Vocabulary

  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • at last: Finally; after a long delay.
  • in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
  • come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
  • as per: According to; in accordance with.
  • water under the bridge: Past events that are no longer important or cause no trouble.
  • break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • in command: Having control or authority over something or someone.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
  • out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
  • cut away: To do something different, as to change direction
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
  • call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
  • bunch: A group of things of the same kind
  • hilarious: Extremely amusing; very funny
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • version: Different way that someone interprets something
  • affection: Feeling of liking someone or something
  • sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
  • roam: To move about freely without a set destination
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
  • tribute: Something that is said or done to show respect
  • dwell: To live in a certain place
  • slight: Small (amount, quality)
  • comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
  • bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • desert: To leave a place for ever; abandon
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
  • surround: To be all the way around something
  • nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
  • blaze: (Of a fire) to burn brightly
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • obey: To do what someone or something commands you to do
  • lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
  • dime: Coin worth 10 US cents
  • unveil: To remove something's outer covering
  • part: Division of a book
  • abnormal: Not normal, not typical, not usual, not regular
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • hood: Front part of the car that covers the engine
  • list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
  • helmet: Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
  • descent: Movement downward; movement toward something bad
  • parody: Humorous or satirical imitations of something
  • coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
  • sheriff: Officer who enforces the law in an area
  • punchline: Last line of a joke
  • comb: Small, toothed tool to tidy your hair
  • heed: To take notice of; pay attention to; care about
  • dark: Of a color that is not light
  • cheer: Feeling of happiness or optimism
  • oblivious: Being unaware of someone or something
  • climax: Most exciting, intense point in a series of events
  • toe: One of the five parts at the end of your foot
  • history: Established pattern or record
  • man: Humans in general, including male and female
  • satirical: Exposing human folly to ridicule
  • gorilla: Very large African ape, usually with dark fur
  • mole: Small animal with dark fur that lives under ground
  • number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
  • cameo: Brief appearance by a famous person in a movie
  • pass: Act of giving a ball to another player in a sport
  • pay: To give money for goods or work done
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • hush: To make or become calm, quiet after being upset
  • honorable: Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive
  • evening: To make something level; to flatten
  • young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
  • cartoon: Drawing or illustration meant to make you laugh
  • movie: Motion picture; film
  • crossover: The use of a new style (especially in pop music)
  • springtime: Season of growth of plants and trees, after winter
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    • abnormal

      US /æbˈnɔ:rml/

      UK /æbˈnɔ:ml/

      • Adjective
      • Not normal, not typical, not usual, not regular
      • Relating to behavior that deviates from the norm.
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    • affection

      US /əˈfɛkʃən/

      UK /əˈfekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feeling of liking someone or something
      • A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
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    • as per

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • According to; in accordance with.
      • As specified by; in the manner of.
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    • at last

      US /æt læst/

      UK /æt lɑ:st/

      • Adverb
      • Finally; after a long delay.
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    • bear

      US /bɛr/

      UK /bɛː/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept (responsibilities or duties)
      • To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
      • Countable Noun
      • Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
      • Someone who expects stock market to fall
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    • blaze

      US /blez/

      UK /bleɪz/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn brightly
      • (Of the sun, etc.) to shine brightly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bright light, as from a burning fire
      • a sudden show of very strong feeling
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    • break from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
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    • bunch

      US /bʌntʃ/

      UK /bʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of things of the same kind
      • A group of people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To group people or things closely together
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    • call for

      US /kɔl fɔr/

      UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
      • To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
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    • cameo

      US /ˈkæmioʊ/

      UK /ˈkæmiəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Brief appearance by a famous person in a movie
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    • cartoon

      US /kɑrˈtun/

      UK /kɑ:'tu:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Drawing or illustration meant to make you laugh
      • (Children's) TV show made of moving drawings
      B1
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    • cheer

      US /tʃɪr/

      UK /tʃiə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of happiness or optimism
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a loud shout of encouragement to someone
      • To make someone feel happier or less worried
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      More
    • climax

      US /ˈklaɪˌmæks/

      UK /ˈklaɪmæks/

      • Noun
      • Most exciting, intense point in a series of events
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To reach the most intense and exciting part
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    • coat

      US /koʊt/

      UK /kəʊt/

      • Noun
      • Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something thinly with something
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    • comb

      US /koʊm/

      UK /kəʊm/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small, toothed tool to tidy your hair
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make your hair tidy with a straight brush
      • To search very carefully to try and find something
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    • come before

      US /kʌm bɪˈfɔr/

      UK /kʌm biˈfɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
      • To be considered more important than something else.
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    • comedy

      US /ˈkɑmɪdi/

      UK /'kɒmədɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
      A2
      More
    • crossover

      US /ˈkrɔsˌovɚ, ˈkrɑs-/

      UK /'krɒsəʊvə(r)/

      • Noun
      • The use of a new style (especially in pop music)
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    • cut away

      US /kʌt əˈwe/

      UK /kʌt əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To do something different, as to change direction
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    • descent

      US /dɪˈsɛnt/

      UK /dɪˈsent/

      • Noun
      • Movement downward; movement toward something bad
      • The origin of your family; your family before you
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    • desert

      US /ˈdɛzət/

      UK /'dezət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To leave a place for ever; abandon
      • To leave when one is needed or expected to stay
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bare area of land, often with few plants and water
      • A punishment or reward that is deserved.
      A2
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    • dime

      US /daɪm/

      UK /daɪm/

      • Countable Noun
      • Coin worth 10 US cents
      B2
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    • down with

      US /daʊn wɪð/

      UK /daun wið/

      • Adjective
      • Suffering from an illness.
      • Agreeable to; in favor of.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of opposition to something.
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    • dwell

      US /dwɛl/

      UK /dwel/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live in a certain place
      • To think or talk a lot about something, especially something unpleasant.
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    • fall for

      US /fɔl fɔr/

      UK /fɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be deceived or tricked by someone
      • To become in love with someone
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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
      A2
      More
    • gorilla

      US /ɡəˈrɪlə/

      UK /gəˈrɪlə/

      • Countable Noun
      • Very large African ape, usually with dark fur
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • heed

      US /hid/

      UK /hi:d/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take notice of; pay attention to; care about
      • To pay careful attention to something or someone
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    • helmet

      US /ˈhɛlmɪt/

      UK /'helmɪt/

      • Noun
      • Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
      • A piece of armor formerly worn to protect the head.
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    • hilarious

      US /hɪˈlɛriəs, -ˈlær-, haɪ-/

      UK /hɪˈleəriəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely amusing; very funny
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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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    • honorable

      US /ˈɑnərəbəl/

      UK /'ɒnərəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive
      • Worthy of honor; respectable.
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    • hood

      US /hʊd/

      UK /hʊd/

      • Noun
      • Front part of the car that covers the engine
      • A head covering attached to a cape, sweater etc.
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    • hush

      US /hʌʃ/

      UK /hʌʃ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make or become calm, quiet after being upset
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    • in command

      US /ɪn kəˈmænd/

      UK /in kəˈmɑ:nd/

      • Adjective
      • Having control or authority over something or someone.
      • Having the highest authority in a military unit.
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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 peace

      US /ɪn pis/

      UK /in pi:s/

      • Phrase
      • In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
      • In a state of non-war, without armed conflict.
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    • in the first place

      US

      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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    • like anything

      US /laɪk ˈɛniθɪŋ/

      UK /laɪk ˈeniθɪŋ/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
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    • lord

      US /lɔrd/

      UK /lɔ:d/

      • Noun
      • (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
      • Man with power and authority; a nobleman
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act as though you can tell people what to do
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    • memorable

      US /ˈmɛmərəbəl/

      UK /ˈmemərəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
      • Worth remembering; notable
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    • mole

      US /mol/

      UK /məʊl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small animal with dark fur that lives under ground
      • Small natural dark spot on someone's skin
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    • nail

      US /nel/

      UK /neɪl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
      • Hard part at the end of your finger
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach things together with metal nails
      • To catch someone doing an illegal activity
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
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    • obey

      US /oˈbe/

      UK /əˈbeɪ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do what someone or something commands you to do
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    • oblivious

      US /əˈblɪviəs/

      UK /əˈblɪviəs/

      • Adjective
      • Being unaware of someone or something
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    • out of place

      US /aʊt ʌv ples/

      UK /aut ɔv pleis/

      • Adjective
      • Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
      • Not in the correct or usual position; missing.
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    • parody

      US /ˈpærədi/

      UK /ˈpærədi/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Humorous or satirical imitations of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To produce a parody of.
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    • punchline

      US /'pʌntʃlaɪn/

      UK /ˈpʌntʃlaɪn/

      • Noun
      • Last line of a joke
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    • put out

      US /pʊt aʊt/

      UK /put aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To publish, e.g. a book
      • To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
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    • roam

      US /rom/

      UK /rəʊm/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move about freely without a set destination
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    • roll

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
      • Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue along as time normally progresses
      • To produce a very deep and continuous sound
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    • satirical

      US /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

      UK /səˈtɪrɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Exposing human folly to ridicule
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    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
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    • sequence

      US /ˈsikwəns, -ˌkwɛns/

      UK /'si:kwəns/

      • Noun
      • Part of a movie showing one part of the story
      • A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange things in an order they should happen
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    • sheriff

      US /ˈʃɛrɪf/

      UK /ˈʃerɪf/

      • Countable Noun
      • Officer who enforces the law in an area
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    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

      • Noun
      • A public expression of greeting or praise.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
      • To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
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    • slight

      US /slaɪt/

      UK /slaɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Small (amount, quality)
      • Appearing thin, delicate and physically weak
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ignore or treat rudely and with no respect
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    • springtime

      US /ˈsprɪŋˌtaɪm/

      UK /ˈsprɪŋtaɪm/

      • Noun
      • Season of growth of plants and trees, after winter
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    • surround

      US /səˈraʊnd/

      UK /səˈraʊnd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be all the way around something
      • To be closely connected to and have an effect on
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be closely connected to and have an effect on
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

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

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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    • tight

      US /taɪt/

      UK /taɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Showing anxiety or anger; tense
      • Positioned physically close together
      • Adverb
      • Firmly; so it can't move
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    • toe

      US /toʊ/

      UK /təʊ/

      • Noun
      • One of the five parts at the end of your foot
      • Front part of a sock or shoe
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    • tribute

      US /ˈtrɪbjut/

      UK /'trɪbju:t/

      • Noun
      • Something that is said or done to show respect
      • Payment, e.g. to another country, for protection
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    • unveil

      US /ʌnˈvel/

      UK /ˌʌnˈveɪl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove something's outer covering
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    • version

      US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ˈvə:ʃən/

      • Noun
      • Different way that someone interprets something
      • New or different form of something
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    • water under the bridge

      US /ˈwɒtɚ ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈbrɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈwɔ:tə ˈʌndə ðə ˈbrɪdʒ/

      • other
      • Past events that are no longer important or cause no trouble.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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