Vocabulary

  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • off the shelf: Readily available; not custom-made.
  • give it up: To stop trying to do something
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
  • hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
  • deal with
  • have to: Must do
  • take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
  • pass for: To be accepted as being another person
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
  • one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
  • crave: To have a very strong desire for something
  • stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
  • expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
  • crawl: To move very slowly or cautiously
  • acronym: A word made from the first letters of other words
  • segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
  • blow: To move something using air
  • scary: Causing fear; frightening
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
  • waste: To kill or severely harm someone
  • pillow: Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
  • hell: Any place of pain and suffering
  • shelf: Flat, narrow surface on an area of rock or sand
  • ceiling: Top part of a room above your head
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • vowel: A speech sound; a, e , it, o, u and sometimes y
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • consonant: Music (of a note) in harmony
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • suspend: To hang something or someone from something
  • energetic: Possessing, exerting or displaying energy
  • adventurous: Not being afraid of dangerous situations
  • admiration: A feeling of respect and appreciation
  • finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
  • hold: To agree to keep something for someone
  • heroic: Courageous, determined, and worthy of admiration
  • climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
  • stupid: Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • cap: Covering for the end or top of something
  • happen: To take place or occur
  • band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
  • rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
  • duet: Piece of music for two players or singers
  • tire: To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
  • grove: Small group of trees giving pleasant shade
  • newborn: Having just/recently arisen or come into existence
  • stepfather: Husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage
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    • acronym

      US /'ækrənɪm/

      UK /'ækrənɪm/

      • Acronym
      • A word made from the first letters of other words
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    • admiration

      US /ˌædməˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌædməˈreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A feeling of respect and appreciation
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    • adventurous

      US /ædˈvɛntʃərəs/

      UK /ədˈventʃərəs/

      • Adjective
      • Not being afraid of dangerous situations
      • Full of excitement, risk, or daring.
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    • blow

      US /blo/

      UK /bləʊ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something using air
      • To make air come quickly out of your mouth
      • Noun
      • Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
      • Act of making air come out of your mouth
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    • cap

      US /kæp/

      UK /kæp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Covering for the end or top of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover the top or end of an object
      • To limit the amount of usage of something
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    • ceiling

      US /ˈsilɪŋ/

      UK /ˈsi:lɪŋ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Top part of a room above your head
      • Greatest level that is allowed; limit
      • Transitive Verb
      • To round a number up to the nearest integer
      • To provide a room with a ceiling.
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    • consonant

      US /ˈkɑnsənənt/

      UK /ˈkɒnsənənt/

      • Adjective
      • Music (of a note) in harmony
      • Countable Noun
      • A speech sound or letter that is not a vowel
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    • crave

      US /krev/

      UK /kreɪv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have a very strong desire for something
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    • crawl

      US /krɔl/

      UK /krɔ:l/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move very slowly or cautiously
      • To move along with the body close to the ground
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Very slow progress (e.g. traffic)
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    • credit

      US /ˈkrɛdɪt/

      UK /'kredɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • System to buy something and pay for it later
      • Points earned instead of money
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add a certain amount of money to a total
      • To recognize someone's achievements or help
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • deserve

      US /dɪˈzɚv/

      UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
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    • draft

      US /dræft/

      UK /drɑ:ft/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Withdrawal of money from the bank
      • System for selecting people to join the military
      • Transitive Verb
      • To order people to join the army in time of war
      • To select people for a task or team
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    • duet

      US /duˈɛt, dju-/

      UK /djʊ'et/

      • Noun
      • Piece of music for two players or singers
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To perform a duet.
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    • energetic

      US /ˌɛnɚˈdʒɛtɪk/

      UK /ˌenəˈdʒetɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Possessing, exerting or displaying energy
      • Having or showing enthusiasm and determination.
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    • expert

      US /ˈɛkˌspɚt/

      UK /'ekspɜ:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • Skillful person with special knowledge
      • Adjective
      • Having special knowledge or skill
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    • give it up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop trying to do something
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    • grove

      US /groʊv/

      UK /grəʊv/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small group of trees giving pleasant shade
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    • gym

      US /dʒɪm/

      UK /dʒɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical education taught as a class in school
      • Building used for physical activities or sports
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    • hand on

      US /hænd ɑn/

      UK /hænd ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
      • To pass or transfer knowledge, skills, or traditions to someone else.
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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.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hell

      US /hɛl/

      UK /hel/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Any place of pain and suffering
      • A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
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    • heroic

      US /hɪˈroɪk/

      UK /həˈrəʊɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Courageous, determined, and worthy of admiration
      • Relating to or characteristic of a hero or heroes; grand or imposing in scale or style.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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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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    • newborn

      US /ˈnu:bɔ:rn/

      UK /ˈnju:bɔ:n/

      • Adjective
      • Having just/recently arisen or come into existence
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    • off the shelf

      US /ɔf ði ʃɛlf/

      UK /ɔf ðə ʃelf/

      • Adjective
      • Readily available; not custom-made.
      • Adverb
      • Selling very quickly and in large quantities.
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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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    • one being

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • An individual existence; a person or creature.
      • A single entity or individual, especially in a philosophical or spiritual context.
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
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    • pass for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be accepted as being another person
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    • pillow

      US /ˈpɪlo/

      UK /'pɪləʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
      • A cushion used as decoration.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Something used to provide support or cushioning.
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
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    • segment

      US /ˈsɛɡmənt/

      UK /ˈsegmənt/

      • Noun
      • Part divided from the other parts of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To separate something into different parts
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    • shelf

      US /ʃɛlf/

      UK /ʃelf/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flat, narrow surface on an area of rock or sand
      • Flat board attached to a wall to put things on
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    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
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    • stare

      US /stɛr/

      UK /steə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To look at someone or something for a long time
      • Noun
      • A long look at something or someone for a reason
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    • stepfather

      US /ˈstɛpˌfɑðɚ/

      UK /ˈstepfɑ:ðə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage
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    • stupid

      US /ˈstu:pɪd/

      UK /ˈstju:pɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
      • Noun
      • A stupid person.
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    • suspend

      US /səˈspɛnd/

      UK /sə'spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hang something or someone from something
      • To stop something for a period of time; interrupt
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    • take off

      US /tek ɔf/

      UK /teik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove, e.g. your clothes
      • To make arrangements to be absent from work
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove (an item of clothing).
      • To depart; to leave.
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    • tire

      US /taɪr/

      UK /ˈtaɪə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
      • Countable Noun
      • Black rubber part of wheels on a vehicle
      • The rubber rings around wheels on cars and trucks
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    • to hand

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
      • To offer assistance or help.
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    • vowel

      US /ˈvaʊəl/

      UK /ˈvaʊəl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A speech sound; a, e , it, o, u and sometimes y
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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    • waste

      US /west/

      UK /weɪst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill or severely harm someone
      • To use valuable things ineffectively
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Materials left over after a process has finished
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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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