Vocabulary

  • fill up
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • fuel pump: A pump in a motor vehicle that pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the engine.
  • build up: To increase the amount; collect something
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • out of gas: Having no more gasoline in the tank of a vehicle.
  • around the corner: Very near; close by.
  • pull in: To arrest person and take them to police station
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
  • above ground: Located on or higher than the earth's surface.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
  • piece together: To assemble or put together from fragments or parts.
  • shy of: A little less than; just under a certain amount.
  • in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
  • family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
  • spill out: To flow or empty out, often in large quantities or in a disorderly manner.
  • shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
  • on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • back in the day: In the past; in former times.
  • pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
  • air out: To ventilate a room or space by opening windows or doors.
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
  • squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
  • fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
  • efficient: Able to produce results without waste
  • suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
  • competition: Fighting against others to win something
  • mundane: Being ordinary and therefore boring
  • pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
  • seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
  • serve: To act in a particular position or office
  • narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
  • spill: Accident when someone falls
  • activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
  • hazard: Something that is dangerous and causes problems
  • emit: To release or send out (a gas, etc.)
  • flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
  • storage: Act of storing something; a depository for goods
  • allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • membrane: Outside covering of a cell
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • connect: To associate a thing with something else
  • vapor: Tiny droplets or pieces of some substance spread thinly throughout the air
  • animate: To give life, energy, or motion to something
  • rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
  • fill: To make something full
  • shut: To stop being open for business
  • employee: Person who works for someone else for payment
  • compartment: Enclosed part used to hold particular thing
  • pit: To use your strength, skill or wit to beat another
  • pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
  • hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • valve: A device along a pipe or tube to regulate flow
  • tube: Plastic or metal container for soft substances
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • attendant: Someone who helps at a gas station, theater etc.
  • service: Work that a person does to assist others
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • dispense: To distribute, prepare and give out
  • enlist: To obtain support from someone
  • problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
  • funnel: to send something directly and intentionally.
  • historical: Connected with the past
  • freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
  • crank: Device for turning
  • gasoline: Liquid we put in cars to make them run
  • flammable: Burning quickly and easily
  • lever: A handle that one pulls to operate a machine
  • kerosene: A liquid fuel used in heaters, lamps
  • nozzle: Thin tube as on end of pipe to control gas/liquid
  • dispenser: Container used to prescribe amounts
  • almighty: Having complete power
  • flashpoint: Sudden point when disagreement emerges
  • flapper: Young woman who flaunts her unconventional conduct
  • battalion: Military unit of 300-800 soldiers
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    • above ground

      US /əˈbʌv ɡraʊnd/

      UK /əˈbʌv ɡraʊnd/

      • Preposition
      • Located on or higher than the earth's surface.
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    • activate

      US /ˈæktəˌvet/

      UK /ˈæktɪveɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
      • To make something start working
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    • air out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To ventilate a room or space by opening windows or doors.
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    • almighty

      US /ɔlˈmaɪti/

      UK /ɔ:lˈmaɪti/

      • Adjective
      • Having complete power
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    • animate

      US /ˈænəˌmet/

      UK /'ænɪmeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give life, energy, or motion to something
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    • around the corner

      US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/

      • Phrase
      • Very near; close by.
      • About to happen; approaching soon.
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

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

      US /əˈtɛndənt/

      UK /əˈtendənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who helps at a gas station, theater etc.
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    • back in the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the past; in former times.
      • Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
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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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    • battalion

      US /bəˈtæljən/

      UK /bəˈtæliən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Military unit of 300-800 soldiers
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    • brand

      US /brænd/

      UK /brænd/

      • Noun
      • A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
      • Product made or designed by a named company
      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
      • To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
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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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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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    • compartment

      US /kəmˈpɑ:rtmənt/

      UK /kəmˈpɑ:tmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Enclosed part used to hold particular thing
      • A section of seats in a closed area in a train
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    • competition

      US /ˌkɑmpɪˈtɪʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fighting against others to win something
      • A situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have.
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    • connect

      US /kəˈnɛkt/

      UK /kə'nekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To associate a thing with something else
      • To join or attach things together
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    • cope with

      US /kop wɪð/

      UK /kəup wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
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    • crank

      US /kræŋk/

      UK /kræŋk/

      • Noun
      • Device for turning
      B2
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    • dispense

      US /dɪˈspɛns/

      UK /dɪ'spens/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To distribute, prepare and give out
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    • dispenser

      US /dɪˈspɛnsɚ/

      UK /dɪˈspensə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Container used to prescribe amounts
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    • efficient

      US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

      UK /ɪˈfɪʃnt/

      • Adjective
      • Able to produce results without waste
      • Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
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    • emit

      US /ɪˈmɪt/

      UK /ɪ'mɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To release or send out (a gas, etc.)
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    • employee

      US /ɪmˈplɔɪi:/

      UK /ɪmˈplɔɪi:/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who works for someone else for payment
      • A person working for a government agency.
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    • enlist

      US /ɛnˈlɪst/

      UK /ɪnˈlɪst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To obtain support from someone
      • To become a member of a military group or service
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    • family members

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
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    • fill up

      US /fɪl ʌp/

      UK /fil ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something full.
      • To become full.
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    • flammable

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Burning quickly and easily
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    • flapper

      US /ˈflæpɚ/

      UK /ˈflæpə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Young woman who flaunts her unconventional conduct
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    • flashpoint

      US /ˈflæʃpɔɪnt/

      UK /ˈflæʃpɔɪnt/

      • Noun
      • Sudden point when disagreement emerges
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    • flow

      US /flo/

      UK /fləʊ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of something that moves through an area
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
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    • freedom

      US /ˈfridəm/

      UK /'fri:dəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being free, not being controlled
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    • fuel

      US /ˈfjuəl/

      UK /'fju:əl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
      • To provide gas or petrol for something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Material used to produce heat or power when burned
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    • fuel pump

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A pump in a motor vehicle that pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the engine.
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    • funnel

      US /ˈfʌnəl/

      UK /ˈfʌnl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • to send something directly and intentionally.
      • To move a thing through a narrow opening or space
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cone-shaped tool for pouring liquid into container
      • Large metal chimney on ships
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    • gasoline

      US /ˈɡæsəˌlin, ˌɡæsəˈlin/

      UK /ˈgæsəli:n/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Liquid we put in cars to make them run
      • The industry related to the production, distribution, and sale of gasoline.
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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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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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    • hazard

      US /ˈhæzəd/

      UK /'hæzəd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is dangerous and causes problems
      • Something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try, with the risk of being wrong or losing
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    • historical

      US /hɪˈstɔrɪkəl,-ˈstɑr-/

      UK /hɪˈstɒrɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Connected with the past
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    • in action

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
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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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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
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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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    • kerosene

      US /ˈkɛrəˌsin, ˈkær-, ˌkɛrəˈsin, ˌkær-/

      UK /ˈkerəsi:n/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A liquid fuel used in heaters, lamps
      • A type of oil that can be used as a solvent or cleaning agent.
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    • lever

      US /ˈlɛvɚ, ˈlivɚ/

      UK /'li:və(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • A handle that one pulls to operate a machine
      • Transitive Verb
      • To move something with a strong bar made of metal
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    • membrane

      US /ˈmɛmˌbren/

      UK /'membreɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Outside covering of a cell
      • A thin covering of tissue or of a cell
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    • mundane

      US /mʌnˈden, ˈmʌnˌden/

      UK /mʌnˈdeɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Being ordinary and therefore boring
      • Of this world rather than the spiritual one
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    • narrow

      US /ˈnæro/

      UK /'nærəʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Not wide; short from one side to the other
      • Limited; not broad in scope
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become thinner or less wide
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    • negative

      US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/

      UK /'neɡətɪv/

      • Noun
      • The opposite to a positive electrical charge
      • In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
      • Adjective
      • Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
      • In mathematics, being less than zero
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    • nozzle

      US /ˈnɑ:zl/

      UK /ˈnɒzl/

      • Noun
      • Thin tube as on end of pipe to control gas/liquid
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    • on the surface

      US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/

      • Phrase
      • Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
      • Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • on top of that

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
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    • opening up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
      • Creating new opportunities or possibilities.
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    • out of gas

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having no more gasoline in the tank of a vehicle.
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • pass through

      US /pæs θru/

      UK /pɑ:s θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
      • To go through something; to move from one side to the other of something.
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    • piece together

      US /pis təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /pi:s təˈɡeðə/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To assemble or put together from fragments or parts.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assemble or construct something from individual parts or pieces.
      • To try to understand something by considering all the separate facts or pieces of information that you have.
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    • pit

      US /pɪt/

      UK /pɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use your strength, skill or wit to beat another
      • To make holes or marks on a surface
      • Noun
      • Hole in the ground
      • Garage area for racing cars on a circuit
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    • pour

      US /pɔr, por/

      UK /pɔ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
      • To make something flow in a steady stream
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    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
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    • pull in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrest person and take them to police station
      • To drive a vehicle into a small space
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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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    • 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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    • serve

      US /sɚv/

      UK /sɜ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To act in a particular position or office
      • To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
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    • shut

      US /ʃʌt/

      UK /ʃʌt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To stop being open for business
      • Transitive Verb
      • To close something, e.g. a door
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    • shut off

      US /ʃʌt ɔf/

      UK /ʃʌt ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop the movement of something, such as water
      • To isolate oneself from others.
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    • shy of

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • A little less than; just under a certain amount.
      • Adjective
      • Hesitant or reluctant to do something, often due to nervousness or fear.
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    • spark

      US /spɑrk/

      UK /spɑ:k/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small piece of burning material produced by fire
      • Tiny, brief bit of light caused by electric energy
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make tiny, brief bits of light
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    • spill

      US /spɪl/

      UK /spɪl/

      • Noun
      • Accident when someone falls
      • Act of allowing a fluid to escape
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come out of and spread beyond limits
      • To tell secrets or let information escape
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    • spill out

      US /spɪl aʊt/

      UK /spil aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To flow or empty out, often in large quantities or in a disorderly manner.
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    • squeeze

      US /skwiz/

      UK /skwi:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
      • Act of putting pressure on, as to get liquid out
      • Transitive Verb
      • To force or threaten someone to give you something
      • To strongly compress something to get liquid out
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    • storage

      US /ˈstɔrɪdʒ, ˈstor-/

      UK /ˈstɔ:rɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of storing something; a depository for goods
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    • suck

      US /sʌk/

      UK /sʌk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
      • Transitive Verb
      • To pull or remove something with great power
      • To attract someone; make someone interested
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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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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • tube

      US /tub,tjub/

      UK /tju:b/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Plastic or metal container for soft substances
      • Long hollow pipe used to hold or liquids or gases
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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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    • valve

      US /vælv/

      UK /vælv/

      • Noun
      • A device along a pipe or tube to regulate flow
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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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