Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • hang out: To spend time with your friends
  • rock up: To arrive somewhere.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • latch on: To understand something, often after a period of confusion or delay.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • deal with
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • like a charm: Working perfectly well or successfully.
  • works like a charm: To be very effective or successful with little effort.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • break off: To end a relationship, engagement etc.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
  • like fuck: Used to emphasize a very high degree or intensity.
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • play games: To participate in activities for enjoyment or recreation, often involving rules and competition.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • sneak in: To enter a place secretly and quietly, usually without permission.
  • weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
  • awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
  • compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
  • booze: Alcohol; alcoholic drink
  • opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
  • sneak: To move around in a way so no one will see you
  • advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
  • confession: Admission you have done something wrong
  • nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
  • introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
  • sniff: To detect something, e.g. a potential problem
  • hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • silent: Without making any noise; soundless
  • comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • latch: To tightly attach yourself to something
  • staff: Employees of a company
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • shut: To stop being open for business
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • metropolitan: Concerning a very large city
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • discussion: Any long communication about a particular topic
  • bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
  • shy: Afraid of meeting people; lacking self-confidence
  • inclusive: Covering or including everything
  • bullshit: Telling lies, nonsense (very rude)
  • observer: Someone whose job it is to watch or notice things
  • socially: As part of a social group
  • nervousness: Feeling of uneasiness or anxiety about something
  • garden: Yard; ground outside your house to grow plants
  • phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
  • vodka: Alcoholic spirit distilled from potatoes, etc.
  • dislike: To not like something
  • tennis: Game played by hitting a ball over a net
  • connector: A device that joins things together
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    • advice

      US /əd'vaɪs/

      UK /ədˈvaɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Suggestion about what would help someone
      • Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
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    • awesome

      US /ˈɔsəm/

      UK /'ɔ:səm/

      • Adjective
      • Great; wonderful; stupendous
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    • booze

      US /buz/

      UK /bu:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcohol; alcoholic drink
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To drink alcohol, especially in large quantities.
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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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    • bullshit

      US /ˈbʊlˌʃɪt/

      UK /ˈbʊlʃɪt/

      • Interjection
      • Telling lies, nonsense (very rude)
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Nonsense; something that is not true.
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    • comfortable

      US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/

      UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
      • Being relaxed, warm or happy
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    • compliment

      US /ˈkɑmpləmənt/

      UK /'kɒmplɪmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
      • A formal expression of respect or admiration.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To say someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
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    • confession

      US /kənˈfɛʃən/

      UK /kənˈfeʃn/

      • Noun
      • Admission you have done something wrong
      • A statement acknowledging something, often something embarrassing or damaging.
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    • connector

      US /kəˈnektər/

      UK /kəˈnektə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • A device that joins things together
      • A device for joining together electrical conductors or providing connection to a circuit.
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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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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • determine

      US /dɪˈtɚmɪn/

      UK /dɪ'tɜ:mɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To control exactly how something will be or act
      • To establish the facts about; discover
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    • discussion

      US /dɪˈskʌʃən/

      UK /dɪˈskʌʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Any long communication about a particular topic
      • A detailed treatment of a topic in writing.
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    • dislike

      US /dɪsˈlaɪk/

      UK /dɪs'laɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To not like something
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • effort

      US /ˈɛfət/

      UK /ˈefət/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of work used trying to do something
      • A conscious exertion of power; a try.
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    • emerge

      US /ɪˈmɚdʒ/

      UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To rise or appear out of some background
      • To become known or apparent.
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    • garden

      US /ˈgɑ:rdn/

      UK /ˈgɑ:dn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Yard; ground outside your house to grow plants
      • Public park in which visitors can see flowers
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To work in a yard to grow plants, vegetables
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
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    • go around

      US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
      • To go here and there, from place to place; wander
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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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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    • hang

      US /hæŋ/

      UK /hæŋ/

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

      US /hæŋ aʊt/

      UK /hæŋ aut/

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

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
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    • inclusive

      US /ɪnˈklusɪv/

      UK /ɪnˈklu:sɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Covering or including everything
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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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    • latch

      US /lætʃ/

      UK /lætʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tightly attach yourself to something
      • Noun
      • A (door lock)
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    • latch on

      US /lætʃ ɑn/

      UK /lætʃ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand something, often after a period of confusion or delay.
      • To become very attached to someone.
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    • like a charm

      US /laɪk ə ʧɑrm/

      UK /laɪk ə ʧɑ:m/

      • other
      • Working perfectly well or successfully.
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    • like fuck

      US /laɪk fʌk/

      UK /laɪk fʌk/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize a very high degree or intensity.
      C2
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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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    • metropolitan

      US /ˌmetrəˈpɑ:lɪtən/

      UK /ˌmetrəˈpɒlɪtən/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a very large city
      • Having the style and culture of a metropolis; sophisticated and modern.
      • Noun
      • A resident of a metropolis.
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    • nervousness

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of uneasiness or anxiety about something
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    • observer

      US /əbˈzɜ:rvə(r)/

      UK /əbˈzɜ:və(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone whose job it is to watch or notice things
      • Someone who watches an event without getting involved.
      • Proper Noun
      • Name of a newspaper.
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    • on the spot

      US /ɑn ði spɑt/

      UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/

      • Phrase
      • Immediately; at that location.
      • Present and ready for action or responsibility.
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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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    • opinion

      US /əˈpɪnjən/

      UK /əˈpɪnjən/

      • Noun
      • Court judge's statement why a decision was made
      • A person's thoughts on a topic
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • phone

      US /foʊn/

      UK /fəʊn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk to someone using a telephone
      • Noun
      • Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
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    • play games

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To participate in activities for enjoyment or recreation, often involving rules and competition.
      • To behave in a dishonest or insincere way to achieve a goal.
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    • rock up

      US /rɑk ʌp/

      UK /rɔk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive somewhere.
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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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    • shy

      US /ʃaɪ/

      UK /ʃaɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Afraid of meeting people; lacking self-confidence
      • Being less than the full or expected amount
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move away due to nervousness
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    • silent

      US /ˈsaɪlənt/

      UK /'saɪlənt/

      • Adjective
      • Without making any noise; soundless
      • Usually speaking very little
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    • sneak

      US /snik/

      UK /sni:k/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move around in a way so no one will see you
      • To take something somewhere/give secretly
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move around in such a way no one will see you
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    • sneak in

      US /snik ɪn/

      UK /sni:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a place secretly and quietly, usually without permission.
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    • sniff

      US /snɪf/

      UK /snɪf/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To detect something, e.g. a potential problem
      • To breathe in noisily through nose, as when crying
      • Noun
      • A noisy breath through your nose
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    • socially

      US /ˈsoʃəlɪ/

      UK /'səʊʃəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • As part of a social group
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • tennis

      US /'tenɪs/

      UK /'tenɪs/

      • Noun
      • Game played by hitting a ball over a net
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • uncomfortable

      US /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl, -ˈkʌmftə-/

      UK /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not being relaxed; worried about something
      • Causing or feeling slight pain or physical unease.
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    • vodka

      US /ˈvɑdkə/

      UK /'vɒdkə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcoholic spirit distilled from potatoes, etc.
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    • weird

      US /wɪrd/

      UK /wɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
      • Eerily strange or disturbing.
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    • works like a charm

      US /wɝrks laɪk ə ˈtʃɑrm/

      UK /wɜ:rks laɪk ə ˈtʃɑ:m/

      • other
      • To be very effective or successful with little effort.
      B2
      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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