Vocabulary

  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • have to: Must do
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • like magic: In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
  • of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
  • on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • book up: To reserve something completely; to be fully booked.
  • get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
  • do over: To repeat an action; do something again
  • book on: A book about a particular subject.
  • turn into: To change to become something else
  • on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
  • bang up: To damage something badly, especially a vehicle.
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • plus size: Denoting or relating to clothes that are larger than the standard sizes.
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • work out
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
  • positive: Showing agreement or support for something
  • career: Particular occupation in professional life
  • explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
  • admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
  • diversity: Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
  • administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
  • accomplishment: Something you succeed in after hard work
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • scary: Causing fear; frightening
  • comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • important: Having power or authority
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • survival: Act of continuing to exist when facing difficulty
  • creative: Having the ability to make something new
  • comedian: An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • excellent: Extremely good
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • injustice: Unjust act; the practice of being unjust or unfair
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • pigeon: Gray bird that is common in cities
  • worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
  • hall: Area just inside the entrance of a building
  • freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
  • makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
  • silhouette: Image/drawing showing only the outline, as of head
  • peppermint: A mint candy
  • artist: A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
  • positivity: Tendency to be positive or accepting
  • female: Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
  • joy: Deep happiness and pleasure about something
  • soulmate: Person thought to be your perfect romantic partner
  • steamy: Filled with steam, vapor or mist
  • blazer: Type of smart jacket
  • hazel: Color between light brown, green, and gray
  • grandmother: Your mother or father's mother
  • grandma: Mother of your father or mother
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    • accomplishment

      US /əˈkɑmplɪʃmənt/

      UK /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you succeed in after hard work
      • A skill or special ability.
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    • administration

      US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/

      UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
      • The work of running something, e.g. a business
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    • admit

      US /ædˈmɪt/

      UK /əd'mɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To acknowledge that something is true or right
      • To allow someone to enter
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    • all the things

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
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    • artist

      US /ˈɑrtɪst/

      UK /ˈɑ:tɪst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
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    • bang up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To damage something badly, especially a vehicle.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To imprison someone.
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    • blazer

      US /ˈblezɚ/

      UK /ˈbleɪzə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Type of smart jacket
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    • book on

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A book about a particular subject.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To place a bet on something.
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    • book up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reserve something completely; to be fully booked.
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    • career

      US /kəˈrɪr/

      UK /kə'rɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular occupation in professional life
      • The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward very fast and without control
      • To advance or make progress rapidly
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    • comedian

      US /kəˈmidiən/

      UK /kəˈmi:diən/

      • Countable Noun
      • An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
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    • comedy

      US /ˈkɑmɪdi/

      UK /'kɒmədɪ/

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

      US /kriˈetɪv/

      UK /krɪ'eɪtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having the ability to make something new
      • Having the ability to create; imaginative and original.
      • Noun
      • A person whose job involves creative work.
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    • diversity

      US /dɪˈvə:sɪti, daɪ-/

      UK /daɪ'vɜ:sətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
      • A range of different things.
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    • do over

      US /du ˈovɚ/

      UK /du: ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To repeat an action; do something again
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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical or mental strength
      • Enthusiasm and determination.
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    • excellent

      US /ˈɛksələnt/

      UK /ˈeksələnt/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely good
      • Very skilled; having great ability.
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    • explore

      US /ɪkˈsplɔr/

      UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To examine something in detail to learn about it
      • To travel to a place to discover more about it
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • female

      US / ˈfiˌmel/

      UK /'fi:meɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
      • Belonging to or characteristic of a woman or girl.
      • Noun
      • A woman or girl.
      • A female animal.
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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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    • get into it

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become interested in something and enjoy it.
      • To start a career or profession.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become interested in something.
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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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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

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

      US /ˈɡrændˌmɑ,/

      UK /ˈgrænmɑ:/

      • Noun
      • Mother of your father or mother
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    • grandmother

      US /ˈɡrændˌmʌðɚ, ˈɡræn-/

      UK /ˈgrænmʌðə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Your mother or father's mother
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    • hall

      US /hɔl/

      UK /hɔ:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area just inside the entrance of a building
      • Large room/building for public events/gatherings
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    • have on

      US /hæv ɑn/

      UK /hæv ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be wearing something.
      • To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hazel

      US /ˈhezəl/

      UK /'heɪzl/

      • Noun
      • Color between light brown, green, and gray
      • Type of small tree or bush which can produce nuts
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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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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    • injustice

      US /ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/

      UK /ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Unjust act; the practice of being unjust or unfair
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    • inspire

      US /ɪnˈspaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone an idea to do or make something
      • To make someone feel a certain emotion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe in
      • To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
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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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    • joy

      US /dʒɔɪ/

      UK /dʒɔɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Deep happiness and pleasure about something
      • Thing or person that causes pleasure or happiness
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience happiness or to be glad
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    • like magic

      US /laɪk ˈmædʒɪk/

      UK /laɪk ˈmædʒɪk/

      • other
      • In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
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    • makeup

      US /ˈmekˌʌp/

      UK /'meɪkʌp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
      • The way in which something is formed or composed.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To invent or fabricate something.
      • To compensate for something.
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

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

      US /ʌv jʊɚz/

      UK /əv jɔ:z/

      • other
      • Belonging to you; your possession or property.
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    • on television

      US /ɑn ˈtɛləvɪʒən/

      UK /ɒn ˈtelɪvɪʒən/

      • other
      • Appearing or broadcast on TV.
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    • on the other side of

      US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • Located across something from a given point.
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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    • on tour

      US /ɑn tʊr/

      UK /ɔn tuə/

      • Noun
      • Time a soldier is away from home for work
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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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    • peppermint

      US /ˈpepərmɪnt/

      UK /ˈpepəmɪnt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A mint candy
      • Herb that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring
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    • pigeon

      US /ˈpɪdʒən/

      UK /'pɪdʒɪn/

      • Noun
      • Gray bird that is common in cities
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    • plus size

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Denoting or relating to clothes that are larger than the standard sizes.
      • Noun
      • A model who wears plus-size clothing.
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    • positive

      US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Showing agreement or support for something
      • Being sure about something; knowing the truth
      • Noun
      • A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
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    • positivity

      US /ˌpɒzə'tɪvətɪ/

      UK /ˌpɒzɪ'tɪvɪtɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tendency to be positive or accepting
      • The practice of being or tendency to be positive or optimistic in attitude.
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    • shut up

      US /ʃʌt ʌp/

      UK /ʃʌt ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close something, e.g. a shop
      • To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
      • Interjection
      • An expression of disbelief or surprise
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    • silhouette

      US /ˌsɪluˈɛt/

      UK /ˌsɪlʊ'et/

      • Noun
      • Image/drawing showing only the outline, as of head
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    • soulmate

      US /ˈsoʊlmeɪt/

      UK /ˈsəʊlmeɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Person thought to be your perfect romantic partner
      C2
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    • steamy

      US /ˈstimi/

      UK /ˈsti:mi/

      • Adjective
      • Filled with steam, vapor or mist
      • (Of movies, books) filled with sexual tension
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
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    • survival

      US /sɚˈvaɪvəl/

      UK /səˈvaɪvl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of continuing to exist when facing difficulty
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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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    • tough

      US /tʌf/

      UK /tʌf/

      • Adjective
      • (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
      • Very difficult to do or deal with
      • Noun
      • A rough and aggressive person.
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    • turn into

      US /tɚn ˈɪntu/

      UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change to become something else
      • To change your direction to go into a place
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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
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    • worthy

      US /ˈwɚði/

      UK /'wɜ:ðɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
      B1
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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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