Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
  • from the top: From the beginning.
  • leave it there: To put something down and not move it from that location.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
  • come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • at least: As a minimum
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • wheel out: To introduce or present something or someone.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • out of shape: In poor physical condition; not physically fit.
  • pull apart: To separate something into pieces, often forcefully.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
  • time is of the essence: Deadlines are critical; prompt action is required.
  • of the essence: Absolutely necessary or vital.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • snap it up: To buy or take something quickly because it is desirable.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
  • obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
  • constant: Happening frequently or without pause
  • technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
  • tackle: To start working on a difficult problem
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • similar: Nearly the same; alike
  • essence: Most important part or quality of something
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
  • permanently: For a long time; always
  • gender: State of being male or female
  • click: To work well with someone or something
  • theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
  • fit: Good looking; physically attractive
  • shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
  • sturdy: Substantially made or built; strong
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
  • narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
  • digital: Using electronic signals or computers
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • accidentally: Unexpectedly; by mistake
  • goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
  • plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
  • documentary: Supported by written evidence
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • friction: Disagreement between two or more people
  • brick: Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
  • illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • connect: To associate a thing with something else
  • tube: Plastic or metal container for soft substances
  • oven: Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
  • skip: Very large waste disposal bin
  • jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
  • battery: Portable device that stores electricity
  • reusable: Able to be used or got again; sustainable
  • horizontally: In a flat or level direction
  • digress: To turn aside from the current topic or subject
  • stud: A man who (looks like he) has many lovers
  • coliseum: Large round sports stadium with tiered seats
  • deform: To change the normal form of something
  • nebula: Cloud of dust and gas in outer space
  • lego: Child's plastic construction set
  • cad: Man who acts badly to women
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    • accidentally

      US /ˌæksɪ'dentəlɪ/

      UK /ˌæksɪ'dentəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Unexpectedly; by mistake
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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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.
      C2
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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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    • battery

      US /ˈbætəri/

      UK /ˈbætri/

      • Countable Noun
      • Portable device that stores electricity
      • Noun
      • Large group of similar things functioning together
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    • brick

      US /brɪk/

      UK /brɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
      A2
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    • cad

      US /kæd/

      UK /kæd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Man who acts badly to women
      B2
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    • coliseum

      US /ˌkɒlɪ'si:əm/

      UK /ˌkɒlɪ'sɪəm/

      • Noun
      • Large round sports stadium with tiered seats
      C1
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    • come along

      US /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go with someone who takes the lead
      • To make progress toward a goal
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    • connect

      US /kəˈnɛkt/

      UK /kə'nekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To associate a thing with something else
      • To join or attach things together
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    • constant

      US /ˈkɑnstənt/

      UK /'kɒnstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Happening frequently or without pause
      • Remaining the same over time or not changing.
      • Noun
      • Thing that happens always or at a regular rate
      • A physical quantity that is believed to have a fixed value and is used in calculations.
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    • deform

      US /dɪˈfɔ:rm/

      UK /dɪˈfɔ:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change the normal form of something
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    • digress

      US /daɪ'ɡres/

      UK /daɪˈgres/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To turn aside from the current topic or subject
      C1
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    • divide

      US /dɪˈvaɪd/

      UK /dɪ'vaɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
      • To separate something into equal pieces
      • Noun
      • A separation or distinction.
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    • documentary

      US /ˌdɑ:kjuˈmentri/

      UK /ˌdɒkjuˈmentri/

      • Adjective
      • Supported by written evidence
      • Noun
      • Film TV program giving facts about a person, event
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    • essence

      US /ˈɛsəns/

      UK /'esns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Most important part or quality of something
      • Substance that has a very strong, unique smell
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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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    • fit

      US /fɪt/

      UK /fɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Good looking; physically attractive
      • Having good physical health and strength
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To install a machine, equipment etc.
      • To adjust or change to the right size or shape
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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    • friction

      US /ˈfrɪkʃən/

      UK /ˈfrɪkʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Disagreement between two or more people
      • Force preventing motion between bodies in contact
      B2
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    • from the top

      US /frʌm ði tɑp/

      UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/

      • Phrase
      • From the beginning.
      • From the highest point or position.
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    • gender

      US /ˈdʒɛndɚ/

      UK /'dʒendə(r)/

      • Noun
      • State of being male or female
      • The socially constructed roles, behaviours, expressions and identities of people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To assign a gender to; to consider something in terms of gender.
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    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

      • Adverb
      • Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
      A2
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    • get a sense

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or perceive something intuitively.
      A1
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    • goal

      US /ɡol/

      UK /ɡəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
      • (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • horizontally

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a flat or level direction
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    • illegal

      US /ɪˈliɡəl/

      UK /ɪ'li:ɡl/

      • Adjective
      • Not allowed by the laws or rules
      • Prohibited by law; illicit.
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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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    • jail

      US /dʒel/

      UK /dʒeɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hold people who are being punished for a crime
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    • leave it there

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To put something down and not move it from that location.
      • To stop working on something and postpone it for later.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To allow something to remain at a specific location.
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    • lego

      US /'leɡoʊ/

      UK /ˈlegəʊ/

      • Proper Noun
      • Child's plastic construction set
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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 into

      US /lʊk ˈɪntu/

      UK /luk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
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    • narrow

      US /ˈnæro/

      UK /'nærəʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Not wide; short from one side to the other
      • Limited; not broad in scope
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become thinner or less wide
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    • nebula

      US /ˈnɛbjələ/

      UK /ˈnebjələ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cloud of dust and gas in outer space
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    • obvious

      US /ˈɑbviəs/

      UK /ˈɒbviəs/

      • Adjective
      • Easily understood and clear; plain to see
      • Easy to see or notice.
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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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    • of the essence

      US /ʌv ði ˈɛsəns/

      UK /ɔv ðə ˈesns/

      • Phrase
      • Absolutely necessary or vital.
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    • out of shape

      US /aʊt ʌv ʃep/

      UK /aut ɔv ʃeip/

      • Adjective
      • In poor physical condition; not physically fit.
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    • oven

      US /ˈʌvən/

      UK /ˈʌvn/

      • Noun
      • Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
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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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    • permanently

      US /ˈpəmənəntlɪ/

      UK /'pɜ:mənəntlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • For a long time; always
      • In a way that is firmly or securely fixed in place.
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    • plastic

      US /ˈplæstɪk/

      UK /'plæstɪk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
      • Adjective
      • Being easily formed or shaped
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    • platform

      US /ˈplætˌfɔrm/

      UK /'plætfɔ:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Flat, raised structure that people stand on
      • Area from which you board a train at a station
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    • pull apart

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To separate something into pieces, often forcefully.
      • To severely criticize something.
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • result in

      US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/

      UK /riˈzʌlt in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause or produce as a consequence.
      More
    • reusable

      US /riˈjuzəbl:/

      UK /ˌri:ˈju:zəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to be used or got again; sustainable
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    • skip

      US /skɪp/

      UK /skɪp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Very large waste disposal bin
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move forward by taking fast steps and jumps
      • To move rapidly, from one topic to another
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    • slip

      US /slɪp/

      UK /slɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
      • A field position in cricket
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To begin to fall as a result of losing balance
      • To escape or become free from something
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    • snap

      US /snæp/

      UK /snæp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To close your mouth quickly like biting something
      • To break something dry and thin, e.g. a branch
      • Countable Noun
      • An informal word for a photograph
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    • snap it up

      US /snæp ɪt ʌp/

      UK /snæp ɪt ʌp/

      • other
      • To buy or take something quickly because it is desirable.
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    • stick

      US /stɪk/

      UK /stɪk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To push a sharp or pointed object into something
      • To join together using glue or paste
      • Countable Noun
      • Long thin piece of wood from a tree
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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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    • 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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    • sturdy

      US /ˈstɜ:rdi/

      UK /ˈstɜ:di/

      • Adjective
      • Substantially made or built; strong
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    • tackle

      US /ˈtækəl/

      UK /'tækl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To start working on a difficult problem
      • To grab and throw a person to the ground
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Equipment used in fishing
      • Arrangement of ropes and wheels used for lifting
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    • technique

      US /tɛkˈnik/

      UK /tekˈni:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
      • The skill or ability to do something well.
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    • theme

      US /θim/

      UK /θi:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An main or dominant idea, motif
      • Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
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    • time is of the essence

      US /ˈtaɪm ɪz ʌv ði ˈɛsns/

      UK /ˈtaim iz əv ðə ˈesəns/

      • other
      • Deadlines are critical; prompt action is required.
      B2
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

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

      US /tub,tjub/

      UK /tju:b/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Plastic or metal container for soft substances
      • Long hollow pipe used to hold or liquids or gases
      B1
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    • wheel out

      US /wil aʊt/

      UK /wi:l aʊt/

      • other
      • To introduce or present something or someone.
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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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