Vocabulary

  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • have to: Must do
  • around town: In the local area or vicinity.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • clean up after: To tidy or remove mess left by oneself or others.
  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
  • in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
  • get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
  • by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • show up with: To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • set up
  • up to no good: Engaged in dishonest, harmful, or mischievous activity.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • house rules: A set of guidelines or regulations established within a household to govern behavior and maintain order.
  • read up: To spend time trying to find out about something so that you know more about it.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • tiptoe around: To avoid discussing something directly or carefully.
  • out of the way: Remote; isolated.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • from A to B: Describes traveling or moving between two places.
  • get around town: To travel to different places in a town or city.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • rule of thumb: A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • use up: To use all of; consume
  • of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
  • those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
  • pay back: To return money or a favor
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • foremost: Being the best or most important
  • obligation: Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • etiquette: Rules regarding manners or good behavior
  • avoid: To prevent from happening
  • fridge: An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • gigantic: Extremely large
  • laundry: Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
  • respect: To follow the established rules
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • stink: To smell terrible
  • excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
  • normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
  • generosity: Giving or sharing things freely with others
  • sufficient: Having or providing enough when needed
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
  • vegan: Vegetarian who eats no animal or dairy products
  • couch: To formulate in a particular style or language
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • cater: To cook or serve at an event for a fee
  • palate: Roof of the mouth
  • hospitality: Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
  • host: Mass; a great number
  • worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • cell: Smallest unit of living things in biology
  • footprint: Mark left by a foot of an animal or human
  • picky: Careful about deciding on things; hard to please
  • scout: To watch or search for something or someone
  • faulty: Not perfectly made/working correctly; defective
  • whim: A sudden thought or desire; a fancy
  • caviar: Delicacy food that consists of fish eggs
  • flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • token: Flat, round piece of material used e.g. as coins
  • travel: To go to a place that is far away
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • live: To be alive
  • subscriber: Person who pays a (monthly) fee to get a service
  • kit: Set, collection of tools, supplies, for a purpose
  • guest: Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
  • pet: Animal kept by a person for company and friendship
  • champagne: French sparkling drink used for celebrations
  • hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
  • underwear: Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
  • gift: Something given to another for a reason; present
  • camel: Large desert animal with a long neck and hump(s)
  • bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
  • artisan: One making art objects, etc. skillfully by hand
  • clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
  • hostel: Cheap hotel for young people
  • handwritten: Being written by hand (i.e. not typed)
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • around town

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the local area or vicinity.
      • In various places throughout the town.
      • Adjective
      • Socially active and well-known in the town.
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    • artisan

      US /ˈɑrtɪzən, -sən/

      UK /ˈɑ:tɪzən, -sən/

      • Countable Noun
      • One making art objects, etc. skillfully by hand
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • avoid

      US /əˈvɔɪd/

      UK /ə'vɔɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent from happening
      • To stay away from
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    • bathroom

      US /ˈbæθru:m/

      UK /ˈbɑ:θru:m/

      • Noun
      • Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
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    • by no means

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Certainly not; in no way.
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    • camel

      US /ˈkæməl/

      UK /'kæml/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large desert animal with a long neck and hump(s)
      • Noun
      • A light yellowish-brown color, like that of a camel's coat.
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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    • cater

      US /ˈketɚ/

      UK /'keɪtə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook or serve at an event for a fee
      • To handle or deal with; provide what is needed
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    • caviar

      US /ˈkæviˌɑː(r)/

      UK /ˈkæviɑ:(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Delicacy food that consists of fish eggs
      • Something highly prized or valued, especially by a select few.
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    • cell

      US /sɛl/

      UK /sel/

      • Countable Noun
      • Smallest unit of living things in biology
      • Group of people - often from a secret organization
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    • champagne

      US /ʃæmˈpen/

      UK /ʃæmˈpeɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • French sparkling drink used for celebrations
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    • clean up after

      US /klin ʌp ˈæftɚ/

      UK /kli:n ʌp ˈɑ:ftə/

      • other
      • To tidy or remove mess left by oneself or others.
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    • clothe

      US /kloʊð/

      UK /kləʊð/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
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    • couch

      US /kaʊtʃ/

      UK /kaʊtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To formulate in a particular style or language
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sofa; settee
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    • demonstrate

      US /ˈdɛmənˌstret/

      UK /'demənstreɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To display a feeling or ability openly
      • To protest about something often as a group
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    • etiquette

      US /ˈɛtɪˌkɛt, -kɪt/

      UK /ˈetɪket/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rules regarding manners or good behavior
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    • excuse

      US /ɪkˈskjuz/

      UK /ɪk'skju:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
      • To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
      • Noun
      • Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
      • Reason why you did or didn't do something
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    • faulty

      US /ˈfɔlti/

      UK /'fɔ:ltɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Not perfectly made/working correctly; defective
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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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    • flash

      US /flæʃ/

      UK /flæʃ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear suddenly and briefly
      • To shine brightly very suddenly and briefly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sudden and brief appearance of something
      • Light used by a camera to brighten the area
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    • footprint

      US /ˈfʊtˌprɪnt/

      UK /ˈfʊtprɪnt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mark left by a foot of an animal or human
      • The effect a person or community has on the environment, expressed as the amount of carbon dioxide produced.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • foremost

      US /ˈfɔrˌmost,ˈfor-/

      UK /'fɔ:məʊst/

      • Adjective
      • Being the best or most important
      • Adverb
      • In the most prominent or important position.
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    • fridge

      US /frɪdʒ/

      UK /frɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
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    • from A to B

      US /frʌm eɪ tə bi/

      UK /frɒm eɪ tə bi:/

      • Preposition
      • Describes traveling or moving between two places.
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    • generosity

      US /ˌdʒenəˈrɑ:səti/

      UK /ˌdʒenəˈrɒsəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Giving or sharing things freely with others
      • A generous act or gift.
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    • get around town

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To travel to different places in a town or city.
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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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    • gift

      US /ɡɪft/

      UK /gɪft/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something given to another for a reason; present
      • Special skill or natural ability to do something
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    • gigantic

      US /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

      UK /dʒaɪ'ɡæntɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely large
      • Of very great size, extent, or degree.
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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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    • guest

      US /ɡɛst/

      UK /ɡest/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
      • Paying customer at a hotel or restaurant
      • Adjective
      • Referring to people visiting or staying at a place
      • Provided for or used by a guest.
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    • handwritten

      US /ˌhændˈrɪtn/

      UK /ˌhændˈrɪtn/

      • Adjective
      • Being written by hand (i.e. not typed)
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hike

      US /haɪk/

      UK /haɪk/

      • Noun
      • Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
      • A long walk in mountains, etc. for exercise
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a large and unexpected increase in a price
      • To take a long walk in mountains etc. for exercise
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    • hospitality

      US /ˌhɑspɪˈtælɪti/

      UK /ˌhɒspɪ'tælətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
      • The business of providing services to guests in hotels, restaurants, etc.
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    • host

      US /host/

      UK /həʊst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mass; a great number
      • Person who entertains guests
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
      • To lead or start a party, program, or other event
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    • hostel

      US /ˈhɑ:stl/

      UK /ˈhɒstl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cheap hotel for young people
      • An organization that runs or promotes hostels.
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    • house rules

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A set of guidelines or regulations established within a household to govern behavior and maintain order.
      • Regulations specific to a business or establishment, outlining acceptable conduct for patrons or members.
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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 on

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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    • in real life

      US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/

      UK /in riəl laif/

      • Phrase
      • In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
      • Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
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    • in the house

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
      • Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
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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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    • kit

      US /kɪt/

      UK /kɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Set, collection of tools, supplies, for a purpose
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    • laundry

      US /ˈlɔndri, ˈlɑn-/

      UK /'lɔ:ndrɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
      • Clothes etc., that are to be washed, already washed
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    • obligation

      US /ˌɑblɪˈɡeʃən/

      UK /ˌɒblɪ'ɡeɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
      • Fact of being forced morally to do something
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    • of any kind

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Of any type or variety whatsoever.
      • To any degree or extent.
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    • on the couch

      US /ɑn ðə kaʊtʃ/

      UK /ɒn ðə kaʊtʃ/

      • other
      • Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
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    • on the road

      US /ɑn ði rəʊd/

      UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/

      • Phrase
      • Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
      • Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
      • Idiom
      • Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
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    • out of the way

      US /aʊt ʌv ði we/

      UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/

      • Adjective
      • Remote; isolated.
      • No longer obstructing or hindering.
      • Phrase
      • Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
      • Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
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    • palate

      US /ˈpælɪt/

      UK /ˈpælət/

      • Noun
      • Roof of the mouth
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    • pay back

      US /pe bæk/

      UK /pei bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return money or a favor
      • To take revenge on someone for doing something bad
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    • personal

      US /ˈpɚsənəl/

      UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/

      • Adjective
      • Done by or to a particular person; individual
      • Concerning a person's private life or feelings
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    • pet

      US /pɛt/

      UK /pet/

      • Countable Noun
      • Animal kept by a person for company and friendship
      • Transitive Verb
      • To gently touch an animal or person; stroke
      • To kiss and cuddle, sometimes in a sexual way
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    • picky

      US /ˈpɪki/

      UK /ˈpɪki/

      • Adjective
      • Careful about deciding on things; hard to please
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    • read up

      US /rid ʌp/

      UK /ri:d ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time trying to find out about something so that you know more about it.
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    • respect

      US /rɪˈspɛkt/

      UK /rɪ'spekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow the established rules
      • To think very highly of another person
      • Noun
      • Behavior that follows the established rules
      • Regard or admiration for someone or something
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    • rule of thumb

      US /rul ʌv θʌm/

      UK /ru:l ɔv θʌm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
      • A broadly accurate guide or principle, based on practice rather than theory.
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    • scout

      US /skaʊt/

      UK /skaʊt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To watch or search for something or someone
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    • security

      US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/

      UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Department in a company in charge of protection
      • Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
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    • show up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
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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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    • stink

      US /stɪŋk/

      UK /stɪŋk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To smell terrible
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    • subscriber

      US /səbˈskraɪbər/

      UK /səbˈskraɪbə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who pays a (monthly) fee to get a service
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    • sufficient

      US /səˈfɪʃənt/

      UK /səˈfɪʃnt/

      • Adjective
      • Having or providing enough when needed
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    • those times

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
      • A specific era or period in history.
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    • thumbs up

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
      • A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
      • Noun (plural)
      • Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
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    • tiptoe around

      US /ˈtɪptoʊ əˈraʊnd/

      UK /ˈtiptəu əˈraund/

      • other
      • To avoid discussing something directly or carefully.
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • token

      US /ˈtokən/

      UK /'təʊkən/

      • Noun (plural)
      • Flat, round piece of material used e.g. as coins
      • Noun
      • Representative of a feeling
      • Something representing a feeling, e.g. Gratitude
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    • underwear

      US /ˈʌndərwer/

      UK /ˈʌndəweə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
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    • up to no good

      US /ʌp tu no ɡʊd/

      UK /ʌp tuː nəu gʊd/

      • other
      • Engaged in dishonest, harmful, or mischievous activity.
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    • use up

      US /juz ʌp/

      UK /ju:z ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use all of; consume
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    • vegan

      US /ˈviɡən, ˈvɛdʒən/

      UK /ˈvi:gən/

      • Noun
      • Vegetarian who eats no animal or dairy products
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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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    • whim

      US /hwɪm, wɪm/

      UK /wɪm/

      • Noun
      • A sudden thought or desire; a fancy
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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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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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