Vocabulary

  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • have to: Must do
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • start on: To begin or start doing something.
  • get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
  • slow down: To reduce the speed
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • extended period: A long duration of time.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • air out: To ventilate a room or space by opening windows or doors.
  • add on: To attach or include something extra.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • check out
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • melt down: To heat a solid material, especially metal, until it becomes liquid.
  • record a video: To capture video footage using a camera or recording device.
  • ask for it: To behave in a way that will cause trouble or punishment.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • breathe in: To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
  • breathe out: To exhale air from the lungs.
  • anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • grab: To take and hold something quickly
  • recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • improve: To make, or become, something better
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
  • anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
  • aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
  • develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
  • exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
  • achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
  • amount: Quantity of something
  • stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
  • ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
  • mimic: Someone who tries to act like another person
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • efficient: Able to produce results without waste
  • belly: Middle part of the body; the stomach
  • expertise: The special knowledge that an expert has
  • estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
  • rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
  • clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
  • click: To work well with someone or something
  • wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
  • framework: Skeleton structure of a building or construction
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • formulate: To make and develop a set of rules or ideas
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • articulation: Shaping the sounds of speech to communicate
  • sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
  • mumble: Speech that is not clear enough or loud enough
  • rap: To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
  • vocal: Expressing an opinion publicly in a loud way
  • twister: Violent windstorm revolving around central point
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    • ability

      US /əˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power, resources or skill to do something
      • A particular skill or talent.
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    • achieve

      US /əˈtʃiv/

      UK /ə'tʃi:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
      • To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
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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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    • air out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To ventilate a room or space by opening windows or doors.
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    • answer for

      US /ˈænsɚ fər/

      UK /ˈɑ:nsə fə/

      • other
      • Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
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    • anxiety

      US /æŋˈzaɪɪti/

      UK /æŋ'zaɪətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
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    • articulation

      US /ɑrˌtɪkjəˈleʃən/

      UK /ɑ:ˌtɪkjʊ'leɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Shaping the sounds of speech to communicate
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    • as a result of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • ask for it

      US /æsk fər ɪt/

      UK /ɑ:sk fə ɪt/

      • other
      • To behave in a way that will cause trouble or punishment.
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    • average

      US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/

      UK /'ævərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Total of numbers divided by the number of items
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add numbers then divide by the number of items
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    • aware

      US /əˈwɛr/

      UK /əˈwɛə/

      • Adjective
      • Knowing or feeling that something exists
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    • belly

      US /ˈbɛli/

      UK /'belɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Middle part of the body; the stomach
      • A bulging or rounded part of something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To expand outward; swell
      • To swell like a balloon
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    • breathe in

      US /brið ɪn/

      UK /bri:ð in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
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    • breathe out

      US /brið aʊt/

      UK /bri:ð aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To exhale air from the lungs.
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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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    • clarity

      US /ˈklærɪti/

      UK /'klærətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
      • The quality of an image being sharp and clear
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    • efficient

      US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

      UK /ɪˈfɪʃnt/

      • Adjective
      • Able to produce results without waste
      • Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
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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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    • estate

      US /ɪˈstet/

      UK /ɪˈsteɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A large piece of land, usually with a large house
      • Group of houses all built at the same time
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    • exact

      US /ɪɡˈzækt/

      UK /ɪɡ'zækt/

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

      US /ˌekspɜːrˈtiːz/

      UK /ˌekspɜ:ˈti:z/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The special knowledge that an expert has
      • Expert skill or knowledge in a particular field.
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    • extended period

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A long duration of time.
      • A significant duration in history.
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
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    • formulate

      US /ˈfɔrmjəˌlet/

      UK /'fɔ:mjʊleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make and develop a set of rules or ideas
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    • framework

      US /ˈfreɪmwɜ:rk/

      UK /ˈfreɪmwɜ:k/

      • Noun
      • Skeleton structure of a building or construction
      • Basic structure of something
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    • get past

      US /ɡɛt pæst/

      UK /ɡet pɑːst/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
      • To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
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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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    • grab

      US /ɡræb/

      UK /ɡræb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and hold something quickly
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in public

      US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/

      UK /in ˈpʌblik/

      • Phrase
      • In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
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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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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • melt down

      US /mɛlt daʊn/

      UK /melt daun/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To heat a solid material, especially metal, until it becomes liquid.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To lose control of one's emotions; to become overwhelmed or hysterical.
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    • mimic

      US /ˈmɪmɪk/

      UK /'mɪmɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who tries to act like another person
      • Transitive Verb
      • To copy a person's words/actions to amuse people
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    • mumble

      US /ˈmʌmbəl/

      UK /ˈmʌmbl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Speech that is not clear enough or loud enough
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To speak without being clear or loud enough
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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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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    • practice

      US /ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /'præktɪs/

      • Noun
      • The office and place for legal or medical work
      • Doing something many times to become better at it
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work as a doctor or lawyer
      • To live according to the teachings of a religion
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    • process

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
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    • rap

      US /ræp/

      UK /ræp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
      • Noun
      • Music with a strong beat and spoken lyrics
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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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    • record a video

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To capture video footage using a camera or recording device.
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    • slow down

      US /slo daʊn/

      UK /sləu daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the speed
      • To become less active or busy.
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    • start on

      US /stɑrt ɑn/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or start doing something.
      • To criticize or complain to someone repeatedly.
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    • stress

      US / strɛs/

      UK /stres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
      • To put pressure on something or someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
      • Pressure on something or someone
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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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    • sudden

      US /ˈsʌdn/

      UK /ˈsʌdn/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
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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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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • tongue

      US /tʌŋ/

      UK /tʌŋ/

      • Noun
      • Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
      • Meat from the mouth of an animal, cooked as food
      • Transitive Verb
      • To using your mouth to produce musical notes
      • To use your mouth to touch something
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    • twister

      US /ˈtwɪstɚ/

      UK /ˈtwɪstə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Violent windstorm revolving around central point
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    • vocal

      US /ˈvoʊkl/

      UK /ˈvəʊkl/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing an opinion publicly in a loud way
      • Concerning the voice
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    • wanna

      US /ˈwɑnə/

      UK /'wɒnə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
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    • with just

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
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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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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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