Vocabulary

  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • have to: Must do
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • at least: As a minimum
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • touch on: To briefly discuss
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • once a month: Happening or appearing one time in each month.
  • in one year: Within a period of twelve months.
  • happen by: To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
  • by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
  • in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
  • way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • go about it: To approach something; to tackle a task or problem
  • reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
  • on course: Likely to achieve a desired outcome after a period of difficulty.
  • check out
  • in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • give back: To return something you borrowed
  • in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • such as: For example; like
  • sort out: To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • look back: To think about past events
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • into shape: To improve physical fitness or condition.
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
  • in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
  • ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
  • progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
  • journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
  • concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
  • effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
  • consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
  • destination: The place you are traveling to
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • version: Different way that someone interprets something
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
  • exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
  • advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
  • comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
  • session: Period of time used for a specific activity
  • direction: When someone tells people what to do
  • resolution: End part of a story resolving the conflict
  • attention: Taking notice of someone or something
  • vision: Ability to see; eyesight
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • invest: To use resources to build for the future
  • cherish: To care a lot about or love someone or something
  • regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
  • totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
  • inventory: List of items stored at a place
  • important: Having power or authority
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • workout: Energetic exercise
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
  • execute: To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • tribe: Racial group united by language, religion, customs
  • compass: Device that shows the direction of north
  • complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
  • newsletter: Report or open letter giving news to a group
  • uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
  • negativity: Tendency to deny or resist suggestions or commands
  • gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
  • woe: Feeling of great pain or sadness; unhappiness
  • kickboxing: Sport of boxing with your feet
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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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    • all the things

      US

      UK

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

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • as a result of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
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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 the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • attention

      US /əˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /əˈtenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Taking notice of someone or something
      • Noun
      • (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • by accident

      US /baɪ ˈæksɪdənt/

      UK /bai ˈæksidənt/

      • Phrase
      • Without intending to; unintentionally.
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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.
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • cherish

      US /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

      UK /ˈtʃerɪʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To care a lot about or love someone or something
      • To remember or keep something with a lot of care
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    • comfort

      US /ˈkʌmfət/

      UK /'kʌmfət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to make distressed person feel better
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Acts or words that reduce pain or sadness
      • State of being relaxed, warm or happy
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    • compass

      US /ˈkʌmpəs, ˈkɑm-/

      UK /ˈkʌmpəs/

      • Noun
      • Device that shows the direction of north
      • Two-pointed tool for drawing circles, etc.
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    • complain

      US /kəmˈplen/

      UK /kəmˈpleɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To say something is wrong and should be changed
      • To make a formal accusation or charge.
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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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    • consistent

      US /kənˈsɪstənt/

      UK /kənˈsɪstənt/

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

      US /ˌdɛstəˈneʃən/

      UK /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • The place you are traveling to
      • A place regarded as worth visiting or traveling to.
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    • direction

      US /dɪˈrɛkʃən, daɪ-/

      UK /də'rekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When someone tells people what to do
      • Describes the way you are going, e.g. North
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • drain

      US /dren/

      UK /dreɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
      • Something that depletes resources or energy.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To empty or remove liquid from
      • To use up the energy/ money/power of something
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    • essentially

      US /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
      • Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
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    • execute

      US /ˈɛksɪˌkjut/

      UK /ˈeksɪkju:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
      • To perform a plan or action
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    • exercise

      US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/

      UK /'eksəsaɪz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work out to become stronger and healthier
      • To retain your ability or practice your skills
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical activity to increase health and strength
      • Set of questions in a text book
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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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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • give back

      US /ɡɪv bæk/

      UK /ɡiv bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return something you borrowed
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    • go about it

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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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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    • happen by

      US /ˈhæpən baɪ/

      UK /ˈhæpən baɪ/

      • other
      • To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in a state

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a particular condition or situation.
      • In an emotional condition, often negative (e.g., panic, distress).
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    • in detail

      US /ɪn dɪˈtel/

      UK /in ˈdi:teil/

      • Phrase
      • Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in itself

      US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/

      UK /in itˈself/

      • Phrase
      • Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
      • Essentially; by its very nature.
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    • in love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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    • in on

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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    • in one year

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Within a period of twelve months.
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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 real life

      US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/

      UK /in riəl laif/

      • Phrase
      • In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
      • Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
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    • in reality

      US /ɪn riˈælɪti/

      UK /in riˈæliti/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • into shape

      US /ˈɪntu ˈʃeɪp/

      UK /ˈɪntəʊ ˈʃeɪp/

      • other
      • To improve physical fitness or condition.
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    • inventory

      US /ˈɪnvəntɔ:ri/

      UK /ˈɪnvəntri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • List of items stored at a place
      • A complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To list the things stored at a place
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    • invest

      US /ɪnˈvɛst/

      UK /ɪn'vest/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use resources to build for the future
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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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    • kickboxing

      US /ˈkɪkˌbɑksɪŋ/

      UK /'kɪkˌbɒksɪŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sport of boxing with your feet
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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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    • look back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
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    • million dollar

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
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    • multiple

      US /ˈmʌltəpəl/

      UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/

      • Adjective
      • Having or involving more than one of something
      • Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
      • Countable Noun
      • Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
      • A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
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    • negativity

      US /ˌneɡəˈtɪvəti/

      UK /ˌnegəˈtɪvəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tendency to deny or resist suggestions or commands
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    • newsletter

      US /ˈnu:zletə(r)/

      UK /ˈnju:zletə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Report or open letter giving news to a group
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    • on course

      US /ɑn kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔn kɔː(r)s/

      • Adjective
      • Likely to achieve a desired outcome after a period of difficulty.
      • Phrase
      • Progressing or developing as planned; likely to achieve the intended result.
      • Following the intended route or direction.
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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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    • on top of that

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
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    • once a month

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening or appearing one time in each month.
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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • reflect on

      US /rɪˈflɛkt ɑn/

      UK /riˈflekt ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think deeply or carefully about something.
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    • regularly

      US /ˈregjələrli/

      UK /ˈregjələli/

      • Adverb
      • At the usual time each day, week, or month
      • In a normal or customary way.
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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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    • resolution

      US /ˌrɛzəˈluʃən/

      UK /ˌrezə'lu:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • End part of a story resolving the conflict
      • Ability of a screen or camera to display pixels
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    • session

      US /ˈsɛʃən/

      UK /ˈseʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Period of time used for a specific activity
      • Series of meetings for e.g. a court, legislature
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    • sort out

      US /sɔrt aʊt/

      UK /sɔ:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
      • To resolve a problem; manage successfully
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • take away from

      US /tek əˈwe frʌm/

      UK /teik əˈwei frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
      • To remove or detract from a particular quality or fact.
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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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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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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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    • touch on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To briefly discuss
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    • tribe

      US /traɪb/

      UK /traɪb/

      • Noun
      • Racial group united by language, religion, customs
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    • ultimately

      US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/

      UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/

      • Adverb
      • Done or considered as the final and most important
      • Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
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    • uncomfortable

      US /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl, -ˈkʌmftə-/

      UK /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not being relaxed; worried about something
      • Causing or feeling slight pain or physical unease.
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    • version

      US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ˈvə:ʃən/

      • Noun
      • Different way that someone interprets something
      • New or different form of something
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    • vision

      US /ˈvɪʒən/

      UK /'vɪʒn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to see; eyesight
      • Something you see in your imagination or dreams
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    • way to go

      US /we tu ɡo/

      UK /wei tu: ɡəu/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
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    • woe

      US /woʊ/

      UK /wəʊ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of great pain or sadness; unhappiness
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    • workout

      US /ˈwə:kˌaʊt/

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      • Noun
      • Energetic exercise
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      • Area of space designated for a particular use
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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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