Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • time flies: Used to express that time seems to pass very quickly.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • have to: Must do
  • in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
  • in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • liable for: Legally responsible for something.
  • in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
  • news article: A written report in a newspaper or magazine, or on a website, presenting news or information.
  • deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
  • to the day: Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
  • first off: To begin with; firstly.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • go after: To chase or pursue something
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • make up to: To compensate or atone to someone for a mistake or wrongdoing.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • settle in: To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
  • go nowhere: To be unsuccessful; to not achieve any progress or positive result.
  • taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • pulled off: To manage to succeed
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
  • in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
  • cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • go away: To go on vacation
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • distraction: Something drawing your attention away from
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
  • mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
  • corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
  • court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
  • essence: Most important part or quality of something
  • settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
  • distinguish: To make something clearly different from others
  • attention: Taking notice of someone or something
  • huge: Very very large
  • propaganda: (Use of) message that you want people to accept
  • mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
  • major: High-ranking officer in the army
  • entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
  • apparent: Easy to see or clearly understand
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
  • enemy: Something that stops you doing what you want
  • fake: Not real; made to look like something real
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • devote: To dedicate
  • journalist: Writer of news reports for newspapers etc.
  • bend: To become curved or no longer straight
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • election: Process of choosing someone by voting
  • public: Owned by the government
  • suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
  • protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
  • daily: Happening every day
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • paramount: More important/significant than all other things
  • entity: Something that exists by itself and is real
  • jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
  • flurry: Sudden rush of activity
  • subscription: Regular payment for a service, magazine etc.
  • lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
  • train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
  • cover: To record a different version of another song
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • malice: Intent to cause harm to someone; ill will
  • jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
  • stomp: To walk, dance, or move with heavy steps
  • authoritative: Being or from a knowledgeable or reliable source
  • stoke: To add fuel or tend a fire to make it stronger
  • parenthesis: One of two symbols ( and ), used in writing
  • stint: Short period of time
  • authoritarianism: Belief that the state should be all-powerful
  • industrialization: Process of creating and developing many businesses
  • slander: Words falsely spoken that damage a reputation
  • commentator: Professional who discusses a particular subject
  • keeper: Person taking care of animals
  • monolith: Large block of stone standing by itself
  • abc: First letters of the Roman alphabet
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    • abc

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • First letters of the Roman alphabet
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    • admire

      US /ædˈmaɪr/

      UK /əd'maɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To feel respect or wonder toward someone
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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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    • 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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    • apart from

      US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/

      UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/

      • Preposition
      • Except for; not considering
      • In addition to; as well as
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    • apparent

      US /əˈpærənt, əˈpɛr-/

      UK /ə'pærənt/

      • Adjective
      • Easy to see or clearly understand
      • Seeming to exist or be true, but may not be
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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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    • as we know it

      US /əz wi no ɪt/

      UK /əz wi nəu ɪt/

      • other
      • In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
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    • at the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • attention

      US /əˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /əˈtenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Taking notice of someone or something
      • Noun
      • (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
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    • author

      US /ˈɔθɚ/

      UK /'ɔ:θə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To write book or articles
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    • authoritarianism

      US /ɔ:ˌθɒrɪ'teərɪrnɪsm/

      UK /ɔ:ˌθɒrɪ'teərɪənɪsm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Belief that the state should be all-powerful
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    • authoritative

      US /əˈθɔ:rəteɪtɪv/

      UK /ɔ:ˈθɒrətətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Being or from a knowledgeable or reliable source
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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    • bend

      US /bɛnd/

      UK /bend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To become curved or no longer straight
      • To move your body so that it is not straight up
      • Noun
      • When a road changes direction; turn
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    • commentator

      US /ˈkɑmənˌtetɚ/

      UK /ˈkɒmənteɪtə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Professional who discusses a particular subject
      • A person who comments on events or on a text.
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    • corporate

      US /ˈkɔrpərɪt, ˈkɔrprɪt/

      UK /ˈkɔ:pərət/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning (usually large) companies
      • Relating to a large company or group.
      • Noun
      • The overall strategy and direction of a company.
      • The visual and communicative aspects of a company that create its public image.
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    • court

      US /kɔrt, kort/

      UK /kɔ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
      • To encourage dangerous behavior
      • Noun
      • Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
      • Place where legal cases are decided
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    • cut through

      US /kʌt θru/

      UK /kʌt θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
      • To overcome resistance or opposition effectively.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a path or opening by cutting.
      • To deeply affect someone's emotions or defenses.
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    • deal in

      US /dil ɪn/

      UK /di:l in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To buy and sell a particular product or products.
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    • devote

      US /dɪˈvoʊt/

      UK /dɪˈvəʊt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To dedicate
      • To decide to use or give (your time, efforts)
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    • distinguish

      US /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

      UK /dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something clearly different from others
      • To make noticeable or different; to set apart.
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    • distraction

      US /dɪˈstrækʃən/

      UK /dɪˈstrækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something drawing your attention away from
      • Enjoyable thing to help you forget your problems
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    • election

      US /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

      UK /ɪ'lekʃn/

      • Noun
      • Process of choosing someone by voting
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    • enemy

      US /ˈɛnəmi/

      UK /ˈenəmi/

      • Noun
      • Something that stops you doing what you want
      • Group, or people, you are opposed to
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    • entertainment

      US /ˌɛntɚˈtenmənt/

      UK /ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act or process of providing service for someone
      • Singing, dancing, telling jokes to amuse people
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    • entity

      US /ˈɛntɪti/

      UK /'entətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that exists by itself and is real
      • A thing with distinct and independent existence.
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    • essence

      US /ˈɛsəns/

      UK /'esns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Most important part or quality of something
      • Substance that has a very strong, unique smell
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    • fake

      US /fek/

      UK /feɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Not real; made to look like something real
      • Countable Noun
      • A copy of something made to trick people
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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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    • first off

      US /fɚst ɔf/

      UK /fə:st ɔf/

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; firstly.
      • Most importantly; above all else.
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    • flurry

      US /ˈflə:ri, ˈflʌri/

      UK /'flʌrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Sudden rush of activity
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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    • go after

      US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/

      UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To chase or pursue something
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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 away

      US /ɡo əˈwe/

      UK /ɡəu əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go on vacation
      • To leave; depart.
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    • go nowhere

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be unsuccessful; to not achieve any progress or positive result.
      • To lead to no particular place or destination.
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
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    • in a sense

      US /ɪn e sɛns/

      UK /in ə sens/

      • Phrase
      • In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
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    • in jail

      US /ɪn dʒel/

      UK /in dʒeil/

      • Phrase
      • Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
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    • in reality

      US /ɪn riˈælɪti/

      UK /in riˈæliti/

      • Phrase
      • Actually; in fact; truly.
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • in the process of

      US /ɪn ði ˈprɑsˌɛs ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈprəuses ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
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    • in town

      US /ɪn taʊn/

      UK /in taun/

      • Phrase
      • Present or available in the local area or city.
      • Available or present in a particular place.
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    • industrialization

      US /ɪnˌdʌstrɪələˈzeʃən/

      UK /ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪ'zeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of creating and developing many businesses
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    • jail

      US /dʒel/

      UK /dʒeɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hold people who are being punished for a crime
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    • journalist

      US /ˈdʒɚnəlɪst/

      UK /ˈdʒɜ:nəlɪst/

      • Noun
      • Writer of news reports for newspapers etc.
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    • jury

      US /ˈdʒʊri/

      UK /ˈdʒʊəri/

      • Noun
      • 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
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    • keeper

      US /ˈkipɚ/

      UK /ˈki:pə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person taking care of animals
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    • lawsuit

      US /ˈlɔˌsut/

      UK /ˈlɔ:su:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
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    • liable for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Legally responsible for something.
      • Likely to experience or suffer something undesirable.
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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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    • major

      US /ˈmedʒɚ/

      UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • High-ranking officer in the army
      • Main subject you study at university
      • Adjective
      • Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
      • Important, serious, or large in scope, size
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    • make up to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To compensate or atone to someone for a mistake or wrongdoing.
      • To try to gain favor with someone, often in a flattering way.
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    • malice

      US /ˈmælɪs/

      UK /'mælɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Intent to cause harm to someone; ill will
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    • mass

      US /mæs/

      UK /mæs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
      • Large amount or number of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To gather people or things into a large group
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    • mention

      US /ˈmɛnʃən/

      UK /'menʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refer to or talk or write about something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of referring to or talking about something
      • A formal acknowledgement of something
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    • monolith

      US /ˈmɑnəˌlɪθ/

      UK /'mɒnəlɪθ/

      • Noun
      • Large block of stone standing by itself
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    • news article

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A written report in a newspaper or magazine, or on a website, presenting news or information.
      • A piece of writing that reports on a recent event or situation, often including analysis or commentary.
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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 the internet

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
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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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    • paramount

      US /ˈpærəˌmaʊnt/

      UK /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

      • Adjective
      • More important/significant than all other things
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    • parenthesis

      US /pəˈrɛnθɪsɪs/

      UK /pəˈrenθəsɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One of two symbols ( and ), used in writing
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    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
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    • propaganda

      US /ˌprɑ:pə'ɡændə/

      UK /ˌprɒpə'ɡændə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (Use of) message that you want people to accept
      • The systematic dissemination of information, especially in a biased or misleading way, in order to promote a political cause or point of view.
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    • pulled off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage to succeed
      • Removed something quickly or with force.
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • settle

      US /ˈsɛtl/

      UK /'setl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
      • To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become accustomed to a new environment
      • (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
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    • settle in

      US /ˈsɛtl ɪn/

      UK /ˈsetl in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
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    • slander

      US /ˈslændə(r)/

      UK /ˈslɑ:ndə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Words falsely spoken that damage a reputation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To say things to try to damage someone reputation
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    • stint

      US /stɪnt/

      UK /stɪnt/

      • Noun
      • Short period of time
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try not to spend money, time, effort etc. on
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    • stoke

      US /stok/

      UK /stəʊk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To add fuel or tend a fire to make it stronger
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    • stomp

      US /stɑ:mp/

      UK /stɒmp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To walk, dance, or move with heavy steps
      • Noun
      • A walk, dance, or movement with heavy steps
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    • subscription

      US /səbˈskrɪpʃən/

      UK /səbˈskrɪpʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Regular payment for a service, magazine etc.
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    • taken over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To gain control of something.
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    • time flies

      US /taɪm flaɪz/

      UK /taim flaɪz/

      • Idiom
      • Used to express that time seems to pass very quickly.
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    • to the day

      US /tu ðə deɪ/

      UK /tu ðə deɪ/

      • other
      • Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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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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    #murdoch#trump#rupert#print#fake news#public

    Jarvis: 'Major media failing at their task to inform and protect the public' | DW News

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    林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/23
    Ever wonder how major media outlets are handling tough political climates? This video dives into a fascinating discussion about press freedom, defamation claims, and the legal showdowns involving figures like Donald Trump, giving you advanced vocabulary and cultural insights along the way! You'll gain a deeper understanding of these complex issues while expanding your English toolkit.

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