Vocabulary

  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • have to: Must do
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • in sync: Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
  • of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
  • every single night: Each and every night; without exception.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in terms of
  • one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
  • clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
  • incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • work up to: To gradually increase effort or level until reaching a goal.
  • regardless of
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • take a piece: To remove a portion of something.
  • down the middle: In or along the center of something.
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • in the bedroom: Located or happening inside the bedroom.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • drug free: Being in a state of not using or being influenced by drugs.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
  • adrenaline: Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
  • insomnia: Inability to sleep for many nights
  • consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
  • hygiene: Cleanliness; being clean
  • amount: Quantity of something
  • stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
  • contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
  • avoid: To prevent from happening
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • consistency: Quality of behaving or meaning the same
  • cue: Word or action in a play to tell an actor to speak
  • suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
  • cortisol: Adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
  • melatonin: Hormone secreted by the pineal gland
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • favor: Support or approval from people
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
  • inconsistent: Not tying together logically or with the facts
  • alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
  • caffeine: Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
  • reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
  • produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
  • internal: Being or happening in the body
  • adenosine: (biochemistry) a nucleoside that is a structural component of nucleic acids; it is present in all living cells in a combined form as a constituent of DNA and RNA and ADP and ATP and AMP
  • alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
  • important: Having power or authority
  • solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • intentional: Done with a deliberate plan to do or achieve
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • subtract: To take away a value or amount from another
  • nap: To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
  • production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
  • brush: To touch against a thing very lightly when moving
  • elevate: To make something higher
  • maximum: Largest or highest number or amount of something
  • vitamin: Health-giving substance needed for body function
  • runway: Long road where planes take off and land
  • bacon: Salted meat from a pig
  • omelet: An egg mixture cooked until just set
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    • adrenaline

      US /əˈdrɛnəlɪn/

      UK /ə'drenəlɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
      • The intense excitement and energy felt when in a dangerous or exciting situation.
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    • alarm

      US /əˈlɑ:rm/

      UK /əˈlɑ:m/

      • Noun
      • Sound or light used for a warning or alert
      • an alarm clock
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone unpleasantly surprised
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    • alcohol

      US /ˈælkəˌhɔl,-ˌhɑl/

      UK /'ælkəhɒl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
      • Drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer
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    • all the things

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
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    • anxiety

      US /æŋˈzaɪɪti/

      UK /æŋ'zaɪətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
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    • as opposed to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
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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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    • avoid

      US /əˈvɔɪd/

      UK /ə'vɔɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent from happening
      • To stay away from
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    • bacon

      US /ˈbekən/

      UK /ˈbeɪkən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Salted meat from a pig
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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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    • brush

      US /brʌʃ/

      UK /brʌʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To touch against a thing very lightly when moving
      • To clean, paint, or apply something with a brush
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quick and gentle movement
      • Thing with hairs used to apply paint, etc.
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    • caffeine

      US /kæˈfin, ˈkæfˌin, ˈkæfiɪn/

      UK /ˈkæfi:n/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
      • The amount of caffeine in a substance.
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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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    • consistency

      US /kənˈsɪstənsi/

      UK /kən'sɪstənsɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of behaving or meaning the same
      • Physical quality of being smooth, thick, lumpy
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    • consistent

      US /kənˈsɪstənt/

      UK /kənˈsɪstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Agreeing with or being similar to another part
      • In agreement; reliable
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    • contribute

      US /kənˈtrɪbjut/

      UK /kən'trɪbju:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be a factor in causing something to happen
      • To donate, give (money) or help to something
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
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    • cue

      US /kju/

      UK /kju:/

      • Noun
      • Word or action in a play to tell an actor to speak
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a signal telling someone when to act/speak
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    • down the middle

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In or along the center of something.
      • (In baseball) directly over the center of home plate.
      • Adjective
      • Taking a neutral or moderate position; avoiding extremes.
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    • drug free

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Being in a state of not using or being influenced by drugs.
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    • elevate

      US /ˈɛləˌvet/

      UK /ˈelɪveɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something higher
      • To raise something in status, importance, feeling
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    • every single night

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Each and every night; without exception.
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    • exercise

      US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/

      UK /'eksəsaɪz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work out to become stronger and healthier
      • To retain your ability or practice your skills
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical activity to increase health and strength
      • Set of questions in a text book
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    • favor

      US /ˈfevɚ/

      UK /'feɪvə/

      • Noun
      • Support or approval from people
      • Small gift given out at a party
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prefer or promote over another
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hygiene

      US /ˈhaɪˌdʒin/

      UK /ˈhaɪdʒi:n/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Cleanliness; being clean
      • Practices for maintaining personal cleanliness.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in sync

      US /ɪn sɪŋk/

      UK /in siŋk/

      • Adjective
      • Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
      • Adverb
      • In a state of coordination or harmony.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the bedroom

      US /ɪn ði ˈbɛdˌrum/

      UK /ɪn ði ˈbedru:m/

      • other
      • Located or happening inside the bedroom.
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    • inconsistent

      US /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

      UK /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Not tying together logically or with the facts
      • Not staying the same in quality, behavior, or beliefs.
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    • incredibly important

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely significant or crucial.
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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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    • intentional

      US /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/

      UK /ɪnˈtenʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Done with a deliberate plan to do or achieve
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    • internal

      US /ɪnˈtɚnəl/

      UK /inˈtə:nəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being or happening in the body
      • Being, happening in a country, state, organization
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    • maximum

      US /ˈmæksəməm/

      UK /ˈmæksɪməm/

      • Noun
      • Largest or highest number or amount of something
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    • melatonin

      US //mel.əˈtoʊ.nɪn//

      UK //mel.əˈtəʊ.nɪn//

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Hormone secreted by the pineal gland
      • A synthetic form of the hormone melatonin, often taken as a dietary supplement to promote sleep.
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
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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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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • of itself

      US /ʌv ɪtˈself/

      UK /əv ɪtˈself/

      • other
      • Happening automatically without external cause or help.
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    • omelet

      US /ˈɑməlɪt, ˈɑmlɪt/

      UK /'ɒmlɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • An egg mixture cooked until just set
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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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    • one of those things

      US /wʌn əv ðoʊz θɪŋz/

      UK /wʌn əv ðəuz θɪŋz/

      • other
      • An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
      B2
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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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    • put together

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
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    • quality

      US /ˈkwɑlɪti/

      UK /'kwɒlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feature associated with someone or something
      • High level of worth or excellence
      • Adjective
      • Of a high standard
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    • reduce

      US /rɪˈdus, -ˈdjus/

      UK /rɪ'dju:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
      • To boil a liquid until it has decreased in amount
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    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
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    • runway

      US /ˈrʌnˌwe/

      UK /ˈrʌnweɪ/

      • Noun
      • Long road where planes take off and land
      • Narrow raised stage extending into the audience
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    • solve

      US /sɑ:lv/

      UK /sɒlv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
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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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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
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    • subtract

      US /səbˈtrækt/

      UK /səbˈtrækt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take away a value or amount from another
      • To take away a value or amount from another
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    • suffer

      US / ˈsʌfɚ/

      UK /'sʌfə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience pain, illness, or injury
      • To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
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    • take a piece

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To remove a portion of something.
      • Idiom
      • To gain an advantage or share of something, especially in business.
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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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    • vitamin

      US /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

      UK /ˈvɪtəmɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Health-giving substance needed for body function
      • Adjective
      • Containing or supplemented with vitamins.
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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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    • with respect to

      US /wɪð rɪˈspɛkt tu/

      UK /wið risˈpekt tu:/

      • Preposition
      • In relation to; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • In relation to; concerning.
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    • work up to

      US /wɝk ʌp tə/

      UK /wɜ:k ʌp tə/

      • other
      • To gradually increase effort or level until reaching a 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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