Vocabulary

  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • settle into: To become comfortable and familiar with a new place or situation.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • on the needle: Using intravenous drugs, especially heroin.
  • within reach: Close enough to be grabbed or used.
  • medical research: Scientific investigation to improve medical knowledge and treatments.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
  • incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
  • content: Being happy or satisfied
  • rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
  • overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
  • stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
  • vast: Being very large in size or amount
  • regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
  • attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
  • convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
  • mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
  • stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
  • fluid: A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
  • existence: State of being present, alive or real
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
  • crowd: To force too many things, people into
  • impulsive: Acting without really thinking about it; rash
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
  • leap: To enter or start something eagerly
  • scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
  • haunt: To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
  • patron: Person buying products or services of a business
  • persist: To continue a course of action despite opposition
  • plunge: (Of prices, hopes etc.) to decrease very quickly
  • harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
  • absence: State of not being present, or not existing
  • exert: To make something have an effect on something else
  • silent: Without making any noise; soundless
  • eternity: A very long time; forever
  • buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
  • channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • clash: To have a disagreement or fight over something
  • zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
  • protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
  • assert: To state or declare your ideas positively strongly
  • accessory: Someone who assisted with a crime
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • prepare: To make something ready for use
  • rebellion: Act of conflicting with someone in authority
  • burn: To destroy with fire
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • human: A person; a man, woman or child
  • heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
  • parlor: Room in a home, that is used for receiving guests
  • tattoo: Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
  • inaudible: Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
  • oblivion: State of being unconscious/unaware/being forgotten
  • oath: Promise to do something
  • abyss: Very deep hole, as in the ground; bottomless pit
  • grieve: To feel great sadness, as when someone dies
  • physicist: Person who studies and works in physics
  • shackle: To tie someone up in chains to restrict movements
  • onward: Moving toward a future (often better) time/place
  • etch: To cut lines on metal to make a picture
  • macabre: Suggesting death or violence in a weird way
  • nothingness: State of non-existence; insincere talk
  • cheeseburger: Hamburger with melted cheese on it
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    • absence

      US /ˈæbsəns/

      UK /ˈæbsəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of not being present, or not existing
      • A period of time when someone is away.
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    • abyss

      US /əˈbɪs/

      UK /əˈbɪs/

      • Noun
      • Very deep hole, as in the ground; bottomless pit
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    • accessory

      US /ækˈsɛsəri/

      UK /əkˈsesəri/

      • Noun
      • Someone who assisted with a crime
      • A supplementary component that improves capability
      • Adjective
      • Additional; supplementary.
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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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    • assert

      US /əˈsɚt/

      UK /ə'sɜ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state or declare your ideas positively strongly
      • To defend or claim (a right or authority) forcefully.
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    • at heart

      US /æt hɑrt/

      UK /æt hɑ:t/

      • Phrase
      • In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
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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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    • attempt

      US /əˈtɛmpt/

      UK /ə'tempt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to do something challenging or difficult
      • Noun
      • Effort made to try to do or accomplish something
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • buzz

      US /bʌz/

      UK /bʌz/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a low, constant noise like a bee
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    • capable

      US /ˈkepəbəl/

      UK /'keɪpəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being able to do something very well; proficient
      • Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
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    • channel

      US /ˈtʃænəl/

      UK /'tʃænl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
      • TV or radio station or its programs
      • Transitive Verb
      • To dig a long hole for carrying water
      • To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
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    • cheeseburger

      US /ˈtʃi:zbɜ:rgə(r)/

      UK /ˈtʃi:zbɜ:gə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Hamburger with melted cheese on it
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    • clash

      US /klæʃ/

      UK /klæʃ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a disagreement or fight over something
      • (Of colors) to not suit or match appealingly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A conflict; disagreement
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
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    • content

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/

      UK /'kɒntent/

      • Adjective
      • Being happy or satisfied
      • In a state of peaceful happiness.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information in something, e.g. book or computer
      • The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
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    • convince

      US /kənˈvɪns/

      UK /kən'vɪns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
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    • crowd

      US /kraʊd/

      UK /kraʊd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To force too many things, people into
      • (Lots of people) to meet together in one place
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large group of people together in one place
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    • etch

      US /ɛtʃ/

      UK /etʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut lines on metal to make a picture
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    • eternity

      US /ɪˈtə:nɪti/

      UK /ɪ'tɜ:nətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A very long time; forever
      • The state or time that comes after death.
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    • exert

      US /ɪgˈzɜ:rt/

      UK /ɪgˈzɜ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something have an effect on something else
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    • existence

      US /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/

      UK /ɪɡ'zɪstəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being present, alive or real
      • A way of living; the manner in which someone lives.
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    • fluid

      US /ˈfluɪd/

      UK /'flu:ɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
      • Liquid that flows smoothly, such as water
      • Adjective
      • Able to move smoothly or gracefully
      • Liable to change; unstable.
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    • frame

      US /frem/

      UK /freɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
      • To put say or write something in a careful way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Structure that holds a picture or photo
      • A person's body shape determined by their skeleton
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    • grieve

      US /ɡriv/

      UK /ɡri:v/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel great sadness, as when someone dies
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    • harmony

      US /ˈhɑrməni/

      UK /'hɑ:mənɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
      • When musical notes sound pleasing together
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    • haunt

      US /hɔnt, hɑnt/

      UK /hɔ:nt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
      • (Of ghosts, etc.) to stay in a place after death
      • Noun
      • Place that a person repeatedly goes to or visits
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    • impulsive

      US /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

      UK /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Acting without really thinking about it; rash
      • (Psychology) Relating to or characterized by a sudden, involuntary inclination to do something.
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    • inaudible

      US /ɪnˈɔdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈɔ:dəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
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    • incredibly

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/

      • Adverb
      • To a great degree; very; amazingly
      • Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
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    • leap

      US /lip/

      UK /li:p/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To enter or start something eagerly
      • (Of prices) to increase quickly by a large amount
      • Noun
      • (Of prices) a quick large increase
      • A large forward step or jump
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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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    • macabre

      US /məˈkɑbrə, məˈkɑb, -ˈkɑbɚ/

      UK /mə'kɑ:brə/

      • Adjective
      • Suggesting death or violence in a weird way
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    • medical research

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Scientific investigation to improve medical knowledge and treatments.
      B2
      More
    • mess

      US /mɛs/

      UK /mes/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
      • A difficult or confused situation.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something untidy or dirty
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    • nothingness

      US /ˈnʌθɪŋnɪs/

      UK /ˈnʌθɪŋnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of non-existence; insincere talk
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    • oath

      US /oθ/

      UK /əʊθ/

      • Noun
      • Promise to do something
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    • oblivion

      US /əˈblɪviən/

      UK /əˈblɪviən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being unconscious/unaware/being forgotten
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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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    • on the needle

      US /ɑn ðə ˈnidəl/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈni:dl/

      • other
      • Using intravenous drugs, especially heroin.
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    • onward

      US /'ɒnwəd/

      UK /'ɒnwəd/

      • Adverb
      • Moving toward a future (often better) time/place
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    • or simply

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
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    • overwhelming

      US /ˌovɚˈhwɛlmɪŋ, -ˈwɛl-/

      UK /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To defeat something or someone completely
      • To affect someone emotionally in a strong way
      • Adjective
      • Having too much to handle (e.g. work)
      • Very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist or decide how to react
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    • parlor

      US /'pɑ:lə/

      UK /'pɑ:lə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Room in a home, that is used for receiving guests
      • Reception room, often private, in an inn or club
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    • patron

      US /ˈpetrən/

      UK /'peɪtrən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person buying products or services of a business
      • Someone who donates to an organization or activity
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    • persist

      US /pɚˈsɪst, -ˈzɪst/

      UK /pə'sɪst/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue a course of action despite opposition
      • To continue to exist or occur beyond the usual, expected, or desired time.
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    • physicist

      US /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

      UK /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

      • Noun
      • Person who studies and works in physics
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    • plunge

      US /plʌndʒ/

      UK /plʌndʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of prices, hopes etc.) to decrease very quickly
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To dive (into water)
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    • reach

      US /ritʃ/

      UK /ri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
      • To be long enough to get to a certain place
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or control someone has over something
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    • rebellion

      US /rɪˈbɛljən/

      UK /rɪ'beljən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of conflicting with someone in authority
      • Resisting and fighting against existing authority
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    • regret

      US /rɪˈɡrɛt/

      UK /rɪ'ɡret/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To feel sorrow or guilt, as for what you didn't do
      • Used to express apology or sadness.
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    • rhythm

      US /ˈrɪðəm/

      UK /ˈrɪðəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Pattern of events, motions, or changes
      • A pattern of sound and beats in music
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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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    • scientific

      US /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

      UK /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning academic study of the physical world
      • Systematic and precise, following a methodology.
      • Noun
      • Relating to or used in science.
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    • settle into

      US /ˈsɛtl ˈɪntu/

      UK /ˈsetl ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become comfortable and familiar with a new place or situation.
      • To get used to a new job or activity.
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    • shackle

      US /ˈʃækəl/

      UK /'ʃækl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tie someone up in chains to restrict movements
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    • silent

      US /ˈsaɪlənt/

      UK /'saɪlənt/

      • Adjective
      • Without making any noise; soundless
      • Usually speaking very little
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    • stare

      US /stɛr/

      UK /steə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To look at someone or something for a long time
      • Noun
      • A long look at something or someone for a reason
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    • stretch

      US /strɛtʃ/

      UK /stretʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
      • To make something bigger by pulling on it
      • Noun
      • Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
      • A consecutive row of things
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    • tattoo

      US /tæˈtu/

      UK /tə'tu:/

      • Noun
      • Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
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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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    • 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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    • vast

      US /væst/

      UK /vɑ:st/

      • Adjective
      • Being very large in size or amount
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    • within reach

      US /wɪðˈɪn ritʃ/

      UK /wiˈðin ri:tʃ/

      • Phrase
      • Close enough to be grabbed or used.
      • Possible to achieve with effort.
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    • zone

      US /zoʊn/

      UK /zəʊn/

      • Noun
      • Area of space designated for a particular use
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide an area for a particular reason
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    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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