Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • head out: To leave a place; depart
  • turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
  • in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
  • absolutely amazing: Extremely good or impressive; causing great surprise or wonder.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
  • off the grid: Not depending on public utilities, especially the supply of electricity.
  • set up
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
  • strain: To remove the water from (food) using a colander
  • traumatic: Causing upsetting emotional effects over time
  • subconsciously: From the subconscious mind
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • distress: State of great sadness, anxiety or pain
  • encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
  • account: An advantage
  • cluttered: To fill with disorderly mess of things
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • contraction: Process of becoming smaller in length/size
  • relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • appointment: Job, position or duty that is offered to a person
  • spine: Line of bones that runs down your back
  • rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
  • scary: Causing fear; frightening
  • pregnancy: When a woman carries her unborn baby inside her
  • deprive: To deny someone access to or take away something
  • organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
  • swell: To feel overcome due to a strong emotion
  • personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
  • cereal: Breakfast food eaten with milk
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
  • strengthen: To make something stronger
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
  • cramp: Sharp, unexpected pain when a muscle becomes tight
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • painful: Causing or feeling physical pain or hurt
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • stool: Single seat without support for the arms or back
  • whistle: Device making a high sharp sound when blown
  • pantry: Room for preparation or storage of foods
  • decorate: To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
  • share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
  • dysfunction: Failure to act as expected, as in a social context
  • negativity: Tendency to deny or resist suggestions or commands
  • clinic: Local medical center; department of a hospital
  • pee: To urinate
  • refresh: To refill a person's glass with a drink
  • encouragement: Act of increasing the chance of a thing happening
  • herbal: Being made of small plants used for food, medicine
  • birth: Time when a baby or young animal is born
  • lifestyle: The type of life that you have; the way you live
  • misunderstood: To fail to get the meaning correctly
  • groin: Pelvic area of the human body
  • misunderstand: To fail to get the meaning correctly
  • pelvic: Of the bone joining the hip to the back and legs
  • safe: Highly likely
  • baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
  • whiplash: Neck/back injury from sudden jerk, as in car crash
  • haircut: Act of cutting the hair; way the hair is cut
  • homework: Work that a student is given to do at home
  • standby: Ready for use in an emergency, etc.
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    • absolutely amazing

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely good or impressive; causing great surprise or wonder.
      • Remarkably talented or skillful; inspiring awe and admiration.
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    • appointment

      US /əˈpɔɪntmənt/

      UK /əˈpɔɪntmənt/

      • Noun
      • Job, position or duty that is offered to a person
      • Time you arranged to meet someone or do something
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • baby

      US /ˈbeɪbi/

      UK /ˈbeɪbi/

      • Countable Noun
      • A very young child, who cannot yet speak
      • Transitive Verb
      • To treat someone as if they were newly born
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    • birth

      US /bɜ:rθ/

      UK /bɜ:θ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Time when a baby or young animal is born
      • Beginning of something
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    • break from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
      A1
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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.
      A2
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    • cereal

      US /ˈsɪriəl/

      UK /'sɪərɪəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Breakfast food eaten with milk
      • Grain that can be eaten
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    • clinic

      US /ˈklɪnɪk/

      UK /ˈklɪnɪk/

      • Noun
      • Local medical center; department of a hospital
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    • cluttered

      US /ˈklʌtərd/

      UK /ˈklʌtəd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fill with disorderly mess of things
      • Adjective
      • Covered with or full of an untidy collection of things.
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    • contraction

      US /kənˈtrækʃən/

      UK /kənˈtrækʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of becoming smaller in length/size
      • Involuntary, often painful tightening of a muscle
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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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    • cramp

      US /kræmp/

      UK /kræmp/

      • Noun
      • Sharp, unexpected pain when a muscle becomes tight
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To get a sudden sharp pain when muscle tightens
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    • decorate

      US /ˈdɛkəˌret/

      UK /ˈdekəreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
      • To award a medal to someone
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    • deprive

      US /dɪˈpraɪv/

      UK /dɪˈpraɪv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To deny someone access to or take away something
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    • distress

      US /dɪˈstrɛs/

      UK /dɪ'stres/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of great sadness, anxiety or pain
      • Condition of danger or emergency
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone anxiety or sadness
      • To be in financial trouble
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    • dysfunction

      US /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən/

      UK /dɪs'fʌŋkʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Failure to act as expected, as in a social context
      • Impairment of normal physiological function.
      B2
      More
    • encourage

      US /ɛnˈkɚrɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-/

      UK /ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the chance of something happening
      • To make someone more determined or confident
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    • encouragement

      US /ɪnˈkɜ:rɪdʒmənt/

      UK /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of increasing the chance of a thing happening
      • Something nurturing courage, confidence or hope
      A2
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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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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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    • groin

      US /ɡrɔɪn/

      UK /ɡrɔɪn/

      • Noun
      • Pelvic area of the human body
      B2
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    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
      A1
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    • haircut

      US /ˈhɛrˌkʌt/

      UK /ˈheəˌkʌt/

      • Noun
      • Act of cutting the hair; way the hair is cut
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • head out

      US /hɛd aʊt/

      UK /hed aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place; depart
      A1
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    • herbal

      US /ˈɜ:rbl/

      UK /ˈhɜ:bl/

      • Adjective
      • Being made of small plants used for food, medicine
      B1
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    • homework

      US /ˈhomˌwɚk/

      UK /ˈhəumwə:k/

      • Noun
      • Work that a student is given to do at home
      B2
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    • in the hospital

      US /ɪn ðə ˈhɑspɪtəl/

      UK /in ðə ˈhɒspɪtəl/

      • Preposition
      • Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
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    • in the post

      US /ɪn ðə ˈpoʊst/

      UK /in ðə ˈpəust/

      • other
      • Sent by mail or postal service.
      A2
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    • lifestyle

      US /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/

      UK /ˈlaɪfstaɪl/

      • Noun
      • The type of life that you have; the way you live
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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    • misunderstand

      US /ˌmɪsʌndərˈstænd/

      UK /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstænd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fail to get the meaning correctly
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    • misunderstood

      US /ˌmɪsʌndɚˈstʊd/

      UK /ˌmɪsʌndə'stʊd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fail to get the meaning correctly
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    • move to

      US /muv tu/

      UK /mu:v tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change the place where you live or work.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To proceed to the next stage or action.
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    • name for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
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    • negativity

      US /ˌneɡəˈtɪvəti/

      UK /ˌnegəˈtɪvəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tendency to deny or resist suggestions or commands
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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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    • off the grid

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not depending on public utilities, especially the supply of electricity.
      • In a remote location, away from public attention or scrutiny.
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    • painful

      US /ˈpenfəl/

      UK /ˈpeɪnfl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing or feeling physical pain or hurt
      • Causing distress or unhappiness.
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    • pantry

      US /ˈpæntri/

      UK /ˈpæntri/

      • Noun
      • Room for preparation or storage of foods
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    • pee

      US /pi/

      UK /pi:/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To urinate
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    • pelvic

      US /ˈpɛlvɪk/

      UK /'pelvɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Of the bone joining the hip to the back and legs
      B2
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    • personally

      US /ˈpəsənəli/

      UK /ˈpɜ:sənəli/

      • Adverb
      • By a specific person, and not by anyone else
      • Knowing someone as a friend, or closely
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    • pregnancy

      US /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

      UK /ˈpregnənsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • When a woman carries her unborn baby inside her
      • A specific instance or period of being pregnant.
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    • refresh

      US /rɪˈfrɛʃ/

      UK /rɪ'freʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refill a person's glass with a drink
      • To restore strength and energy to; revive
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    • relate

      US /rɪˈlet/

      UK /rɪ'leɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demonstrate a logical relationship between
      • To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
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    • rush

      US /rʌʃ/

      UK /rʌʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attack someone suddenly in a group
      • To perform or finish with speed and urgency
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Actions performed or finishes with speed, urgency
      • State of hurried action
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    • safe

      US /sef/

      UK /seɪf/

      • Adjective
      • Highly likely
      • Being out of danger
      • Countable Noun
      • Metal box with a lock to keep valuable things in
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • share

      US /ʃɛr/

      UK /ʃeə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part-ownership in a property, business or company
      • Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide something between two or more people
      • To allow others to use your things equally
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    • spine

      US /spaɪn/

      UK /spaɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Line of bones that runs down your back
      • The place the pages of a book are attached
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    • standby

      US /ˈstændˌbaɪ/

      UK /'stændbaɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Ready for use in an emergency, etc.
      • On a waiting list for a plane ticket
      C2
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    • stool

      US /stul/

      UK /stu:l/

      • Countable Noun
      • Single seat without support for the arms or back
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Med. feces; excrement
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    • strain

      US /stren/

      UK /streɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove the water from (food) using a colander
      • To injure a muscle, leg etc. by using it too much
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Injury to a muscle, leg etc. through overuse
      • Type or variation of a disease or bacillus
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    • strengthen

      US /ˈstrɛŋkθən,ˈstrɛŋ-,ˈstrɛn-/

      UK /ˈstreŋθn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something stronger
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    • subconsciously

      US /ˌsʌbˈkɑnʃəslɪ/

      UK /ˌsʌb'kɒnʃəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • From the subconscious mind
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    • swell

      US /swɛl/

      UK /swel/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel overcome due to a strong emotion
      • To increase in size or number larger than normal
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Being overcome from feeling a strong emotion
      • Act of growing in size or increasing in number
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    • tolerance

      US /ˈtɑ:lərəns/

      UK /ˈtɒlərəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
      • The space between metal objects e.g. in engines
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    • traumatic

      US /traʊˈmætɪk/

      UK /trɔ:ˈmætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Causing upsetting emotional effects over time
      • Causing an injury
      B2
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    • turn around

      US /tɚn əˈraʊnd/

      UK /tə:n əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change your body to the opposite direction
      • To make something running badly into a success
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change direction so as to face the opposite way.
      • To improve or cause to improve.
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    • whiplash

      US /ˈhwɪpˌlæʃ, ˈwɪp-/

      UK /ˈwɪplæʃ/

      • Noun
      • Neck/back injury from sudden jerk, as in car crash
      C2
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    • whistle

      US /ˈhwɪsəl, ˈwɪs-/

      UK /ˈwɪsl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device making a high sharp sound when blown
      • High sound made by forcing air through your lips
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a high sound by forcing air through lips
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    • without knowing

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Unaware; without being conscious of something.
      • Unintentionally; without meaning to do something.
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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

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    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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