Vocabulary

  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • have to: Must do
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • bubble up: To rise to the surface in bubbles.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • sleep on it: To delay making a decision about something until the next day so that you have time to think about it carefully
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • take it easy
  • first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
  • says it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • bad word: An offensive or taboo word; a swear word.
  • from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
  • work over: To physically attack or beat someone severely.
  • of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • slow down: To reduce the speed
  • out of the way: Remote; isolated.
  • tune out: To stop paying attention to something; ignore
  • sit by: To do nothing while something bad is happening.
  • hanging out: To spend time with your friends
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • white noise machine: A device that produces a constant, consistent sound used to mask other noises, often used to aid sleep or concentration.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • swap out: To replace something with something else.
  • judging from: Based on the available evidence or information.
  • up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
  • at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • book on: A book about a particular subject.
  • red flag: A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
  • count your blessings: Be grateful for what you have, rather than complaining about what you don't have.
  • pitch black: Extremely dark; completely without light.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • in competition: Taking part in a contest or rivalry.
  • reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • wildest dreams: The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
  • on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
  • out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • well rested: Having had enough rest or sleep; feeling refreshed.
  • long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
  • under the covers: Lying in bed, usually covered by bedclothes.
  • take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • sign up to: To register for something, like a service or a course.
  • on a daily basis: Happening every day.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • mess up: To make a mistake
  • halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • permanent: Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
  • insomnia: Inability to sleep for many nights
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
  • draw: To attract attention to someone or something
  • society: A group who meet to share values or interests
  • snooze: A short light sleep; nap
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • institute: Organization studying science, engineering etc.
  • fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
  • professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
  • deprive: To deny someone access to or take away something
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • mattress: Thick soft part of a bed that you lie on
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • awake: To make aware of (a certain feeling or memory)
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
  • podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
  • nap: To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
  • loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
  • rap: To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
  • professor: Teacher who teaches at a college or university
  • bum: (Slang) the part of the body on which you sit
  • bowman: Person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • advice

      US /əd'vaɪs/

      UK /ədˈvaɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Suggestion about what would help someone
      • Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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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 least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • at stake

      US /æt stek/

      UK /æt steik/

      • Phrase
      • At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
      • In question; depending on what happens
      • Adjective
      • At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful.
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    • at the end of the day

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • awake

      US /əˈwek/

      UK /əˈweɪk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make aware of (a certain feeling or memory)
      • To wake from sleep; wake someone from sleep
      • Adjective
      • Not asleep; up; alert
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

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

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • An offensive or taboo word; a swear word.
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    • book on

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A book about a particular subject.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To place a bet on something.
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    • bowman

      US /ˈboʊmən/

      UK /ˈbəʊmən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
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    • bubble up

      US /ˈbʌbəl ʌp/

      UK /ˈbʌbl ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rise to the surface in bubbles.
      • To emerge or intensify, especially a feeling or emotion.
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    • bum

      US /bʌm/

      UK /bʌm/

      • Noun
      • (Slang) the part of the body on which you sit
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    • clock in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
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    • count your blessings

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • Be grateful for what you have, rather than complaining about what you don't have.
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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.
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    • deprive

      US /dɪˈpraɪv/

      UK /dɪˈpraɪv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To deny someone access to or take away 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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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • first three

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
      • Adjective
      • Referring to the top three positions in a ranking or competition.
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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    • from scratch

      US /frʌm skrætʃ/

      UK /frɔm skrætʃ/

      • Phrase
      • From the very beginning; from nothing.
      • From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
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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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    • halfway through

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
      • Phrase
      • Having completed approximately half of something.
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    • hanging out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in competition

      US /ɪn ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/

      UK /in ˌkɒmpəˈtiʃən/

      • other
      • Taking part in a contest or rivalry.
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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 general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • in love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in the meantime

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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    • insomnia

      US /ɪnˈsɑ:mniə/

      UK /ɪnˈsɒmniə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Inability to sleep for many nights
      • A specific instance or occurrence of sleeplessness.
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    • institute

      US / ˈɪnstɪˌtut, -ˌtjut/

      UK /'ɪnstɪtju:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Organization studying science, engineering etc.
      • A short intensive course of instruction, often focusing on a specific topic.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start or commence doing, e.g. a business plan
      • To establish or start (a system, rule, or course of action).
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    • judging from

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Based on the available evidence or information.
      • Based on someone's looks or outward presentation.
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    • long list

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
      • A list that is excessively long and therefore boring or difficult to manage.
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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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    • loud

      US /laʊd/

      UK /laʊd/

      • Adjective
      • Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
      • Making a lot of noise
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    • mattress

      US /ˈmætrɪs/

      UK /'mætrəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thick soft part of a bed that you lie on
      • The material or construction of a mattress.
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    • memory

      US /ˈmɛməri/

      UK /'memərɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability of the mind to call back past things
      • Space for the storage of information on a computer
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    • mess up

      US /mɛs ʌp/

      UK /mes ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a mistake
      • To make something untidy or dirty.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something untidy or dirty.
      • To spoil or ruin something.
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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    • nap

      US /næp/

      UK /næp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Brief period of sleep or rest during the day
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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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    • of value

      US /ʌv ˈvælju/

      UK /ɔv ˈvælju/

      • Adjective
      • Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
      • Providing a benefit or advantage.
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    • on a daily basis

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening every day.
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    • on the job

      US /ɑn ði dʒɑb/

      UK /ɔn ðə dʒɔb/

      • Phrase
      • While working; during the course of employment.
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    • on the other side of

      US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • Located across something from a given point.
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • out of the question

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Impossible; not worth discussing.
      • Idiom
      • Impossible; not to be considered.
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    • out of the way

      US /aʊt ʌv ði we/

      UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/

      • Adjective
      • Remote; isolated.
      • No longer obstructing or hindering.
      • Phrase
      • Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
      • Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
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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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    • permanent

      US /ˈpɚmənənt/

      UK /'pɜ:mənənt/

      • Adjective
      • Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
      • Intended to last or remain for an unlimited period
      • Noun
      • A person who is a permanent employee.
      • A chemical treatment to create lasting curls or waves in the hair.
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    • pitch black

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely dark; completely without light.
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    • podcast

      US /'pɑ:dkæst/

      UK /'pɒdkɑ:st/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
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    • professional

      US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/

      UK /prə'feʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
      • Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
      • Noun
      • Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
      • One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
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    • professor

      US /prəˈfɛsɚ/

      UK /prəˈfesə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Teacher who teaches at a college or university
      • A title given to a teacher of the highest academic rank in a college or university.
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    • rap

      US /ræp/

      UK /ræp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
      • Noun
      • Music with a strong beat and spoken lyrics
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    • reach out

      US /ritʃ aʊt/

      UK /ri:tʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attempt to communicate with someone.
      • To offer help and support to someone.
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    • red flag

      US /rɛd flæɡ/

      UK /red flæɡ/

      • Noun
      • A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
      • A symbol of socialism or communism.
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    • research

      US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/

      UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
      • To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Study done to discover new ideas and facts
      • A particular area or topic of study.
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    • says it all

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      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
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    • separate

      US /'sepəreɪt/

      UK /'sepəreɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Being different from or unrelated to another
      • Not connected; different.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide two things by being in between them
      • To move things away from each other
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    • shut off

      US /ʃʌt ɔf/

      UK /ʃʌt ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop the movement of something, such as water
      • To isolate oneself from others.
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    • sign up to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To register for something, like a service or a course.
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    • sit by

      US /sit baɪ/

      UK /sit bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To do nothing while something bad is happening.
      • To be positioned next to something or someone.
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    • sleep on it

      US /slip ɑn ɪt/

      UK /sli:p ɔn it/

      • Verb Phrase
      • To delay making a decision about something until the next day so that you have time to think about it carefully
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    • slow down

      US /slo daʊn/

      UK /sləu daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the speed
      • To become less active or busy.
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    • snooze

      US /snuz/

      UK /snu:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A short light sleep; nap
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To sleep lightly for a short period of time
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    • society

      US /səˈsaɪɪti/

      UK /sə'saɪətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group who meet to share values or interests
      • Group of people living together
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
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    • stay away

      US /ste əˈwe/

      UK /stei əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
      • To remain absent from a place or event.
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    • stress

      US / strɛs/

      UK /stres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
      • To put pressure on something or someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
      • Pressure on something or someone
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    • swap out

      US /swɑp aʊt/

      UK /swɔp aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To replace something with something else.
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    • take it easy

      US /tek ɪt ˈizi/

      UK /teik it ˈi:zi/

      • Phrase
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    • take off

      US /tek ɔf/

      UK /teik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove, e.g. your clothes
      • To make arrangements to be absent from work
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove (an item of clothing).
      • To depart; to leave.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • tune out

      US /tun aʊt/

      UK /tju:n aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop paying attention to something; ignore
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    • under the covers

      US /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈkʌvɚz/

      UK /ˈʌndə ðə ˈkʌvəz/

      • other
      • Lying in bed, usually covered by bedclothes.
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    • up against

      US /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      • Phrase
      • Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
      • In close proximity or contact with something.
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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    • well rested

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having had enough rest or sleep; feeling refreshed.
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    • white noise machine

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A device that produces a constant, consistent sound used to mask other noises, often used to aid sleep or concentration.
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    • wildest dreams

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
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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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    • without further ado

      US /wɪðˈaʊt ˈfɚðɚ əˈdu/

      UK /wiˈðaut ˈfə:ðə əˈdu:/

      • Phrase
      • Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
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    • work over

      US /wɝk ˈoʊvɚ/

      UK /wɜ:k ˈəuvə/

      • other
      • To physically attack or beat someone severely.
      • To revise, review, or improve something by careful effort.
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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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