Vocabulary

  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • have to: Must do
  • on sale: Available at a reduced price
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • add on: To attach or include something extra.
  • in the bag: Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • look after: To take care of someone or something
  • at first sight: Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
  • kind of sad: Slightly sad; a little bit melancholy.
  • set on: To attack
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • on the double: Very quickly; immediately
  • search for: To try to find someone or something.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • care for: To want or desire a thing
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
  • right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
  • up to something: Doing something; planning something, often secret or mischievous.
  • look back: To think about past events
  • in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
  • in the green: Having a financial profit or gain.
  • in store: About to happen in the future
  • like fun: Very fast or with great effort or enthusiasm.
  • blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • delight in: To take great pleasure in something.
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
  • carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
  • hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • round out: To complete or improve something by adding what is missing.
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • check out
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
  • structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
  • capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
  • sheer: To suddenly turn or change direction
  • neutral: Something with pH value of 7
  • stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
  • brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • wardrobe: Stock of clothes belonging to a person
  • fabric: Cloth or material
  • purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
  • extra: More than necessary; additional
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • dawn: First light of day
  • honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
  • shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
  • luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
  • medium: Method of expressing ideas or feelings
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • sleeve: Part of a garment covering the arm
  • basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
  • handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
  • length: Distance from one end of a pool to the other
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • strap: Strip of leather cloth etc. used to attach/support
  • cumbersome: Being slow, heavy or difficult to move
  • jewelry: Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
  • hold: To agree to keep something for someone
  • check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
  • travel: To go to a place that is far away
  • sparkly: Having lots of small reflections of light
  • lipstick: Red, pink etc. makeup for the lips
  • makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
  • tote: To carry something heavy, with difficulty
  • linen: Cloth made from fibers of the flax plant
  • navy: Very dark shade of blue
  • diffusion: Spreading out over a larger area
  • cuff: Fold or band at the end of a sleeve
  • clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
  • dragon: Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
  • stud: A man who (looks like he) has many lovers
  • karat: Unit measuring purity of gold/weight of diamond
  • mini: Small British car
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    • add on

      US /æd ɑn/

      UK /æd ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attach or include something extra.
      • Countable Noun
      • A feature that can be added to a computer program or website.
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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 opposed to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • at first sight

      US /æt fɚst saɪt/

      UK /æt fə:st sait/

      • Phrase
      • Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
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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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    • 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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    • blend of

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A mixture of different things combined together.
      • A combination of different qualities or elements.
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    • brand

      US /brænd/

      UK /brænd/

      • Noun
      • A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
      • Product made or designed by a named company
      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
      • To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
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    • bring in

      US /brɪŋ ɪn/

      UK /briŋ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To earn a certain amount of money or profits
      • To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
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    • capacity

      US /kəˈpæsɪti/

      UK /kə'pæsətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
      • Largest amount of something that can be produced
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    • care for

      US /kɛr fɔr/

      UK /kɛə fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To want or desire a thing
      • To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
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    • carry on

      US /ˈkæri ɑn/

      UK /ˈkæri ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
      • To continue or keep doing something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue doing something
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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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    • clothe

      US /kloʊð/

      UK /kləʊð/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
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    • comfortable

      US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/

      UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
      • Being relaxed, warm or happy
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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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    • cuff

      US /kʌf/

      UK /kʌf/

      • Noun
      • Fold or band at the end of a sleeve
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    • cumbersome

      US /ˈkʌmbəsəm/

      UK /ˈkʌmbəsəm/

      • Adjective
      • Being slow, heavy or difficult to move
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    • dawn

      US /dɔn/

      UK /dɔ:n/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • First light of day
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To begin to grow light as the sun rises
      • To begin to be understood for the first time
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    • delight in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take great pleasure in something.
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    • diffusion

      US /dɪˈfjuʒən/

      UK /dɪ'fju:ʒn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Spreading out over a larger area
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    • dragon

      US /ˈdræɡən/

      UK /ˈdrægən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
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    • extra

      US /'ekstrə/

      UK /'ekstrə/

      • Adjective
      • More than necessary; additional
      • Of especially good quality or grade.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Items more than you need; additional items
      • Person who has a small part in a movie
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    • fabric

      US /ˈfæbrɪk/

      UK /ˈfæbrɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cloth or material
      • Basic structure
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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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    • 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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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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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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    • handle

      US /ˈhændl/

      UK /'hændl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cope with or take responsibility for
      • To control a machine, car etc.
      • Countable Noun
      • The part of a door you hold to open it
      • Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hold onto

      US /hold ˈɑnˌtu/

      UK /həuld ˈɔntu/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To grasp or grip something tightly.
      • To keep or retain possession of something.
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    • honestly

      US /ˈɑnɪstli/

      UK /ˈɒnɪstli/

      • Adverb
      • With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
      • Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
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    • in different ways

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
      • In varying manners or styles; not uniformly.
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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 mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

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

      US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/

      UK /in ˈpɜːsn/

      • Adverb
      • Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
      • Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
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    • in store

      US /ɪn stɔr/

      UK /in stɔ:/

      • Idiom
      • About to happen in the future
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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 green

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡrin/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡri:n/

      • other
      • Having a financial profit or gain.
      • On the putting surface of a golf course.
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
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    • jewelry

      US /ˈdʒuəlri/

      UK /'dʒu:əlrɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
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    • karat

      US /ˈkærət/

      UK /ˈkærət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unit measuring purity of gold/weight of diamond
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    • kind of sad

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Slightly sad; a little bit melancholy.
      • Moderately sad; not extremely upset, but not happy either.
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    • length

      US /leŋθ/

      UK /leŋθ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Distance from one end of a pool to the other
      • Measurement of distance or of time
      • Adjective
      • Being long in extent.
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    • like fun

      US /laɪk fʌn/

      UK /laɪk fʌn/

      • other
      • Very fast or with great effort or enthusiasm.
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    • linen

      US /ˈlɪnən/

      UK /ˈlɪnɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Cloth made from fibers of the flax plant
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    • lipstick

      US /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/

      UK /ˈlɪpstɪk/

      • Noun
      • Red, pink etc. makeup for the lips
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    • look after

      US /lʊk ˈæftɚ/

      UK /luk ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take care of someone or something
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    • look back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
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    • luxury

      US /ˈlʌɡʒəri, ˈlʌkʃə-/

      UK /ˈlʌkʃəri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something expensive bought for pleasure
      • Something that gives great comfort and pleasure
      • Adjective
      • Very comfortable and expensive.
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    • makeup

      US /ˈmekˌʌp/

      UK /'meɪkʌp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
      • The way in which something is formed or composed.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To invent or fabricate something.
      • To compensate for something.
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    • medium

      US /ˈmidiəm/

      UK /'mi:dɪəm/

      • Noun
      • Method of expressing ideas or feelings
      • Something available in a middle size or condition
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    • mini

      US /ˈmɪni/

      UK /'mɪnɪ/

      • Noun
      • Small British car
      • A very short skirt
      • Prefix
      • Small
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    • move around

      US /muv əˈraʊnd/

      UK /mu:v əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change position or location; to go from place to place.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To spread or circulate (e.g., information, rumors).
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    • navy

      US /ˈnevi/

      UK /ˈneɪvi/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very dark shade of blue
      • Armed force consisting of ships, sailors etc.
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    • neutral

      US /ˈnu:trəl/

      UK /ˈnju:trəl/

      • Adjective
      • Something with pH value of 7
      • Having no positive or negative electrical charge
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Color that is dull and not bright, such as gray
      • The rest position for gears in a car or vehicle
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • on sale

      US /ɑn sel/

      UK /ɔn seil/

      • Adjective
      • Available at a reduced price
      • Available to be bought
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    • on the double

      US /ɑn ði ˈdʌbəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈdʌbl/

      • Phrase
      • Very quickly; immediately
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    • phone in

      US /foʊn ɪn/

      UK /fəʊn ɪn/

      • other
      • Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
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    • purchase

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy something; to get by paying money for it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that you bought
      • Strong hold on something; grip
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    • quality

      US /ˈkwɑlɪti/

      UK /'kwɒlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feature associated with someone or something
      • High level of worth or excellence
      • Adjective
      • Of a high standard
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    • recommend

      US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

      UK /ˌrekə'mend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To advise or suggest that someone do something
      • To endorse or support something publicly.
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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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    • round out

      US /raʊnd aʊt/

      UK /raund aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To complete or improve something by adding what is missing.
      • To make something fuller or more comprehensive.
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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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    • search for

      US /sɚtʃ fɔr/

      UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find someone or something.
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    • set on

      US /sɛt ɑn/

      UK /set ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack
      • To cause someone to want to do something.
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    • sheer

      US /ʃɪr/

      UK /ʃɪə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To suddenly turn or change direction
      • Adverb
      • Straight up and down; steeply
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    • sleeve

      US /sliv/

      UK /sli:v/

      • Noun
      • Part of a garment covering the arm
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    • sparkly

      US /ˈspɑrkli/

      UK /'spɑ:klɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Having lots of small reflections of light
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    • start off

      US /stɑrt ɔf/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or commence something.
      • To begin a journey.
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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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    • strap

      US /stræp/

      UK /stræp/

      • Noun
      • Strip of leather cloth etc. used to attach/support
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    • structure

      US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/

      UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
      • A building or other man-made object.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
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    • stud

      US /stʌd/

      UK /stʌd/

      • Noun
      • A man who (looks like he) has many lovers
      • A small metallic decoration
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add many small metallic decorations to
      • To use a (male) animal for breeding e.g. a bull
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    • stunning

      US /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

      UK /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
      • To incapacitate using a special gun
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
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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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    • 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 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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    • tote

      US /toʊt/

      UK /təʊt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To carry something heavy, with difficulty
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    • up to something

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Doing something; planning something, often secret or mischievous.
      • Capable of doing something; equal to a task.
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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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    • wardrobe

      US /ˈwɔ:rdroʊb/

      UK /ˈwɔ:drəʊb/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Stock of clothes belonging to a person
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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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    #bag#wardrobe#wear#buy#purchase#skirt

    BEST & WORST LUXURY PURCHASES 2024 (& What I'm Glad I Didn't Buy)

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    Curious about the best luxury buys of 2024 and what to skip? This video dives into wardrobe curation with specific picks like the Dragon Diffusion bag and Everlane flats, perfect for picking up advanced vocabulary and practical shopping tips! You'll learn about mindful shopping and discover some IDEAL jewelry finds along the way.

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