Vocabulary

  • in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • die out: To disappear completely; to become extinct
  • deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
  • in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • miss out: To exclude; not include in something
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • off guard: In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
  • in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
  • have to: Must do
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • set off: To start a journey
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • go along with: To agree to do something
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • rip off: To cheat; take advantage of; charge too much
  • look back: To think about past events
  • take it easy
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • join up: To enlist in the armed forces.
  • deal with
  • check out
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • material: Cloth; fabric
  • journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
  • exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • avoid: To prevent from happening
  • occur: To come to pass or to happen
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • section: A part of a whole
  • ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
  • reckon: To believe or expect that something is true
  • quest: Long and challenging journey to find something
  • outbreak: Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
  • vaguely: In a vague way; not fully
  • suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
  • adaptation: Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
  • source: Piece of information; a person giving information
  • hell: Any place of pain and suffering
  • bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
  • premiere: First performance of a show, film, play in public
  • disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
  • breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
  • humiliate: To cause to lose pride, self-respect, or dignity
  • poisonous: Harmful; unfriendly; unpleasant
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • blaze: (Of a fire) to burn brightly
  • discover: To find something new that was not known before
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • ambush: Act of lying in wait to attack by surprise
  • explosion: Loud and sudden expression of emotion
  • revive: To return to life, good health, strength etc.
  • frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
  • hive: Place that has a lot of activity in it
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • will: Desire or choice of someone
  • list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
  • taint: To hurt or damage the good condition of something
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • live: To be alive
  • infect: To introduce a computer virus to
  • battery: Portable device that stores electricity
  • submerge: To sink or put below the surface
  • hurl: To throw something with great power
  • dam: Wall built to stop the flow of water
  • commune: To communicate with, in a deep or spiritual way
  • beware: To be careful, used in warning someone
  • fungal: Concerning fungi
  • duo: Two (e.g. of living or people)
  • mall: Large public area often covered with grass
  • preacher: One speaking in church, etc. about religious ideas
  • mojo: Magic power or magic spell
  • horrify: To cause someone to feel horror or shock
  • gamer: Person playing a game to a set of rules
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    • adaptation

      US /ˌædæpˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
      • Changing to a new form; thing that is changed
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    • ally

      US /'ælaɪ/

      UK /'ælaɪ/

      • Noun
      • Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To join a group to offer or receive support
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • ambush

      US /ˈæmbʊʃ/

      UK /ˈæmbʊʃ/

      • Noun
      • Act of lying in wait to attack by surprise
      • Transitive Verb
      • To lie in wait to attack by surprise
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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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    • avoid

      US /əˈvɔɪd/

      UK /ə'vɔɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent from happening
      • To stay away from
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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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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    • behind the scenes

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Secretly or without being known to the public.
      • In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
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    • beware

      US /bɪˈwer/

      UK /bɪˈweə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be careful, used in warning someone
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    • bill

      US /bɪl/

      UK /bɪl/

      • Noun
      • Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
      • Sign or poster advertising something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To request payment by handing over an invoice
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    • blaze

      US /blez/

      UK /bleɪz/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn brightly
      • (Of the sun, etc.) to shine brightly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bright light, as from a burning fire
      • a sudden show of very strong feeling
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    • breathe

      US /brið/

      UK /bri:ð/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move air into and out of your lungs
      • To say something very softly
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    • by contrast

      US /baɪ ˈkɑntræst/

      UK /bai ˈkɔntræst/

      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
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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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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • commune

      US /ˈkɑmjun/

      UK /'kɒmju:n/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To communicate with, in a deep or spiritual way
      • Countable Noun
      • People who live together and share resources
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    • dam

      US /dæm/

      UK /dæm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Wall built to stop the flow of water
      • Transitive Verb
      • To build a wall to prevent a river from flowing
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    • deal to

      US /dil tə/

      UK /di:l tə/

      • other
      • To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • decide

      US /dɪˈsaɪd/

      UK /dɪ'saɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
      • To make a legal judgment in court
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    • die out

      US /daɪ aʊt/

      UK /dai aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To disappear completely; to become extinct
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    • discover

      US /dɪˈskʌvɚ/

      UK /dɪˈskʌvə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To find something new that was not known before
      • To learn or find out (something previously unknown or secret).
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    • disturb

      US /dɪˈstɜ:rb/

      UK /dɪˈstɜ:b/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone anxiety or fear
      • To cause someone anxiety or fear
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    • duo

      US /ˈdu:oʊ/

      UK /ˈdju:əʊ/

      • Noun
      • Two (e.g. of living or people)
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    • episode

      US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/

      UK /'epɪsəʊd/

      • Noun
      • One separate event in a series of events
      • Show which is part of a larger story
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    • exclusive

      US /ɪkˈsklusɪv/

      UK /ɪk'sklu:sɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Being available only to people with a lot of money
      • Available to only a particular person, group
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    • explosion

      US /ɪkˈsploʒən/

      UK /ɪkˈspləʊʒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Loud and sudden expression of emotion
      • Sudden increase of something
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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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    • frank

      US /fræŋk/

      UK /fræŋk/

      • Proper Noun
      • Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stamp envelopes for posting
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    • fungal

      US /ˈfʌŋɡəl/

      UK /ˈfʌŋgl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning fungi
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    • gamer

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Person playing a game to a set of rules
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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
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    • go along with

      US /ɡo əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /ɡəu əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To agree to do something
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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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    • 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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hell

      US /hɛl/

      UK /hel/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Any place of pain and suffering
      • A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
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    • hive

      US /haɪv/

      UK /haɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place that has a lot of activity in it
      • Box used for housing bees
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    • horrify

      US /ˈhɔ:rɪfaɪ/

      UK /ˈhɒrɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel horror or shock
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    • humiliate

      US /hjuˈmɪliˌet/

      UK /hju:ˈmɪlieɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to lose pride, self-respect, or dignity
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    • hurl

      US /hɚl/

      UK /hɜ:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To throw something with great power
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    • in exchange for

      US /ɪn ɪksˈtʃendʒ fɔr/

      UK /in iksˈtʃeindʒ fɔ:/

      • Phrase
      • Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in the air

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
      • Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
      • Adjective
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
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    • in the game

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      • other
      • Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
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    • infect

      US /ɪnˈfɛkt/

      UK /ɪn'fekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To introduce a computer virus to
      • To give a disease, bacteria or virus to
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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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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    • join up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enlist in the armed forces.
      • To become a member of an organization or group.
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    • journey

      US /ˈdʒɚni/

      UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/

      • Noun
      • Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel through a place
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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 back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
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    • mall

      US /mɔl, mæl/

      UK /mɔ:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large public area often covered with grass
      • Large shopping center with many individual stores
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    • material

      US /məˈtɪriəl/

      UK /məˈtɪəriəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cloth; fabric
      • Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
      • Adjective
      • Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
      • Belonging to the world of physical things
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    • miss out

      US /mɪs aʊt/

      UK /mis aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To exclude; not include in something
      • To fail to take advantage of something; to lose an opportunity.
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    • mojo

      US /ˈmoʊdʒoʊ/

      UK /ˈməʊdʒəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Magic power or magic spell
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    • occur

      US /əˈkɚ/

      UK /əˈkɜ:(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To come to pass or to happen
      • To be found to exist; to be present.
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    • off guard

      US /ɔf ɡɑrd/

      UK /ɔf ɡɑ:d/

      • Adjective
      • In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
      • Unprepared for something; surprised.
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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
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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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    • outbreak

      US /ˈaʊtˌbrek/

      UK /ˈaʊtbreɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
      • A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as war or disease.
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    • personal

      US /ˈpɚsənəl/

      UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/

      • Adjective
      • Done by or to a particular person; individual
      • Concerning a person's private life or feelings
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    • poisonous

      US /ˈpɔɪzənəs/

      UK /ˈpɔɪzənəs/

      • Adjective
      • Harmful; unfriendly; unpleasant
      • Causing sickness or death when eaten or drunk
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    • preacher

      US /ˈpritʃər/

      UK /ˈpri:tʃə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • One speaking in church, etc. about religious ideas
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    • premiere

      US /prɪˈmɪr/

      UK /ˈpremieə(r)/

      • Noun
      • First performance of a show, film, play in public
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a first public performance.
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    • quest

      US /kwɛst/

      UK /kwest/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long and challenging journey to find something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask (someone) questions.
      • To search or seek for something.
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    • reckon

      US /ˈrɛkən/

      UK /ˈrekən/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To believe or expect that something is true
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
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    • revive

      US /rɪˈvaɪv/

      UK /rɪˈvaɪv/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To return to life, good health, strength etc.
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    • rip off

      US /rɪp ɔf/

      UK /rip ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cheat; take advantage of; charge too much
      • To steal something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To overcharge or defraud someone.
      • To steal something quickly.
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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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    • section

      US / ˈsɛkʃən/

      UK /'sekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A part of a whole
      • Specific group of people from a larger group
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide something into smaller parts
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    • set off

      US /sɛt ɔf/

      UK /set ɒf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start a journey
      • To cause something to explode or start working.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to explode.
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    • source

      US /sɔrs, sors/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of information; a person giving information
      • Place from which something necessary comes
      • Adjective
      • Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
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    • submerge

      US /səbˈmɚdʒ/

      UK /səb'mɜ:dʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To sink or put below the surface
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    • taint

      US /tent/

      UK /teɪnt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hurt or damage the good condition of something
      • Noun
      • A trace of something bad or undesirable.
      • A state of being contaminated or morally corrupted.
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    • take it easy

      US /tek ɪt ˈizi/

      UK /teik it ˈi:zi/

      • Phrase
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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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    • to death

      US /tu dɛθ/

      UK /tu: deθ/

      • Phrase
      • Extremely; to a great degree
      • Until death
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    • vaguely

      US /ˈveɪɡli/

      UK /ˈveɪgli/

      • Adverb
      • In a vague way; not fully
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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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