Vocabulary

  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
  • stand by: To keep to an agreement
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • music genre: A category of music characterized by a particular style, form, or content.
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • down the road: At a future time; in the future.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
  • on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
  • talking head: A person who appears on television or in a video giving information and opinions, often shown only from the shoulders up.
  • kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
  • for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • check out
  • perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
  • controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
  • track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
  • domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
  • compound: Series of buildings that are walled or fenced off
  • feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • rage: Strong or violent anger
  • response: Something said/written as an answer to something
  • backlash: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
  • controversy: Strong public disagreement about something
  • spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
  • offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
  • violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
  • violence: Strong physical force of nature
  • proceed: To continue to do something; carry on
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • count: To add things together to find the total number
  • debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
  • condemn: To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • smack: To slap or hit, e.g. with a resounding noise
  • disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
  • solidify: To make or become solid or more solid
  • brutality: Extremely mean or violent act or treatment
  • hop: Dance party
  • provocative: Causing anger/sexual interest, e.g. deliberately
  • hip: The upper part of Leg
  • accuse: To claim that someone has done something wrong
  • naturally: In the expected or usual way
  • feminist: Person believing women have the same rights as men
  • endorse: To show or express approval of
  • outrage: Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
  • metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
  • frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
  • vulgar: Being rude or socially inappropriate
  • adolescent: Teenager developing into an adult
  • obscene: (Of language, etc.) referring to sex in a rude way
  • classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
  • establishment: Act, process of starting an organization or system
  • cop: Slang for police officer
  • anthem: Special song that represents a nation or group
  • machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
  • anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
  • band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
  • paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
  • disdain: Lack of respect because you think you are better
  • law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
  • hypocrisy: When one decries a thing while doing it themselves
  • save: To make your computer keep a file
  • number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
  • incest: Sexual intercourse between close relatives
  • brown: Of the color of coffee or chocolate
  • town: Small city
  • small: Little in size; not big
  • star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
  • police: People, often in uniforms, who solve crimes
  • music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
  • breakout: Escape from jail
  • kill: To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
  • snazzy: Flashily stylish; cheap and gaudy in appearance
  • song: Distinctive series of sounds made by a bird
  • butch: (Of women) more like a man in appearance/behavior
  • bobby: Police officer (UK slang)
  • techno: Style of fast heavy electronic dance
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    • accuse

      US /əˈkjuz/

      UK /ə'kju:z/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To claim that someone has done something wrong
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    • adolescent

      US /ˌædə'lesnt/

      UK /ˌædəˈlesnt/

      • Noun
      • Teenager developing into an adult
      • Adjective
      • Of the period between childhood and adulthood
      B2
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    • anthem

      US /ˈænθəm/

      UK /ˈænθəm/

      • Countable Noun
      • Special song that represents a nation or group
      B2
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    • anti

      US /ˈæntaɪ, -ti/

      UK /'æntɪ/

      • Adjective
      • A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
      B2
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    • backlash

      US /ˈbækˌlæʃ/

      UK /ˈbæklæʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
      • A sudden, adverse reaction or consequence, especially in computing or technology.
      C2TOEIC
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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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    • bobby

      US /ˈbɑ:bi/

      UK /ˈbɒbi/

      • Noun
      • Police officer (UK slang)
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • breakout

      US /ˈbrekˌaʊt/

      UK /ˈbreɪkaʊt/

      • Noun
      • Escape from jail
      C2
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    • brutality

      US /bruˈtælɪti/

      UK /bru:'tælətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Extremely mean or violent act or treatment
      B1
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    • butch

      US /bʊtʃ/

      UK /bʊtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • (Of women) more like a man in appearance/behavior
      C2
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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.
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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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    • classic

      US / ˈklæsɪk/

      UK /'klæsɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having a simple, basic design or style
      • (Of song, etc.) popular and famous for a long time
      • Noun
      • Something popular or famous for a long time
      A2
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
      A1
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    • compound

      US /kɑmˈpaUnd/

      UK /'kɒmpaʊnd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of buildings that are walled or fenced off
      • Chemical made up of several others
      • Transitive Verb
      • To pay interest on a loan including the interest
      • To make something from various parts or components
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    • condemn

      US /kənˈdɛm/

      UK /kənˈdem/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
      • To state strongly that person, thing is bad, wrong
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    • controversial

      US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/

      UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
      B1
      More
    • controversy

      US /ˈkɑntrəˌvɚsi/

      UK /'kɒntrəvɜ:sɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong public disagreement about something
      B1
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    • cop

      US /kɑp/

      UK /kɒp/

      • Noun
      • Slang for police officer
      B2
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    • count

      US /kaʊnt/

      UK /kaʊnt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To add things together to find the total number
      • To matter or be important
      • Countable Noun
      • Number of things added together, e.g. votes
      • With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
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    • culture

      US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs and customs of a particular group
      • The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
      A2
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    • debut

      US /deˈbju, ˈdeˌbju/

      UK /'deɪbju:/

      • Noun
      • First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
      B1TOEIC
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    • disdain

      US /dɪsˈden/

      UK /dɪs'deɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of respect because you think you are better
      • Transitive Verb
      • To show contempt for (and so refuse to do)
      B2TOEIC
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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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    • domestic

      US /dəˈmɛstɪk/

      UK /dəˈmestɪk/

      • Noun
      • Someone paid to help with housework in your house
      • Adjective
      • British informal fight between husband and wife
      • Concerning your own home or house
      A2TOEIC
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    • down the road

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At a future time; in the future.
      • Along the street; a short distance away.
      A1
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    • endorse

      US /ɪnˈdɔ:rs/

      UK /ɪnˈdɔ:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To show or express approval of
      • To sign your name on the back of a check
      B2TOEIC
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    • establishment

      US /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

      UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act, process of starting an organization or system
      • Organization, institution or place to do business
      A2TOEIC
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    • feature

      US /ˈfitʃɚ/

      UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special report in a magazine or paper
      • Distinctive or important point of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To highlight or give special importance to
      • To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
      A2TOEIC
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    • feminist

      US /ˈfɛmənɪst/

      UK /ˈfemənɪst/

      • Noun
      • Person believing women have the same rights as men
      B1
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    • for nothing

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
      • Free; without cost
      A1
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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
      A1
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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
      B2TOEIC
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    • hip

      US /hɪp/

      UK /hɪp/

      • Noun
      • The upper part of Leg
      • Adjective
      • Being stylish and popular
      B1
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    • hop

      US /hɑp/

      UK /hɒp/

      • Noun
      • Dance party
      • Small jump, often on one foot
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move from one place to another
      • To make small jump, as from one foot to the other
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    • hypocrisy

      US /hɪˈpɑ:krəsi/

      UK /hɪˈpɒkrəsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • When one decries a thing while doing it themselves
      B2TOEIC
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    • in blood

      US /ɪn blʌd/

      UK /in blʌd/

      • other
      • Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
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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 town

      US /ɪn taʊn/

      UK /in taun/

      • Phrase
      • Present or available in the local area or city.
      • Available or present in a particular place.
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    • incest

      US /ˈɪnˌsɛst/

      UK /ˈɪnsest/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sexual intercourse between close relatives
      B2
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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.
      A1
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    • kill me

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
      • Phrase
      • A direct request to end one's life, often due to unbearable suffering.
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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
      A1
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    • metal

      US /ˈmɛtl/

      UK /ˈmetl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
      • An object made of metal.
      • Adjective
      • Made something such as gold, steel, iron
      A2
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    • music genre

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A category of music characterized by a particular style, form, or content.
      A1
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    • naturally

      US /ˈnætʃərəli, ˈnætʃrə-/

      UK /ˈnætʃrəli/

      • Adverb
      • In the expected or usual way
      • Without the aid of someone or something
      A2
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    • obscene

      US /ɑbˈsin, əb-/

      UK /əbˈsi:n/

      • Adjective
      • (Of language, etc.) referring to sex in a rude way
      B2
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • offensive

      US /əˈfɛnsɪv/

      UK /əˈfensɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Causing displeasure or anger
      • Attacking or intended to attack
      • Noun
      • A military attack
      B1TOEIC
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    • on camera

      US /ɑn ˈkæmərə/

      UK /ɔn ˈkæmərə/

      • Adverb
      • While being filmed or recorded.
      • Adjective
      • Having qualities that make one appear good or effective when filmed.
      A1
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    • outrage

      US /ˈaʊtˌredʒ/

      UK /'aʊtreɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause anger to due to wrong or cruel acts
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    • perspective

      US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/

      UK /pə'spektɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
      • Ability to understand what is important in life
      B1TOEIC
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
      A2
      More
    • pop

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
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    • proceed

      US /proʊˈsi:d/

      UK /prəˈsi:d/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue to do something; carry on
      • To go forward in a certain direction
      A2TOEIC
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    • provocative

      US /prəˈvɑ:kətɪv/

      UK /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Causing anger/sexual interest, e.g. deliberately
      B2
      More
    • rage

      US /reɪdʒ/

      UK /reɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong or violent anger
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act or speak with strong or violent anger
      • To move violently, like a storm
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    • response

      US /rɪˈspɑns/

      UK /riˈspɔns/

      • Noun
      • Something said/written as an answer to something
      • Reaction to something that has occurred
      A2TOEIC
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    • smack

      US /smæk/

      UK /smæk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To slap or hit, e.g. with a resounding noise
      B2
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    • snazzy

      US /ˈsnæzi/

      UK /'snæzɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Flashily stylish; cheap and gaudy in appearance
      C2
      More
    • solidify

      US /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

      UK /səˈlɪdɪfaɪ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make or become solid or more solid
      B1
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    • spark

      US /spɑrk/

      UK /spɑ:k/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small piece of burning material produced by fire
      • Tiny, brief bit of light caused by electric energy
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make tiny, brief bits of light
      B1
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    • stand by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep to an agreement
      • To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
      A1
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
      A2
      More
    • talking head

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A person who appears on television or in a video giving information and opinions, often shown only from the shoulders up.
      • A corporate spokesperson or representative who is frequently interviewed or featured in media appearances.
      A1
      More
    • techno

      US /ˈteknoʊ/

      UK /ˈteknəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Style of fast heavy electronic dance
      C2
      More
    • track

      US /træk/

      UK /træk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use marks to follow a wild animal
      • To move a certain way/follow a particular course
      • Noun
      • A circular course for running
      • Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
      A2TOEIC
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    • violence

      US /ˈvaɪələns/

      UK /ˈvaɪələns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong physical force of nature
      • Use of physical force to harm someone
      B1
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    • violent

      US /ˈvaɪələnt/

      UK /ˈvaɪələnt/

      • Adjective
      • Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
      • Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
      A2
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    • vulgar

      US /ˈvʌlɡɚ/

      UK /ˈvʌlgə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Being rude or socially inappropriate
      B2
      More
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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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    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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