Vocabulary

  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
  • best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
  • blow out: (Of tire) to explode
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • have to: Must do
  • in point: Relevant; pertinent
  • facing off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
  • on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
  • on second thought: After reconsidering; changing one's mind.
  • beat up: To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
  • hot and heavy: Having a passionate, intense romantic or sexual relationship.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • such as: For example; like
  • quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
  • in the clouds: Lost in thought; daydreaming or distracted.
  • in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
  • pack on: To gain weight.
  • fill out: To become fatter
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • tv show: A television program.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
  • cast of characters: The actors and roles in a play, film, or other performance.
  • on occasion: Sometimes, but not regularly.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
  • in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
  • longest time: The greatest duration of time.
  • out of commission: Not in working order; temporarily not functioning.
  • from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
  • latch on: To understand something, often after a period of confusion or delay.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • issue: To make something available to be used or sold
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
  • disguise: Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
  • challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • result: Something produced through tests or experiments
  • planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
  • curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
  • fate: What will happen to you in the future, often bad
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
  • justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
  • adult: Person or animal that is fully grown
  • natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
  • screen: To hide or block something from being seen
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • steel: Very strong or determined character in a person
  • originally: At first; in the beginning
  • quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • metropolis: Very large and important city
  • lane: Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
  • train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
  • mermaid: Creature with top half a woman, bottom half a fish
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • duo: Two (e.g. of living or people)
  • telepathy: Communication of thoughts or ideas between minds
  • famously: In a manner or to an extent that is well known
  • superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
  • superman: Person with great powers and abilities
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    • adult

      US / əˈdʌlt, ˈædʌlt/

      UK /ˈædʌlt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person or animal that is fully grown
      • A fully grown animal.
      • Adjective
      • Being fully grown; mature; no longer a teenager
      • Containing sexually explicit material.
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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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    • beat

      US /bit/

      UK /bi:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move in regular motions in order to push blood
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
      • To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
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    • beat up

      US /bit ʌp/

      UK /bi:t ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
      • Transitive Verb
      • To assault or physically harm someone.
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    • best known

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
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    • blow out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of tire) to explode
      • To stop something burning, using your breath
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    • cast of characters

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The actors and roles in a play, film, or other performance.
      • A list of the characters in a book or other written work.
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    • challenge

      US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/

      UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
      • Act of formally inviting someone to compete
      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally invite someone to compete at something
      • To question the correctness of something
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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    • curse

      US /kɚs/

      UK /kɜ:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To use offensive language when angry; swear
      • Noun
      • Act to cause trouble to others
      • A word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.
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    • debut

      US /deˈbju, ˈdeˌbju/

      UK /'deɪbju:/

      • Noun
      • First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
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    • disguise

      US /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

      UK /dɪs'ɡaɪz/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
      • The act of concealing the identity or true nature of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To change your appearance to not be noticed
      • To hide something so it will not be noticed
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • duo

      US /ˈdu:oʊ/

      UK /ˈdju:əʊ/

      • Noun
      • Two (e.g. of living or people)
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    • facing off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To oppose one another (often in sports)
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    • famously

      US /ˈfeməsli/

      UK /ˈfeɪməsli/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner or to an extent that is well known
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    • fate

      US /fet/

      UK /feɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • What will happen to you in the future, often bad
      • Power that determines what happens; destiny
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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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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • fill out

      US /fɪl aʊt/

      UK /fil aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become fatter
      • To complete a form by adding information needed
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for the best

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
      • Hoping for a positive outcome.
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    • from time to time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
      • At intervals; now and then.
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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    • go beyond

      US /ɡo biˈɑnd/

      UK /ɡəu biˈjɔnd/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To do more than planned or expected; exceed
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hot and heavy

      US /hɑt ænd ˈhɛvi/

      UK /hɒt ənd ˈhevi/

      • other
      • Having a passionate, intense romantic or sexual relationship.
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in itself

      US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/

      UK /in itˈself/

      • Phrase
      • Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
      • Essentially; by its very nature.
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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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    • in point

      US /ɪn pɔɪnt/

      UK /in pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Relevant; pertinent
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    • in shape

      US /ɪn ʃep/

      UK /in ʃeip/

      • Adjective
      • In good physical condition; fit.
      • Phrase
      • In good physical condition.
      • In good condition or order.
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    • in the clouds

      US /ɪn ðə ˈklaʊdz/

      UK /in ðə ˈklaudz/

      • other
      • Lost in thought; daydreaming or distracted.
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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

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

      US /ɪnˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪn'vɒlv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To have or be included as a part of something
      • To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
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    • issue

      US /ˈɪʃu/

      UK /'ɪʃu:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something available to be used or sold
      • To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
      • Single edition of a magazine
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    • justice

      US /ˈdʒʌstɪs/

      UK /'dʒʌstɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being fair, equal, or just
      • Countable Noun
      • Person in a court who judges criminal cases
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    • knight

      US /naɪt/

      UK /naɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
      • High-ranked medieval soldier fighting on horse
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grant someone the title of knight
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    • lane

      US /len/

      UK /leɪn/

      • Noun
      • Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
      • Narrow way or road, often with steep sides
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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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    • longest time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The greatest duration of time.
      • A very long period.
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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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    • mermaid

      US /ˈmɜrˌmeɪd/

      UK /'mɜ:meɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Creature with top half a woman, bottom half a fish
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    • metropolis

      US /mɪˈtrɑpəlɪs/

      UK /mə'trɒpəlɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very large and important city
      • A city that is a center of a particular activity or industry.
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
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    • number of people

      US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/

      UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/

      • Phrase
      • The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
      • A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
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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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    • on occasion

      US /ɑn əˈkeʒən/

      UK /ɔn əˈkeiʒən/

      • Idiom
      • Sometimes, but not regularly.
      • Phrase
      • Sometimes, but not regularly or often
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    • on second thought

      US /ɑn ˈsɛkənd θɔt/

      UK /ɔn ˈsekənd θɔ:t/

      • Phrase
      • After reconsidering; changing one's mind.
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    • on the line

      US /ɑn ði laɪn/

      UK /ɔn ðə lain/

      • Phrase
      • At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
      • Having a great deal of responsibility.
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    • on the scene

      US /ɑn ði sin/

      UK /ɔn ðə si:n/

      • Phrase
      • Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
      • Involved or active in a particular area or activity.
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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 of those things

      US /wʌn əv ðoʊz θɪŋz/

      UK /wʌn əv ðəuz θɪŋz/

      • other
      • An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
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    • originally

      US /əˈrɪdʒənəli/

      UK /əˈrɪdʒənəli/

      • Adverb
      • At first; in the beginning
      • In a new and unique manner
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    • out of commission

      US /aʊt ʌv kəˈmɪʃən/

      UK /aut ɔv kəˈmiʃən/

      • Adjective
      • Not in working order; temporarily not functioning.
      • (Of a ship or military unit) no longer in active service.
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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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    • over to

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain weight.
      • To apply something heavily or excessively.
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    • planet

      US /ˈplænɪt/

      UK /'plænɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One of the bodies that orbit the sun
      • A different world or sphere of existence.
      • Proper Noun
      • The earth.
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    • quick look

      US /kwɪk lʊk/

      UK /kwik luk/

      • Noun
      • A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
      • A swift or brief glance.
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    • result

      US /rɪˈzʌlt/

      UK /rɪ'zʌlt/

      • Noun
      • Something produced through tests or experiments
      • Final score of a competition, election or game
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be the outcome of other causes and effects
      • To happen or exist as a consequence of something.
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    • screen

      US /skrin/

      UK /skri:n/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide or block something from being seen
      • To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
      • Noun
      • Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
      • Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
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    • steel

      US /stil/

      UK /sti:l/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Very strong or determined character in a person
      • Very strong metal made of iron, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prepare yourself for something difficult
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    • stick around

      US /stɪk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /stik əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain in place; not leave or go
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • superhero

      US /ˈsu:pərhɪroʊ/

      UK /ˈsu:pəhɪərəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Fictional character who fights evil
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    • superman

      US /ˈsjupɚˌmæn/

      UK /'su:pəmæn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person with great powers and abilities
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
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    • take over

      US /tek ˈovɚ/

      UK /teik ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To assume control or possession of something.
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    • telepathy

      US /təˈlɛpəθi/

      UK /təˈlepəθi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Communication of thoughts or ideas between minds
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    • tv show

      US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/

      UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/

      • Noun
      • A television program.
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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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