Vocabulary

  • over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
  • take out: To apply for and get a license
  • out of gas: Having no more gasoline in the tank of a vehicle.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • look around: To explore a place; search for something.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
  • happy ending: A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • in the mix: Being involved or included in a group or activity.
  • like white on rice: To stay very close or be very persistent.
  • firm up: To make something stronger or more definite.
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • check out
  • ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
  • reveal: To show something that was hidden before
  • concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • distract: To draw someone's attention away from something
  • reward: To give something because of someone's good work
  • explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
  • bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
  • generic: Concerning a product without a brand name
  • dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
  • villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
  • plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
  • hectic: (Of time, activity) very busy; full of activity
  • responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
  • humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
  • accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • infamous: Famous because of something bad
  • rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • creep: To move quietly so as not to be seen
  • spectacle: Impressive performance, public event or show
  • pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
  • intrigue: To make someone interested or curious
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • abide: To live somewhere (formal, old-fashioned)
  • citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
  • provoke: To deliberately annoy to make someone aggressive
  • consultant: Expert who gives (paid) advice
  • violate: To abuse, damage or disrespect
  • alien: Foreigner; a person not from this place
  • vent: To express anger or grievance loudly/with feeling
  • redeem: To exchange (coupon/voucher) for merchandise, etc.
  • heist: A burglary; a theft of a house or bank
  • battle: Military fight between armies
  • studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
  • frivolous: Silly; not as serious as it should be
  • shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
  • production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
  • village: Small town in the country
  • disgrace: Shame or dishonor
  • spite: Wish to hurt another person; malice; maliciousness
  • celestial: Concerning the sky or objects in the sky
  • muddle: To cause confusion through interference
  • action: Something that a person or thing does
  • flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
  • finale: Last part of a musical piece or performance
  • righteous: Regarding what you think is right
  • refresh: To refill a person's glass with a drink
  • long: Person's name
  • law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
  • climax: Most exciting, intense point in a series of events
  • save: To make your computer keep a file
  • ring: A roped area in which people fight or box
  • number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
  • trilogy: Series of three connected works
  • disappointing: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
  • soulmate: Person thought to be your perfect romantic partner
  • precede: To happen or come before something
  • late: At a time after the expected time
  • lore: Traditional knowledge or tales relating to a thing
  • covenant: Solemn promise or vow
  • prequel: A story, or movie that comes before another one
  • samurai: Japanese warrior from centuries ago
  • meaty: Important and significant
  • stud: A man who (looks like he) has many lovers
  • movie: Motion picture; film
  • incarcerate: To put in prison; to jail someone
  • botch: To do something very badly or carelessly
  • father: A male parent
  • superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
  • canonical: (Of books) considered important in a religion
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    • abide

      US /əˈbaɪd/

      UK /ə'baɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live somewhere (formal, old-fashioned)
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    • action

      US /ˈækʃən/

      UK /'ækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that a person or thing does
      • A lawsuit.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act to do something
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    • alien

      US /ˈeliən,ˈeljən/

      UK /'eɪlɪən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Foreigner; a person not from this place
      • Person or creature from a planet other than Earth
      • Adjective
      • Being foreign, different or unfamiliar
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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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    • 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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    • battle

      US /ˈbætl/

      UK /'bætl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Military fight between armies
      • Working hard to stop something; struggle
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fight or struggle against someone or something
      • To work hard to stop something; struggle
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    • bond

      US /bɑnd/

      UK /bɒnd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
      • Closeness that is shared between people or groups
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To develop a close relationship with
      • To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
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    • botch

      US /bɑ:tʃ/

      UK /bɒtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To do something very badly or carelessly
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    • canonical

      US /kəˈnɑnɪkəl/

      UK /kəˈnɒnɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • (Of books) considered important in a religion
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    • celestial

      US /səˈlestʃl/

      UK /səˈlestiəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the sky or objects in the sky
      • Belonging or relating to heaven.
      • Noun
      • The sky or heavens.
      • A celestial being; an angel or deity.
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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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    • citizen

      US /ˈsɪtɪzən/

      UK /'sɪtɪzn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
      • A person who is a member of a community.
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    • climax

      US /ˈklaɪˌmæks/

      UK /ˈklaɪmæks/

      • Noun
      • Most exciting, intense point in a series of events
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To reach the most intense and exciting part
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    • community

      US /kəˈmjunɪti/

      UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people who share a common idea or area
      • A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
      • Shared or participated in by all members of a group
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    • concept

      US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/

      UK /'kɒnsept/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Abstract idea of something or how it works
      • A plan or intention; a conception.
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    • consultant

      US /kənˈsʌltənt/

      UK /kən'sʌltənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Expert who gives (paid) advice
      • A senior doctor in a hospital who specializes in a particular field.
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    • covenant

      US /ˈkʌvənənt/

      UK /ˈkʌvənənt/

      • Noun
      • Solemn promise or vow
      • A solemn agreement between God and humans.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To enter into a formal agreement.
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    • creep

      US /krip/

      UK /kri:p/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move quietly so as not to be seen
      • Countable Noun
      • Scary or disliked person
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    • disappointing

      US /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

      UK /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
      • Adjective
      • Feeling you did not meet expectations
      • Causing someone to feel unhappy because something did not happen or was not as good as expected.
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    • disgrace

      US /dɪsˈɡres/

      UK /dɪsˈgreɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Shame or dishonor
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    • distract

      US /dɪˈstrækt/

      UK /dɪ'strækt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To draw someone's attention away from something
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    • dramatic

      US /drəˈmætɪk/

      UK /drəˈmætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Gripping the attention; causing an effect
      • (Of an event) sudden and extreme
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    • explore

      US /ɪkˈsplɔr/

      UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To examine something in detail to learn about it
      • To travel to a place to discover more about it
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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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    • finale

      US /fɪˈnæli/

      UK /fɪˈnɑ:li/

      • Noun
      • Last part of a musical piece or performance
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    • firm up

      US /fɚm ʌp/

      UK /fə:m ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something stronger or more definite.
      • To become stronger or more solid.
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    • flash

      US /flæʃ/

      UK /flæʃ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear suddenly and briefly
      • To shine brightly very suddenly and briefly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sudden and brief appearance of something
      • Light used by a camera to brighten the area
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    • for the record

      US /fɔr ði rɪˈkɚd/

      UK /fɔ: ðə riˈkɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
      • To state something to ensure the correct information is known.
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    • frivolous

      US /ˈfrɪvələs/

      UK /ˈfrɪvələs/

      • Adjective
      • Silly; not as serious as it should be
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    • generic

      US /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

      UK /dʒə'nerɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a product without a brand name
      • Concerning an entire class, category, or group
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    • happy ending

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
      • A positive and satisfying resolution to a situation or period of difficulty.
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    • hectic

      US /ˈhɛktɪk/

      UK /ˈhektɪk/

      • Adjective
      • (Of time, activity) very busy; full of activity
      • Affected by a fever.
      • Noun
      • A state of great activity and agitation.
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    • heist

      US /haɪst/

      UK /haɪst/

      • Noun
      • A burglary; a theft of a house or bank
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    • humanity

      US /hjuˈmænɪti/

      UK /hju:ˈmænəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
      • Compassionate behavior, especially towards those suffering.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • All human beings collectively; the human race.
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    • in the mix

      US /ɪn ðə ˈmɪks/

      UK /in ðə ˈmiks/

      • other
      • Being involved or included in a group or activity.
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    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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    • incarcerate

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put in prison; to jail someone
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    • infamous

      US /ˈɪnfəməs/

      UK /'ɪnfəməs/

      • Adjective
      • Famous because of something bad
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    • intrigue

      US /ˈɪnˌtriɡ, ɪnˈtriɡ/

      UK /ɪnˈtri:g/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone interested or curious
      • To make secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental to someone.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Secret plan; the act of making a secret plan
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    • like white on rice

      US /laɪk ˈwaɪt ɑn raɪs/

      UK /laɪk ˈwaɪt ɒn raɪs/

      • other
      • To stay very close or be very persistent.
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    • look around

      US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /luk əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explore a place; search for something.
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    • lore

      US /lɔr/

      UK /lɔ:(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Traditional knowledge or tales relating to a thing
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    • meaty

      US /ˈmiti/

      UK /'mi:tɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Important and significant
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    • muddle

      US /ˈmʌdl:/

      UK /'mʌdl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause confusion through interference
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A confused or disordered state; a mess.
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • out of gas

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having no more gasoline in the tank of a vehicle.
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    • over the top

      US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/

      • Adjective
      • More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
      • So extreme that it is offensive.
      • Adverb
      • To an excessive degree; excessively.
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    • plot

      US /plɑt/

      UK /plɒt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
      • Series of events that form the main story
      • Transitive Verb
      • To mark a path, etc. on a map, using lines or dots
      • To devise or develop a dramatic storyline
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    • precede

      US /prɪˈsid/

      UK /prɪ'si:d/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To happen or come before something
      • To go somewhere before a person/thing
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    • prequel

      US /ˈprikwəl/

      UK /ˈpri:kwəl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A story, or movie that comes before another one
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    • production

      US /prəˈdʌkʃən, pro-/

      UK /prəˈdʌkʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of producing or growing food naturally
      • Process of making something on a large scale
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    • provoke

      US /prəˈvoʊk/

      UK /prəˈvəʊk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To deliberately annoy to make someone aggressive
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    • redeem

      US /rɪˈdim/

      UK /rɪ'di:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To exchange (coupon/voucher) for merchandise, etc.
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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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    • rely

      US /rɪˈlaɪ/

      UK /rɪ'laɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • Depend on with full trust or confidence
      • To trust or have confidence in someone.
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    • responsible

      US / rɪˈspɑnsəbəl/

      UK /rɪ'spɒnsəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being the cause of something that has occurred
      • Having the duty of dealing with something
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    • reveal

      US /rɪˈvil/

      UK /rɪ'vi:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To show something that was hidden before
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    • reward

      US /rɪˈwɔrd/

      UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give something because of someone's good work
      • To give someone money for helping the police
      • Noun
      • Money given for information about criminals
      • Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
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    • righteous

      US /ˈraɪtʃəs/

      UK /ˈraɪtʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Regarding what you think is right
      • Regarding what you think is right
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    • run in

      US /rʌn ɪn/

      UK /rʌn in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrest person and take them to police station
      • To drive engine slowly until ready for normal use
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    • samurai

      US /ˈsæməˌraɪ/

      UK /ˈsæmuraɪ/

      • Noun
      • Japanese warrior from centuries ago
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    • shoot

      US /ʃut/

      UK /ʃu:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To kick or throw a ball at a goal
      • To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
      • Countable Noun
      • Emerging new part of a plant
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
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    • soulmate

      US /ˈsoʊlmeɪt/

      UK /ˈsəʊlmeɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Person thought to be your perfect romantic partner
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    • spectacle

      US /ˈspɛktəkəl/

      UK /ˈspektəkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Impressive performance, public event or show
      • Large public event, performance, or show
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    • spite

      US /spaɪt/

      UK /spaɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Wish to hurt another person; malice; maliciousness
      • Transitive Verb
      • To deliberately annoy or frustrate someone
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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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    • studio

      US /ˈstudio, ˈstju-/

      UK /'stju:dɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
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    • superhero

      US /ˈsu:pərhɪroʊ/

      UK /ˈsu:pəhɪərəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Fictional character who fights evil
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
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    • take out

      US /tek aʊt/

      UK /teik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To apply for and get a license
      • To take someone on a date
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
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    • trilogy

      US /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

      UK /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

      • Countable Noun
      • Series of three connected works
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    • ultimately

      US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/

      UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/

      • Adverb
      • Done or considered as the final and most important
      • Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
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    • vent

      US /vɛnt/

      UK /vent/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To express anger or grievance loudly/with feeling
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Opening allowing exit/entry of gas, steam etc.
      • Expression of feelings often of anger
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    • village

      US /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

      UK /'vɪlɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Small town in the country
      • A close-knit community or group of people.
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    • villain

      US /ˈvɪlən/

      UK /'vɪlən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Character in a story who is mean or evil
      • Something or someone regarded as responsible for trouble or harm.
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    • violate

      US /ˈvaɪəˌlet/

      UK /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To abuse, damage or disrespect
      • To break rules or laws; disregard important rights
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    • wipe out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To destroy or be destroyed
      • To fall off a surfboard or skis.
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
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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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    林宜悉 posted on 2025/03/02
    Ever feel like a movie's ending just tanks the whole experience? This video dives into 10 films with famously botched third acts, perfect for picking up vocabulary related to film criticism and storytelling twists! You'll get a cultural deep dive into why these endings didn't work, all while enjoying some fun movie critiques.

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