Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
  • name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
  • at school: Present and attending school.
  • get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • to someone's face: Directly addressing someone, especially with criticism or insults.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
  • watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
  • context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
  • critical: Making a negative judgment of something
  • compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
  • positive: Showing agreement or support for something
  • negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
  • overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
  • criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
  • conference: Series of lectures held as an event
  • admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • similar: Nearly the same; alike
  • tiny: Very, very small
  • cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • intonation: Rises and falls in pitch of speech
  • nerve: Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
  • courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • criticize: To assess the work of others
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
  • carpet: Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
  • audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • argue: To fight or disagree over something
  • timid: Lacking in self-assurance or courage; shy
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • implication: Possible effects, results from an action or event
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • spite: Wish to hurt another person; malice; maliciousness
  • negatively: In a harmful, unwanted or unhelpful manner
  • audacity: Bold and daring behavior
  • pitfall: Hidden danger or difficulty
  • reel: To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
  • disrespectful: Rude and lacking respect
  • positively: In a manner showing agreement or support for
  • interchangeable: Able to be exchanged, without a problem
  • longtime: Concerning for a long duration
  • keyword: Significant or descriptive word used in searches
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    • admire

      US /ædˈmaɪr/

      UK /əd'maɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To feel respect or wonder toward someone
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    • at school

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present and attending school.
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    • audacity

      US /ɔˈdæsɪti/

      UK /ɔ:ˈdæsəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Bold and daring behavior
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    • audition

      US /ɔˈdɪʃən/

      UK /ɔ:ˈdɪʃn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try out for a part in a play or film
      • Noun
      • Trial performance to show suitability for a part
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    • carpet

      US /ˈkɑ:rpɪt/

      UK /ˈkɑ:pɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover a surface with, e.g. many flowers
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    • cause

      US /kɔz/

      UK /kɔ:z/

      • Noun
      • Belief, goal or organization that people support
      • Reason for
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something happen; create effect or result
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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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    • conference

      US /ˈkɑnfərəns, -frəns/

      UK /ˈkɒnfərəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of lectures held as an event
      • An association of US sports teams
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To hold a discussion; consult.
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    • confidence

      US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/

      UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling that you can do well at something
      • Feeling you can trust someone
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    • context

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst/

      UK /ˈkɒntekst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Set of facts surrounding a person or event
      • The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
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    • courage

      US /ˈkɚrɪdʒ, ˈkʌr-/

      UK /'kʌrɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being able to face danger without fear
      • The quality of being brave enough to do what is right or necessary, even when it is difficult or dangerous
      • Transitive Verb
      • To encourage or embolden someone.
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    • critical

      US /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/

      UK /ˈkrɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Making a negative judgment of something
      • Being important or serious; vital; dangerous
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    • criticism

      US /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

      UK /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Article or essay that judges quality
      • Negative judgment of something
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    • criticize

      US /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/

      UK /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To assess the work of others
      • To say that someone or something is bad
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    • depend

      US /dɪˈpend/

      UK /dɪˈpend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
      • To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
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    • disrespectful

      US /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfəl/

      UK /ˌdɪsrɪ'spektfl/

      • Adjective
      • Rude and lacking respect
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    • episode

      US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/

      UK /'epɪsəʊd/

      • Noun
      • One separate event in a series of events
      • Show which is part of a larger story
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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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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • implication

      US /ˌɪmplɪˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌɪmplɪ'keɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Possible effects, results from an action or event
      • A conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.
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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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    • interchangeable

      US /ˌɪntɚˈtʃendʒəbəl/

      UK /ˌɪntəˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to be exchanged, without a problem
      • So similar as to be capable of being exchanged or substituted; alike
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    • intonation

      US /ˌɪntəˈneʃən,-to-/

      UK /ˌɪntəˈneɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rises and falls in pitch of speech
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    • keyword

      US /ˈki:wɜ:rd/

      UK /ˈki:wɜ:d/

      • Noun
      • Significant or descriptive word used in searches
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    • lack

      US /læk/

      UK /læk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To not have, or not have enough, of something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The state of not having or not having enough of
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    • longtime

      US /'lɒŋtaɪm/

      UK /'lɒŋtaɪm/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning for a long duration
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    • move to

      US /muv tu/

      UK /mu:v tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change the place where you live or work.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To proceed to the next stage or action.
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    • name for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
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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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    • negatively

      US /ˈnɛɡətɪvlɪ/

      UK /'neɡətɪvlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a harmful, unwanted or unhelpful manner
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    • nerve

      US /nɚv/

      UK /nə:v/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
      • Courage to do something that is difficult or risky
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To summon one's courage; brace oneself.
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    • obvious

      US /ˈɑbviəs/

      UK /ˈɒbviəs/

      • Adjective
      • Easily understood and clear; plain to see
      • Easy to see or notice.
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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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    • order in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
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    • out of town

      US /aʊt ʌv taʊn/

      UK /aut ɔv taun/

      • Phrase
      • Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
      • Adjective
      • Not available in the local area; absent and unreachable.
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • overcome

      US /ˌovɚˈkʌm/

      UK /ˌəʊvə'kʌm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
      • Participle
      • Past participle of overcome; to have successfully dealt with or controlled a problem or feeling.
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    • pitfall

      US /ˈpɪtˌfɔl/

      UK /'pɪtfɔ:l/

      • Countable Noun
      • Hidden danger or difficulty
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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
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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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    • positively

      US /ˈpɑ:zətɪvli/

      UK /ˈpɒzətɪvli/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner showing agreement or support for
      • Definitely or certainly
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    • reel

      US /ril/

      UK /ri:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
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    • spite

      US /spaɪt/

      UK /spaɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Wish to hurt another person; malice; maliciousness
      • Transitive Verb
      • To deliberately annoy or frustrate someone
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    • stand up to

      US /stænd ʌp tu/

      UK /stænd ʌp tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
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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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    • 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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    • timid

      US /ˈtɪmɪd/

      UK /ˈtɪmɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking in self-assurance or courage; shy
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    • tiny

      US /ˈtaɪni/

      UK /'taɪnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Very, very small
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    • to someone's face

      US /tu ˈsʌmwʌnz feɪs/

      UK /tu ˈsʌmwʌnz feɪs/

      • other
      • Directly addressing someone, especially with criticism or insults.
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    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
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    • watch out

      US /wɑtʃ aʊt/

      UK /wɔtʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be careful; to be alert to danger
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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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