an electrical switch
      • To fall by catching your foot on something
      • Noun
      • Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
      • Journey or visit to a place
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    • try on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
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    • try out

      US /traɪ aʊt/

      UK /trai aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to win a place on a team in a group
      • To test briefly to determine how well it works
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    • turkey

      US /ˈtɜ:rki/

      UK /ˈtɜ:ki/

      • Countable Noun
      • Edible bird resembling a large chicken
      • Noun
      • An event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
      • Flesh of large domesticated fowl usually roasted
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    • unlimited

      US /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

      UK /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
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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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    • video

      US /ˈvɪdiˌo/

      UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Recording capturing action with sound
      • A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a moving film of, with sound
      • To make a video call.
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    • wave

      US /wev/

      UK /weɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Movement of sound, air or energy
      • Deep and strong emotion that is suddenly felt
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause to move side to side or back and forth
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    • weird

      US /wɪrd/

      UK /wɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
      • Eerily strange or disturbing.
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    • with a vengeance

      US /wɪð ə ˈvɛndʒəns/

      UK /wɪð ə ˈvendʒəns/

      • other
      • With great force, intensity, or energy.
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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

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    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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