Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • dying to: Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • cold feet: To be nervous or scared before doing something important.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • take it easy
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • go away: To go on vacation
  • on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • get up in: To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • eat out: To eat at a restaurant
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
  • fitting rooms: A room in a store where customers can try on clothes.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
  • in hot water: In trouble; in a difficult situation.
  • hit the books: To study very hard.
  • come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
  • get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • in the mood: Wanting to do something
  • that makes two of us: Expressing that you share the same feeling or situation as another person.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
  • couch potato: A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, usually watching television.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • come over to: To visit someone's house
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • for long: For a considerable period of time.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
  • catch up: To become equal with another person
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • boss about: To give orders in a high-handed or arrogant way; to domineer.
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • down the road: At a future time; in the future.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • work out
  • in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
  • do over: To repeat an action; do something again
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
  • charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • couch: To formulate in a particular style or language
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • reservation: Arrangement to keep a room or table for you
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • invitation: When someone asks another to attend an event, etc.
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
  • blackout: When the electric power is off; outage
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • deep: Complex and important
  • nap: To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
  • minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
  • fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
  • finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
  • hold: To agree to keep something for someone
  • shower: Device producing falling water for cleaning
  • history: Established pattern or record
  • tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
  • wedding: To combine and join two things together as one
  • fitting: To install a machine, equipment etc.
  • recycle: To use old ideas or concepts again
  • salad: Uncooked vegetables made into a dish
  • hungry: Feeling a need or want to eat food
  • beach: Large area of sand, next to an area of water
  • airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
  • honey: Sweet, thick golden liquid that is made by bees
  • homework: Work that a student is given to do at home
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    • above all

      US /əˈbʌv ɔl/

      UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Most importantly; more than anything else.
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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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    • airport

      US /ˈerpɔ:rt/

      UK /ˈeəpɔ:t/

      • Noun
      • A place where passenger planes land and take off
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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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 work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
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    • beach

      US /bitʃ/

      UK /bi:tʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large area of sand, next to an area of water
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of an animal or boat) to get stuck on a shore
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    • blackout

      US /ˈblækˌaʊt/

      UK /'blækaʊt/

      • Noun
      • When the electric power is off; outage
      • A temporary loss of consciousness, sight, or memory.
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    • boss about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give orders in a high-handed or arrogant way; to domineer.
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    • calm down

      US /kɑm daʊn/

      UK /kɑ:m daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make or become relaxed after being stressed
      A2
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    • catch up

      US /kætʃ ʌp/

      UK /kætʃ ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become equal with another person
      • To inform others of the latest news
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
      • To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
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    • charge

      US /tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To run quickly toward someone to attack them
      • To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An attack by running quickly toward someone
      • A price for a service or goods
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    • cold feet

      US /kold fit/

      UK /kəuld fi:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • To be nervous or scared before doing something important.
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
      A1
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    • come on in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • An invitation to enter a place.
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone to join an activity or situation.
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    • come over to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit someone's house
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    • comedy

      US /ˈkɑmɪdi/

      UK /'kɒmədɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
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    • couch

      US /kaʊtʃ/

      UK /kaʊtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To formulate in a particular style or language
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sofa; settee
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    • couch potato

      US /kaʊtʃ pəˈteto/

      UK /kautʃ pəˈteitəu/

      • Countable Noun
      • A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, usually watching television.
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    • do over

      US /du ˈovɚ/

      UK /du: ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To repeat an action; do something again
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    • down the road

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At a future time; in the future.
      • Along the street; a short distance away.
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    • dying to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
      • To have a very strong desire or need for something.
      A1
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    • eat out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To eat at a restaurant
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • fine

      US /faɪn/

      UK /faɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Good, acceptable or satisfactory
      • Of high quality; made with great skill
      • Countable Noun
      • Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
      • (at the end of a piece of music) the end
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    • fitting

      US /ˈfɪtɪŋ/

      UK /ˈfɪtɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To install a machine, equipment etc.
      • To adjust or change to the right size or shape
      • Noun
      • Checking clothes are the right size and shape
      • A part or piece of equipment used for a particular purpose.
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    • fitting rooms

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • A room in a store where customers can try on clothes.
      A1
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    • for long

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a considerable period of time.
      • For a significant duration in the future.
      A1
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    • found out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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    • get together

      US /ɡɛt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /ɡet təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gather, or come together for some purpose
      • To start a romantic relationship.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To meet for social or recreational purposes.
      • To start a romantic relationship.
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    • get up in

      US /ɡɛt ʌp ɪn/

      UK /ɡet ʌp ɪn/

      • other
      • To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
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    • glad

      US /ɡlæd/

      UK /ɡlæd/

      • Adjective
      • Happy or pleased about something/to do something
      • Happy that something happened; pleased
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    • go away

      US /ɡo əˈwe/

      UK /ɡəu əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go on vacation
      • To leave; depart.
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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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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • history

      US /ˈhɪstəri/

      UK /'hɪstrɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Established pattern or record
      • Study of past events as an academic subject
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    • hit the books

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • To study very hard.
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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
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    • homework

      US /ˈhomˌwɚk/

      UK /ˈhəumwə:k/

      • Noun
      • Work that a student is given to do at home
      B2
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    • honey

      US /ˈhʌni/

      UK /ˈhʌni/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sweet, thick golden liquid that is made by bees
      • Noun
      • Darling; used to refer to express love
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    • hungry

      US /ˈhʌŋɡri/

      UK /ˈhʌŋgri/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling a need or want to eat food
      • Feeling a need or want to eat food
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    • in a minute

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very soon; in a short amount of time.
      • Within the duration of one minute.
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    • in a while

      US /ɪn e hwaɪl/

      UK /in ə hwail/

      • Phrase
      • In a short period of time; soon.
      • For a short period of time; soon.
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    • in advance

      US /ɪn ædˈvæns/

      UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Ahead of time; before something happens
      • Noun
      • A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
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    • in hot water

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • In trouble; in a difficult situation.
      • Experiencing disapproval or facing punishment for one's actions.
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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 dark

      US /ɪn ði dɑrk/

      UK /in ðə dɑ:k/

      • Adjective
      • Uninformed about something; unaware.
      • Phrase
      • In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
      • In a place with little or no light.
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    • in the mood

      US /ɪn ði mud/

      UK /in ðə mu:d/

      • Adjective
      • Wanting to do something
      • Having a desire for sex
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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    • in touch

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having contact or communication with someone.
      • Aware of or informed about something.
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    • invitation

      US /ˌɪnvɪˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When someone asks another to attend an event, etc.
      • A card or written form used to invite someone.
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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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    • 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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    • on the beach

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
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    • on the couch

      US /ɑn ðə kaʊtʃ/

      UK /ɒn ðə kaʊtʃ/

      • other
      • Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
      B1
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    • once in a while

      US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; not very often.
      • Occasionally; not very often.
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • quiz

      US /kwɪz/

      UK /kwɪz/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A game in which players answer questions on topics
      • Brief spoken or written test, given to students
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask a person many questions about something
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    • recycle

      US /riˈsaɪkəl/

      UK /ˌri:'saɪkl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use old ideas or concepts again
      • To send used things to be turned into new things
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    • reservation

      US /ˌrɛzɚˈveʃən/

      UK /ˌrezə'veɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Arrangement to keep a room or table for you
      • Area of land kept for indigenous peoples
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
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    • salad

      US /ˈsæləd/

      UK /ˈsæləd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Uncooked vegetables made into a dish
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    • shower

      US /ˈʃaʊɚ/

      UK /ˈʃaʊə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device producing falling water for cleaning
      • Process of washing your body under running water
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To wash your body under running water
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
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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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    • take it easy

      US /tek ɪt ˈizi/

      UK /teik it ˈi:zi/

      • Phrase
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    • that makes two of us

      US /ðæt meɪks tu əv ʌs/

      UK /ðæt meɪks tu: əv əs/

      • other
      • Expressing that you share the same feeling or situation as another person.
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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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    • through with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
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    • tired

      US /ˈtaɪərd/

      UK /ˈtaɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
      • Transitive Verb
      • To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
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    • turned out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      • Transitive Verb
      • To extinguish or switch off lights.
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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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    • wedding

      US /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

      UK /ˈwedɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine and join two things together as one
      • Noun
      • A marriage of two people
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    • work at

      US /wɚk æt/

      UK /wə:k æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a job at a particular place or organization.
      • To make an effort to improve something.
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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
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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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