Vocabulary

  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • contrary to: In opposition to; against.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • puff up: To cause something to get larger than normal
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • stand over: To watch or supervise others closely, like a boss
  • start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
  • to boot: In addition; as well; besides.
  • head out: To leave a place; depart
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • cast off: To release the ropes holding a boat in place, allowing it to begin its journey.
  • rip apart: To tear something into pieces violently.
  • by day: During the daytime; not at night.
  • hit the road: To begin a journey; to leave.
  • move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • regardless of
  • snap in: To quickly fit or lock into place with a snapping sound.
  • out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
  • have to: Must do
  • seal off: To close an entrance to a place
  • squeeze out: To remove an object by pressing something firmly
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • fall out
  • arranged in: Organized or placed in a specific order or manner within a particular space or format.
  • bounce off the walls: To behave in a very energetic, overly excited way.
  • break off: To end a relationship, engagement etc.
  • grow back: To regrow; to grow again after being cut, lost, or damaged.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • on ice: Kept cold or preserved by ice.
  • store up: To accumulate or collect something for future use.
  • hanging out: To spend time with your friends
  • take out: To apply for and get a license
  • for long: For a considerable period of time.
  • drink up: To finish a drink completely.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • branch off: To leave a main road or path and go in a different direction.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
  • from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
  • on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
  • move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
  • pop up: To appear suddenly.
  • as much a: To the same degree or extent.
  • of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • breathe out: To exhale air from the lungs.
  • build up: To increase the amount; collect something
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
  • structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
  • harsh: Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
  • shed: Small building used for storage
  • feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
  • cozy: Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
  • surface: To give (road) a top layer
  • contrary: (Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
  • digestive: Concerning processes of converting food to energy
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • trap: Device used for catching animals
  • release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
  • nutrient: A chemical living things needs to be healthy
  • expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
  • survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
  • seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
  • oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
  • dissolve: To cause something to end
  • spine: Line of bones that runs down your back
  • stomach: Place in the body where food is processed
  • defense: Argument in support of something
  • colony: Group (bees, etc.) that live in the same place
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
  • temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
  • acid: Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
  • breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • hump: Rounded mass, like that on the back of a camel
  • skeleton: Structure of bones that supports the body
  • adult: Person or animal that is fully grown
  • limp: Being soft, not hard, not rigid
  • blink: To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
  • pouch: Pocket; a folded area that holds something
  • inflate: To fill/be filled with air and make/become bigger
  • shell: Hard outer cover of an egg, fruit, nut, or seed
  • pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • nursery: Place where trees and plants are grown and sold
  • hollow: (Of objects) having nothing inside; not solid
  • tundra: Flat frozen region that has no trees
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • caterpillar: Insect with many legs that becomes a butterfly
  • stay: To keep trying without giving up
  • mound: Raised area on the ground on which pitcher stands
  • age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
  • long: Person's name
  • cocoon: Case spun by many insects for protection
  • anaerobic: Living without oxygen from the air
  • call: A order or request for action
  • blister: To form a painful spot on the skin after rubbing
  • top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
  • mouth: Hole in the face used for eating and talking
  • fat: Amount beyond what is usual or necessary
  • lactic: Of or obtained from milk (e.g. sour milk or whey)
  • husk: Dry, thin layer covering some fruit and vegetables
  • underwater: (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
  • kangaroo: Large Australian animal which hops
  • rattlesnake: Pit snake with a tail that rattle when shaken
  • puffer: Poisonous fish that inhales air when threatened
  • superfood: Very nutritious food
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    • acid

      US /ˈæsɪd/

      UK /ˈæsɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
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    • adult

      US / əˈdʌlt, ˈædʌlt/

      UK /ˈædʌlt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person or animal that is fully grown
      • A fully grown animal.
      • Adjective
      • Being fully grown; mature; no longer a teenager
      • Containing sexually explicit material.
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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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    • anaerobic

      US /ænˌeəˈrobɪk/

      UK /ˌæneəˈrəʊbɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Living without oxygen from the air
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    • arranged in

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      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Organized or placed in a specific order or manner within a particular space or format.
      • Displayed or set out attractively within something.
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • as much a

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      • Adverb
      • To the same degree or extent.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • at first glance

      US /æt fɚst ɡlæns/

      UK /æt fə:st ɡlɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Upon initial observation or assessment.
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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 the same time

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      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • blink

      US /blɪŋk/

      UK /blɪŋk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
      • To shine with a flickering light.
      • Noun
      • A quick shutting and opening of the eye.
      • A brief flash of light.
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    • blister

      US /ˈblɪstɚ/

      UK /'blɪstə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To form a painful spot on the skin after rubbing
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    • bounce off the walls

      US /baʊns ɔf ðə wɔlz/

      UK /baʊns ɒf ðə wɔ:lz/

      • other
      • To behave in a very energetic, overly excited way.
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    • branch off

      US /bræntʃ ɔf/

      UK /brɑ:ntʃ ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a main road or path and go in a different direction.
      • To start to talk or think about a different subject.
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    • break off

      US /brek ɔf/

      UK /breik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a relationship, engagement etc.
      • To cause something to be separated or broken
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    • breathe

      US /brið/

      UK /bri:ð/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move air into and out of your lungs
      • To say something very softly
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    • breathe out

      US /brið aʊt/

      UK /bri:ð aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To exhale air from the lungs.
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    • build up

      US /bɪld ʌp/

      UK /bild ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the amount; collect something
      • To develop or increase something in stages
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase or develop something gradually.
      • To praise or encourage someone.
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    • button

      US /ˈbʌtn/

      UK /'bʌtn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
      • Switch activated by pressing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
      • To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
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    • by day

      US /baɪ de/

      UK /bai dei/

      • Phrase
      • During the daytime; not at night.
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    • cast off

      US /kæst ɔf/

      UK /kɑ:st ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To release the ropes holding a boat in place, allowing it to begin its journey.
      • To get rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To estimate the length of (copy) when set in type.
      • To remove or take off clothing.
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    • caterpillar

      US /ˈkætɚˌpɪlɚ, ˈkætə-/

      UK /'kætəpɪlə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Insect with many legs that becomes a butterfly
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    • cocoon

      US /kəˈkun/

      UK /kəˈku:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Case spun by many insects for protection
      • Something that envelops or surrounds in a protective or comforting way.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To wrap or envelop in something, especially for protection or comfort; to isolate.
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    • colony

      US /ˈkɑləni/

      UK /'kɒlənɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group (bees, etc.) that live in the same place
      • Country/settlement controlled by another country
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    • contrary

      US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri/

      UK /'kɒntrərɪ/

      • Adjective
      • (Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
      • Going against authority, a parent, or the rules
      • Adverb
      • In opposition to.
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    • contrary to

      US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri tu/

      UK /ˈkɔntrəri tu:/

      • Preposition
      • In opposition to; against.
      • Differing from; not in agreement with.
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    • cover up

      US /ˈkʌvɚ ʌp/

      UK /ˈkʌvə ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hide something bad; conceal
      • To put on warmer clothes; to protect oneself from the cold.
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    • cozy

      US /ˈkozi/

      UK /'kəʊzɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
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    • defense

      US /dɪˈfɛns/

      UK /dɪ'fens/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument in support of something
      • The process of protecting something from attack
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    • digestive

      US /daɪˈdʒɛstɪv, dɪ-/

      UK /daɪˈdʒestɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning processes of converting food to energy
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    • dissolve

      US /dɪˈzɑ:lv/

      UK /dɪˈzɒlv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to end
      • To dismiss, e.g. a law-making body
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    • drink up

      US /drɪŋk ʌp/

      UK /driŋk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To finish a drink completely.
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    • expand

      US /ɪkˈspænd/

      UK /ɪk'spænd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something larger in size, number, amount
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    • fall out

      US /fɔl aʊt/

      UK /fɔ:l aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop being friends with; have a disagreement
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    • feature

      US /ˈfitʃɚ/

      UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special report in a magazine or paper
      • Distinctive or important point of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To highlight or give special importance to
      • To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
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    • for certain

      US /fɔr ˈsɚtn/

      UK /fɔ: ˈsə:tn/

      • Idiom
      • Definitely; without a doubt.
      • Phrase
      • Without any doubt; definitely.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for long

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      • Phrase
      • For a considerable period of time.
      • For a significant duration in the future.
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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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    • 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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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

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

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To regrow; to grow again after being cut, lost, or damaged.
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    • hanging out

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      UK

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

      US /hɑrʃ/

      UK /hɑ:ʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
      • Being severe and unkind
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • head out

      US /hɛd aʊt/

      UK /hed aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place; depart
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    • hit the road

      US /hɪt ði rəʊd/

      UK /hit ðə roʊd/

      • Idiom
      • To begin a journey; to leave.
      • To begin a journey, especially a long one, by car or other vehicle.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To leave a place.
      • To travel.
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    • hollow

      US /ˈhɑ:loʊ/

      UK /ˈhɒləʊ/

      • Adjective
      • (Of objects) having nothing inside; not solid
      • Lacking value, sincerity, or meaning
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a solid object have a large hole inside it
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    • hump

      US /hʌmp/

      UK /hʌmp/

      • Noun
      • Rounded mass, like that on the back of a camel
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    • husk

      US /hʌsk/

      UK /hʌsk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dry, thin layer covering some fruit and vegetables
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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 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 other words

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      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
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    • in the first place

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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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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    • inflate

      US /ɪnˈflet/

      UK /ɪnˈfleɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fill/be filled with air and make/become bigger
      • To make a thing seem bigger/greater than it is
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a thing seem bigger/greater than it is
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • kangaroo

      US /ˌkæŋɡəˈru/

      UK /ˌkæŋgəˈru:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large Australian animal which hops
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • lactic

      US /ˈlæktɪk/

      UK /'læktɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Of or obtained from milk (e.g. sour milk or whey)
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    • limp

      US /lɪmp/

      UK /lɪmp/

      • Adjective
      • Being soft, not hard, not rigid
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To walk an awkward, slow way due to injured leg
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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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    • make up

      US /mek ʌp/

      UK /meik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent or create a story
      • To add up to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To invent a story, excuse, etc.
      • To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
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    • mound

      US /maʊnd/

      UK /maʊnd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Raised area on the ground on which pitcher stands
      • Small hill or pile of rocks, e.g. to cover graves
      • Transitive Verb
      • To form something into a pile
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    • move away

      US /muv əˈwe/

      UK /mu:v əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
      • To physically create distance; to step back or aside.
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    • move out

      US /muv aʊt/

      UK /mu:v aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a house or flat permanently.
      • To advance from a defensive position.
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    • no matter

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      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • nursery

      US /ˈnɜ:rsəri/

      UK /ˈnɜ:səri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where trees and plants are grown and sold
      • Room in a hospital where babies are cared for
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    • nutrient

      US /ˈnutriənt/

      UK /ˈnju:triənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A chemical living things needs to be healthy
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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 ours

      US /ʌv ˈaʊɚz/

      UK /əv ˈaʊəz/

      • other
      • Belonging to us; associated with us.
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    • on average

      US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/

      UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
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    • on ice

      US /ɑn aɪs/

      UK /ɒn aɪs/

      • other
      • Kept cold or preserved by ice.
      • other
      • Temporarily postponed or delayed.
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    • on the other hand

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      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
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    • out of control

      US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/

      UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Impossible to manage or control.
      • Not able to be directed or steered.
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    • oxygen

      US /ˈɑksɪdʒən/

      UK /'ɒksɪdʒən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A gas in the air that we need to breathe
      • Oxygen administered as a medical treatment.
      B1
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    • pop up

      US /pɑp ʌp/

      UK /pɔp ʌp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear suddenly.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appear suddenly and unexpectedly.
      • To appear on a computer screen.
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    • pouch

      US /paʊtʃ/

      UK /paʊtʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Pocket; a folded area that holds something
      • A pocket-like part or bag in certain animals, such as the kangaroo, used for carrying young.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To form or cause to form a pouch.
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    • process

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
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    • puff up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause something to get larger than normal
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    • puffer

      US /'pʌfər/

      UK /ˈpʌfə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Poisonous fish that inhales air when threatened
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    • pump

      US /pʌmp/

      UK /pʌmp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
      • To make water/other liquid move using a machine
      • Noun
      • A device more moving liquids
      • Light woman's shoe
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    • rattlesnake

      US /ˈrætl:ˌsnek/

      UK /ˈrætlsneɪk/

      • Noun
      • Pit snake with a tail that rattle when shaken
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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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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
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    • rip apart

      US /rɪp əˈpɑrt/

      UK /rip əˈpɑ:t/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To tear something into pieces violently.
      • To criticize someone or something severely.
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • seal

      US /sil/

      UK /si:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To close tightly to protect it from leaking
      • To close an envelop or package
      • Noun
      • Large fish-eating animal that lives on sea or land
      • Official mark made in hot wax to close a document
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    • seal off

      US /sil ɔf/

      UK /si:l ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close an entrance to a place
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    • shed

      US /ʃed/

      UK /ʃed/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small building used for storage
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To lose something as a natural process e.g. hair
      • Got rid of something that was no longer wanted or needed.
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    • shell

      US /ʃɛl/

      UK /ʃel/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hard outer cover of an egg, fruit, nut, or seed
      • Hard metal container containing a bullet
      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove the outer covering of peas, nuts etc.
      • To fire shells (weapons) at
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    • signal

      US /ˈsɪɡnəl/

      UK /'sɪɡnəl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be evidence/an indication something will happen
      • To make a noise or motion to tell someone to start
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Evidence or an indication something will happen
      • Movement of a hand or other means to send messages
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    • skeleton

      US /ˈskɛlɪtn/

      UK /ˈskelɪtn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Structure of bones that supports the body
      • Frame that provides support for e.g. a building
      • Adjective
      • Outline of the basic of main part of something
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    • snap in

      US /snæp ɪn/

      UK /snæp ɪn/

      • other
      • To quickly fit or lock into place with a snapping sound.
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    • spine

      US /spaɪn/

      UK /spaɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Line of bones that runs down your back
      • The place the pages of a book are attached
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    • squeeze out

      US /skwiz aʊt/

      UK /skwi:z aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove an object by pressing something firmly
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    • stand over

      US /stænd ˈovɚ/

      UK /stænd ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To watch or supervise others closely, like a boss
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    • start out

      US /stɑrt aʊt/

      UK /stɑ:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin your life or career in a particular way.
      • To begin a journey.
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    • stomach

      US /ˈstʌmək/

      UK /'stʌmək/

      • Noun
      • Place in the body where food is processed
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • to be able to accept something unpleasant
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    • store up

      US /stɔr ʌp/

      UK /stɔ: ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accumulate or collect something for future use.
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    • structure

      US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/

      UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
      • A building or other man-made object.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
      A2TOEIC
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    • superfood

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very nutritious food
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    • surface

      US /ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /'sɜ:fɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give (road) a top layer
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
      • To come to the top of something; emerge
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    • survive

      US /sɚˈvaɪv/

      UK /sə'vaɪv/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue to live despite illness or trouble
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    • take out

      US /tek aʊt/

      UK /teik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To apply for and get a license
      • To take someone on a date
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
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    • temperature

      US /ˈtɛmpərəˌtʃʊr,-tʃɚ,ˈtɛmprə-/

      UK /ˈtemprətʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When you your body heat is above normal
      • How hot or cold something is, e.g. the weather
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • threat to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
      • A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
      B2
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    • to boot

      US /tu but/

      UK /tu: bu:t/

      • Adverb
      • In addition; as well; besides.
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    • trap

      US /træp/

      UK /træp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Device used for catching animals
      • Vehicle pulled by a single horse
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use a device to catch animals or people
      • To hold, e.g. a nerve, so that it cannot move
      A2
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    • trigger

      US /ˈtrɪɡɚ/

      UK /'trɪɡə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
      • Device that starts a process
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a process off e.g. a memory
      • To cause something to begin or happen.
      B1
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    • tundra

      US /ˈtʌndrə/

      UK /ˈtʌndrə/

      • Noun
      • Flat frozen region that has no trees
      B2
      More
    • underwater

      US /ˈʌndɚˌwɔtɚ, -ˌwɑtɚ/

      UK /ˌʌndəˈwɔ:tə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
      C2
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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
      A1
      More
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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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