Vocabulary

  • at least: As a minimum
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • such as: For example; like
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • in the works: Being planned or prepared; in progress.
  • regardless of
  • on the nose: Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • touch on: To briefly discuss
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
  • at last: Finally; after a long delay.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
  • at worst: If the most unfavorable outcome happens.
  • silver screen: The cinema; the film industry.
  • the silver screen: The cinema; the world of films.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
  • cash in: To sell asset to get money back
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • add on: To attach or include something extra.
  • bells and whistles: Attractive but often nonessential features; ornamentation.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • fatigue: Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
  • grab: To take and hold something quickly
  • debate: General public discussion of a topic
  • evolve: To develop certain features
  • attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
  • dread: To await with great fear
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • nostalgia: Sad, but positive feeling about memories/the past
  • distract: To draw someone's attention away from something
  • lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
  • intriguing: Interesting; arousing your curiosity or wonder
  • realistic: Looks or appears real; like things really are
  • abundance: Quantity that is very large or more than enough
  • momentum: Speed or force that is gained when something moves
  • inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
  • villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
  • persistent: Continuing to do something despite challenges
  • diminish: To make something smaller or less important
  • release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
  • strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
  • renaissance: Period of intense activity in art and science
  • capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • perpetual: Continuing forever
  • evoke: To bring forth a certain feeling or memory
  • immerse: To put something in liquid until it is covered
  • lure: Appealing quality that attracts people
  • era: Period characterized by particular events, people
  • nuance: Small, not obvious difference in meaning, etc.
  • uncanny: So keen and perceptive as to seem supernatural
  • framework: Skeleton structure of a building or construction
  • tale: Story that is not true
  • discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
  • bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
  • animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
  • counterpart: Person/thing having same function/characteristics
  • utilize: To use something for a particular purpose
  • original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
  • modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
  • animate: To give life, energy, or motion to something
  • hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
  • display: (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
  • announcement: Act of informing people about something publicly
  • bang: To strike something loudly or forcefully
  • succession: Act of officially taking over someone's position
  • mermaid: Creature with top half a woman, bottom half a fish
  • upcoming: Occurring soon; approaching
  • blatant: (Of a bad thing) very obvious; done without shame
  • action: Something that a person or thing does
  • less: Smaller in amount or degree
  • heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
  • live: To be alive
  • powerhouse: Highly energetic and indefatigable person
  • progressively: In a progressive manner
  • face: To cover a surface with something like paint
  • number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
  • bombardment: Act of dropping bombs on a place
  • genie: Magic spirit that can make wishes come true
  • seminal: Being the inspiration for future development
  • rendition: Performance of a particular piece, esp. of music
  • aneurysm: Dangerous swelling of blood vessel in brain/heart
  • arrival: When someone or something gets to at a place
  • sing: To make musical sounds with your voice
  • artistry: A superior skill you can learn by study, practice
  • king: Person considered the best or top at something
  • cinderella: A fictional young girl who is saved from her stepmother and stepsisters by her fairy godmother and a handsome prince
  • undersea: Beneath the surface of the sea
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    • abundance

      US /əˈbʌndəns/

      UK /əˈbʌndəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quantity that is very large or more than enough
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    • action

      US /ˈækʃən/

      UK /'ækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that a person or thing does
      • A lawsuit.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act to do something
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    • add on

      US /æd ɑn/

      UK /æd ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attach or include something extra.
      • Countable Noun
      • A feature that can be added to a computer program or website.
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    • aneurysm

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Dangerous swelling of blood vessel in brain/heart
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    • animate

      US /ˈænəˌmet/

      UK /'ænɪmeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give life, energy, or motion to something
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    • animation

      US /ˌænəˈmeʃən/

      UK /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
      • Liveliness or energy in behavior or expression.
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    • announcement

      US /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

      UK /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

      • Noun
      • Act of informing people about something publicly
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    • at best

      US /æt bɛst/

      UK /æt best/

      • Phrase
      • Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
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    • at last

      US /æt læst/

      UK /æt lɑ:st/

      • Adverb
      • Finally; after a long delay.
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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 worst

      US /æt wɚst/

      UK /æt wə:st/

      • Adverb
      • If the most unfavorable outcome happens.
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    • attempt

      US /əˈtɛmpt/

      UK /ə'tempt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to do something challenging or difficult
      • Noun
      • Effort made to try to do or accomplish something
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    • bang

      US /bæŋ/

      UK /bæŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike something loudly or forcefully
      • Noun
      • Sudden loud noise, as when a bomb explodes
      • A loud noise
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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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    • bells and whistles

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Attractive but often nonessential features; ornamentation.
      • Extra features that are not essential but add to the appeal or functionality.
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    • blatant

      US /ˈbleɪtnt/

      UK /ˈbleɪtnt/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a bad thing) very obvious; done without shame
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    • bombardment

      US /bɒm'bɑ:dmənt/

      UK /bɒm'bɑ:dmənt/

      • Noun
      • Act of dropping bombs on a place
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    • bury

      US /ˈbɛri/

      UK /'berɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something into the ground and cover it
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    • by now

      US /baɪ naʊ/

      UK /bai nau/

      • Phrase
      • At the present time or already; before the present.
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    • capture

      US /ˈkæptʃɚ/

      UK /'kæptʃə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
      • To record, tape, or film something
      • Noun
      • The act of seizing or taking control of something.
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    • cash in

      US /kæʃ ɪn/

      UK /kæʃ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To sell asset to get money back
      • To sell something to get cash
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    • counterpart

      US /ˈkaʊntərpɑ:rt/

      UK /ˈkaʊntəpɑ:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person/thing having same function/characteristics
      B2
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    • debate

      US / dɪˈbet/

      UK /dɪ'beɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • General public discussion of a topic
      • A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider options before making a decision
      • To take part in a formal discussion
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    • diminish

      US /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

      UK /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something smaller or less important
      • To imply someone's reputation is less good
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    • display

      US /dɪˈsple/

      UK /dɪˈspleɪ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
      • To show, e.g. your feelings, thoughts; demonstrate
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Arrangement of objects so people can see or buy
      • A device for showing information visually, such as a screen.
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    • distract

      US /dɪˈstrækt/

      UK /dɪ'strækt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To draw someone's attention away from something
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    • dread

      US /drɛd/

      UK /dred/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To await with great fear
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    • era

      US /'ɪrə/

      UK /'ɪərə/

      • Noun
      • Period characterized by particular events, people
      • A major division of geological time, usually divided into periods.
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    • evoke

      US /ɪˈvok/

      UK /ɪ'vəʊk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring forth a certain feeling or memory
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    • evolve

      US /ɪˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪ'vɒlv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To develop certain features
      • To develop or change slowly over time
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    • fatigue

      US /fəˈtiɡ/

      UK /fəˈti:g/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
      • Being very tired
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone or something to become very tired
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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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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    • found out

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈfreɪmwɜ:rk/

      UK /ˈfreɪmwɜ:k/

      • Noun
      • Skeleton structure of a building or construction
      • Basic structure of something
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    • genie

      US /ˈdʒini/

      UK /'dʒi:nɪ/

      • Noun
      • Magic spirit that can make wishes come true
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    • grab

      US /ɡræb/

      UK /ɡræb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and hold something quickly
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    • hire

      US /haɪr/

      UK /ˈhaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
      • To give the use of something in exchange for money
      • Noun
      • Short term rental of something e.g. car, phone
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    • immerse

      US /ɪˈmɜ:rs/

      UK /ɪˈmɜ:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something in liquid until it is covered
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To become completely involved in something
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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 on

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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    • in the works

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Being planned or prepared; in progress.
      • Phrase
      • Under development or being actively planned.
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    • in theaters

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Currently showing at movie theaters.
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    • inspire

      US /ɪnˈspaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone an idea to do or make something
      • To make someone feel a certain emotion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe in
      • To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
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    • intriguing

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Interesting; arousing your curiosity or wonder
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone interested or curious
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    • lack

      US /læk/

      UK /læk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To not have, or not have enough, of something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The state of not having or not having enough of
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    • lure

      US /lʊr/

      UK /lʊə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Appealing quality that attracts people
      • Device used to attract animals to catch them
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract someone using something appealing
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    • mermaid

      US /ˈmɜrˌmeɪd/

      UK /'mɜ:meɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Creature with top half a woman, bottom half a fish
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    • momentum

      US /moˈmɛntəm/

      UK /mə'mentəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Speed or force that is gained when something moves
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    • nostalgia

      US /nəˈstældʒə/

      UK /nɒˈstældʒə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sad, but positive feeling about memories/the past
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    • nuance

      US /ˈnu:ɑ:ns/

      UK /ˈnju:ɑ:ns/

      • Noun
      • Small, not obvious difference in meaning, etc.
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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 itself

      US /ʌv ɪtˈself/

      UK /əv ɪtˈself/

      • other
      • Happening automatically without external cause or help.
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    • on display

      US /ɑn dɪˈsple/

      UK /ɔn disˈplei/

      • Adjective
      • In a place where something can be seen by the public.
      • Adverb
      • Available for viewing.
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    • on purpose

      US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/

      • Idiom
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
      • Phrase
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • on the nose

      US /ɑn ði noz/

      UK /ɔn ðə nəuz/

      • Adverb
      • Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
      • Adjective
      • Having a strong and distinct aroma, especially in wine tasting.
      • Completely accurate or correct.
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

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

      US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/

      UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/

      • Adjective
      • Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
      • Being unique or thinking differently from others
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
      • A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
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    • perpetual

      US /pərˈpetʃuəl/

      UK /pəˈpetʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Continuing forever
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    • persistent

      US /pərˈsɪstənt/

      UK /pəˈsɪstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Continuing to do something despite challenges
      • Continuing to exist or occur for a long time.
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    • progressively

      US /prəˈɡrɛsɪvlɪ/

      UK /prəˈgresɪvli/

      • Adverb
      • In a progressive manner
      • To an increasing extent; more and more.
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • realistic

      US /ˌriəˈlɪstɪk/

      UK /ˌri:əˈlɪstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Looks or appears real; like things really are
      • Having or showing a practical awareness of things as they are
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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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    • release

      US /rɪ'li:s/

      UK /rɪ'li:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To free someone from a responsibility or burden
      • To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
      • Noun
      • Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
      • Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
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    • renaissance

      US /ˈrenəsɑ:ns/

      UK /rɪˈneɪsns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Period of intense activity in art and science
      • Renewed interest in a particular field or subject
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or characteristic of the Renaissance.
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    • rendition

      US /rɛnˈdɪʃən/

      UK /renˈdɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Performance of a particular piece, esp. of music
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    • seminal

      US /ˈsɛmənəl/

      UK /ˈsemɪnl/

      • Adjective
      • Being the inspiration for future development
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    • silver screen

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The cinema; the film industry.
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    • strip

      US /strɪp/

      UK /strɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
      • To remove something, e.g. paint from a wall
      • Countable Noun
      • Long narrow piece, such as ribbon or land
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    • succession

      US /səkˈsɛʃən/

      UK /səkˈseʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of officially taking over someone's position
      • Things that happen one after another in a series
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
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    • tale

      US /tel/

      UK /teɪl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Story that is not true
      • Story about colorful and imaginary events
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    • the silver screen

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The cinema; the world of films.
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    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
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    • touch on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To briefly discuss
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    • uncanny

      US /ʌnˈkæni/

      UK /ʌn'kænɪ/

      • Adjective
      • So keen and perceptive as to seem supernatural
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    • undersea

      US /ˈʌndərsi:/

      UK /ˈʌndəsi:/

      • Adjective
      • Beneath the surface of the sea
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    • upcoming

      US /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/

      UK /ˈʌpkʌmɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Occurring soon; approaching
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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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    • utilize

      US /ˈjutlˌaɪz/

      UK /ˈju:təlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use something for a particular purpose
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    • villain

      US /ˈvɪlən/

      UK /'vɪlən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Character in a story who is mean or evil
      • Something or someone regarded as responsible for trouble or harm.
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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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    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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    Ever wonder why so many people HATE Disney's live-action remakes? This video dives into the 'cash grab' and 'nostalgia trap' behind these films, giving you a fun look at film criticism and why audiences might be feeling 'fatigue'. You'll pick up some great vocabulary for discussing movies and cultural trends!

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