Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • rational: Able to think clearly
  • path: Method of living leading to a particular result
  • huge: Very very large
  • release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
  • leap: To enter or start something eagerly
  • majestic: Characterized by an imposing or stately appearance
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • surgery: Medical operation involving cutting into body
  • fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
  • abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
  • hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
  • habitat: Natural place where a plant or animal lives
  • bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • buddy: Friend, usually male
  • guilt: Shame at doing something bad or wrong
  • altogether: All things considered
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
  • trip: To release an electrical switch
  • emotionally: In a way that shows your feelings
  • soul: Central or basic part of something
  • natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
  • afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • basement: Floor or room in a building beneath the ground
  • salmon: Light pinkish orange color
  • understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
  • hold: To agree to keep something for someone
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
  • clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
  • whale: To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
  • tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
  • prawn: Largish edible shellfish with ten legs
  • reel: To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
  • cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
  • eel: Long thin fish that looks like a snake
  • blindfold: To tie a cloth over your eyes so you can't see
  • blackmail: To threaten to tell a secret unless you are paid
  • clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
  • cod: Type of large fish that is often eaten
  • kelp: Large brown seaweed with fluted leathery fronds
  • reconnect: To connect again
  • trout: Fish that lives in rivers and streams
  • carp: To complain a lot
  • orca: Whale
  • walkie: Journey on foot done for pleasure or exercise
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    • abandon

      US /əˈbændən/

      UK /ə'bændən/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
      • To withdraw your support, or leave someone
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Wild, carefree behavior
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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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    • 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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    • altogether

      US /ˌɔltəˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /ˌɔ:ltəˈgeðə(r)/

      • Adverb
      • All things considered
      • Completely and entirely, fully
      A2
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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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    • 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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    • basement

      US /ˈbesmənt/

      UK /ˈbeɪsmənt/

      • Noun
      • Floor or room in a building beneath the ground
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    • blackmail

      US /ˈblækˌmel/

      UK /ˈblækmeɪl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To threaten to tell a secret unless you are paid
      B1
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    • blindfold

      US /ˈblaɪndˌfold/

      UK /'blaɪndfəʊld/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tie a cloth over your eyes so you can't see
      • To prevent someone from seeing or understanding something clearly.
      • Countable Noun
      • A cloth tied over your eyes so you can't see
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    • buddy

      US /ˈbʌdi/

      UK /'bʌdɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Friend, usually male
      • A term of address, often used informally.
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    • bury

      US /ˈbɛri/

      UK /'berɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something into the ground and cover it
      B1
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    • carp

      US /kɑrp/

      UK /kɑ:p/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To complain a lot
      • Noun
      • Large gold and white fresh water fish
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    • chip

      US /tʃɪp/

      UK /tʃɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To break a small piece off something such as a cup
      • To break into small pieces, often with a tool
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small piece that has broken off (e.g. from cup)
      • Piece of computer hardware that does calculations
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    • clothe

      US /kloʊð/

      UK /kləʊð/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
      B1
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    • cod

      US /kɑ:d/

      UK /kɒd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of large fish that is often eaten
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    • cream

      US /krim/

      UK /kri:m/

      • Adjective
      • Pale color that is yellowish white
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
      • Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
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    • eel

      US /il/

      UK /i:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long thin fish that looks like a snake
      • The flesh of an eel used as food.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To evade or avoid something, especially a question or responsibility, in a slippery or evasive manner.
      B2
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    • emotionally

      US /ɪˈmoʃənl:ɪ/

      UK /ɪ'məʊʃənəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that shows your feelings
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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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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

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

      US /ɡɪlt/

      UK /gɪlt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Shame at doing something bad or wrong
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    • habitat

      US /ˈhæbɪˌtæt/

      UK /'hæbɪtæt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Natural place where a plant or animal lives
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    • hang

      US /hæŋ/

      UK /hæŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
      • To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To float, move softly, or remain in the air
      • To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
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    • hang on

      US /hæŋ ɑn/

      UK /hæŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for the person you phoned to answer
      • To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
      A2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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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.
      A1
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
      A2
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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 touch

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

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

      US /kɛlp/

      UK /kelp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Large brown seaweed with fluted leathery fronds
      C2
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    • leap

      US /lip/

      UK /li:p/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To enter or start something eagerly
      • (Of prices) to increase quickly by a large amount
      • Noun
      • (Of prices) a quick large increase
      • A large forward step or jump
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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    • majestic

      US /məˈdʒɛstɪk/

      UK /mə'dʒestɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Characterized by an imposing or stately appearance
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

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

      US /'ɔ:rkə/

      UK /'ɔ:kə/

      • Noun
      • Whale
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    • owe

      US /o/

      UK /əʊ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
      • To credit someone or thing for making it possible
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    • path

      US /pæθ, pɑθ/

      UK /pɑ:θ/

      • Noun
      • Method of living leading to a particular result
      • Track made with stones, by walking over the ground
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    • prawn

      US /prɔn/

      UK /prɔ:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Largish edible shellfish with ten legs
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    • rational

      US /ˈræʃənəl/

      UK /'ræʃnəl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to think clearly
      • A real number that can be written as a ratio of two integers.
      • Noun
      • A rational person.
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    • reconnect

      US /ˌriːkəˈnekt/

      UK /ˌri:kəˈnekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To connect again
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    • reel

      US /ril/

      UK /ri:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
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    • relate

      US /rɪˈlet/

      UK /rɪ'leɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demonstrate a logical relationship between
      • To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
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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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    • salmon

      US /ˈsæmən/

      UK /ˈsæmən/

      • Noun
      • Light pinkish orange color
      • Large fish with silver skin and pink flesh
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    • soul

      US /sol/

      UK /səʊl/

      • Noun
      • Central or basic part of something
      • Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • straight

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Not having curves, bends, or angles
      • Not gay; heterosexual
      • Adverb
      • in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
      • In a straight line; directly.
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    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
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    • surgery

      US /ˈsɚdʒəri/

      UK /'sɜ:dʒərɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Medical operation involving cutting into body
      • A doctor's office; health clinic
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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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    • tank

      US /tæŋk/

      UK /tæŋk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Container for holding liquid or gas
      • Military vehicle that can go over rough areas
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fail completely or badly
      • To deliberately lose a game or contest
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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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    • trip

      US /trɪp/

      UK /trɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To release an electrical switch
      • To fall by catching your foot on something
      • Noun
      • Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
      • Journey or visit to a place
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    • trout

      US /traʊt/

      UK /traʊt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fish that lives in rivers and streams
      B2
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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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    • walkie

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Journey on foot done for pleasure or exercise
      B2
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    • whale

      US /hwel, wel/

      UK /weɪl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
      • To hunt and catch whales
      • Countable Noun
      • a very large sea mammal that breathes air through a hole at the top of its head and looks like a giant fish
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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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