Vocabulary

  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • on point: Perfectly done; exactly right.
  • have to: Must do
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
  • pin up: To attach something to a surface with a pin or tack.
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • from the top: From the beginning.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • wildest dreams: The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
  • try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • be my guest: An invitation to someone to do something; help yourself
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • back in the day: In the past; in former times.
  • walk out on: To abandon or desert someone, especially someone who depends on you.
  • go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
  • check out
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
  • dump: To end a romantic relationship
  • outfit: A set of clothing (with accessories)
  • inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
  • fabric: Cloth or material
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • naive: Unsophisticated; innocent and unknowing
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • slice: Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • twist: To turn something in a circular direction
  • masculine: Having the characteristics associated with males
  • collaborate: To cooperate with or help an enemy
  • flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
  • custom: Person's regular, daily habit or practice
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • closet: Small room or cupboard used for storing things
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • part: Division of a book
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • store: To put things in a place for later use
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
  • gene: Part of cell controlling development of a thing
  • clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
  • design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
  • stinky
  • bouquet: Bunch or collection of flowers
  • want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
  • belt: To leave somewhere quickly (UK use)
  • sparkly: Having lots of small reflections of light
  • tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
  • thrift: Cautious management of money
  • makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
  • uniform: Set of clothes showing you belong to an army, etc.
  • platinum: Very expensive silver-colored metal
  • flashback: Showing an earlier event in a film, book etc.
  • fashion: Style of dress or activity popular at some time
  • mash: To make something soft by beating or crushing it
  • mannequin: Woman who wears clothes to display fashions
  • soldier: Person working in an army to fight
  • asymmetrical: Having no balance; not the same on both sides
  • punk: Violent or criminal young man
  • soulmate: Person thought to be your perfect romantic partner
  • fan: To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
  • babble: To talk without speaking clearly
  • ponytail: Hair style tied in a clump at the back of the head
  • jumper: Person who jumps often in a competition
  • singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
  • hairdresser: Someone who cuts or beautifies hair as a job
  • boa: Snake that kills by winding itself around its prey
  • foreshadow: To be a sign of future events
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
      A2
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    • all the things

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
      A1
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    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
      A2
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    • asymmetrical

      US /ˌeɪsɪ'metrɪkl/

      UK /ˌeɪsɪ'metrɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Having no balance; not the same on both sides
      B2
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    • babble

      US /ˈbæbəl/

      UK /ˈbæbl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To talk without speaking clearly
      • To make the sound of running water
      C1
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    • back in the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the past; in former times.
      • Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
      A1
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    • be my guest

      US /bi maɪ ɡɛst/

      UK /bi: mai ɡest/

      • Phrase
      • An invitation to someone to do something; help yourself
      A2
      More
    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
      A1
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    • belt

      US /bɛlt/

      UK /belt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To leave somewhere quickly (UK use)
      • Noun
      • Band of material worn around a person's waist
      • Area with a lot of a particular feature e.g. corn
      A2
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    • boa

      US /ˈboə/

      UK /'bəʊə/

      • Noun
      • Snake that kills by winding itself around its prey
      C1
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    • bouquet

      US /boˈke, bu-/

      UK /buˈkeɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bunch or collection of flowers
      • The characteristic scent of a wine or other alcoholic drink.
      B2
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
      A1
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    • closet

      US /ˈklɑzɪt, ˈklɔzɪt/

      UK /'klɒzɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small room or cupboard used for storing things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To go or put someone into a room for some privacy
      B2
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    • collaborate

      US /kəˈlæbəˌret/

      UK /kəˈlæbəreɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cooperate with or help an enemy
      • To work together to complete a task
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    • custom

      US /ˈkʌstəm/

      UK /ˈkʌstəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person's regular, daily habit or practice
      • Tradition that most people in a community do
      • Adjective
      • Specially made to order
      • Modified to a particular specification.
      A2
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    • cut off

      US /kʌt ɔf/

      UK /kʌt ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a process, e.g. a phone call
      • To cut the end of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
      • To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
      A1
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    • dump

      US /dʌmp/

      UK /dʌmp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To end a romantic relationship
      • To put something somewhere without care
      • Noun
      • A place where waste or garbage is left.
      • A copy of data from one part of a computer system to another.
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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical or mental strength
      • Enthusiasm and determination.
      A2
      More
    • fabric

      US /ˈfæbrɪk/

      UK /ˈfæbrɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cloth or material
      • Basic structure
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    • fan

      US /fæn/

      UK /fæn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
      • To use a device to cool yourself, something
      • Countable Noun
      • Thing you wave in front of your face to stay cool
      • Someone who admires a famous person, sport etc.
      A2
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    • fashion

      US /ˈfæʃən/

      UK /'fæʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Style of dress or activity popular at some time
      • Industry that creates new styles of clothes
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make things into a particular shape
      A2
      More
    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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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
      A2
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    • flashback

      US /ˈflæʃˌbæk/

      UK /'flæʃbæk/

      • Noun
      • Showing an earlier event in a film, book etc.
      C2
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    • flow

      US /flo/

      UK /fləʊ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of something that moves through an area
      A2
      More
    • foreshadow

      US /fɔ:rˈʃædoʊ/

      UK /fɔ:ˈʃædəʊ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be a sign of future events
      C2
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    • from the top

      US /frʌm ði tɑp/

      UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/

      • Phrase
      • From the beginning.
      • From the highest point or position.
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    • gene

      US /dʒin/

      UK /dʒi:n/

      • Noun
      • Part of cell controlling development of a thing
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
      A1
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    • go together

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
      • To date; to be in a romantic relationship.
      A1
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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
      A1
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    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
      A1
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    • hairdresser

      US /ˈhɛrˌdrɛsɚ/

      UK /ˈheədresə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who cuts or beautifies hair as a job
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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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.
      C1
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    • in love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
      A1
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
      A1
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    • in the wind

      US /ɪn ðə wɪnd/

      UK /ɪn ðə wɪnd/

      • other
      • Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
      B2
      More
    • 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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    • jumper

      US /ˈdʒʌmpɚ/

      UK /'dʒʌmpə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who jumps often in a competition
      • Sweater
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
      B1
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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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    • makeup

      US /ˈmekˌʌp/

      UK /'meɪkʌp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
      • The way in which something is formed or composed.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To invent or fabricate something.
      • To compensate for something.
      B2
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    • mannequin

      US /ˈmænɪkɪn/

      UK /ˈmænɪkɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Woman who wears clothes to display fashions
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    • masculine

      US /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

      UK /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Having the characteristics associated with males
      B2
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    • mash

      US /mæʃ/

      UK /mæʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something soft by beating or crushing it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cooked potatoes, etc. crushed and served hot
      B2
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    • naive

      US /nɑˈiv/

      UK /naɪˈi:v/

      • Adjective
      • Unsophisticated; innocent and unknowing
      • (Of art) produced in a simple, unaffected style, typically by someone who has not had formal training.
      B2
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • on point

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Perfectly done; exactly right.
      • Relevant and appropriate; pertinent.
      A1
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    • on tour

      US /ɑn tʊr/

      UK /ɔn tuə/

      • Noun
      • Time a soldier is away from home for work
      A2
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    • outfit

      US /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

      UK /'aʊtfɪt/

      • Noun
      • A set of clothing (with accessories)
      • Transitive Verb
      • To provide with clothing and other things
      B2
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    • pin up

      US /pɪn ʌp/

      UK /pɪn ʌp/

      • other
      • To attach something to a surface with a pin or tack.
      • To display pictures or posters, especially of models or celebrities.
      B1
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    • platinum

      US /ˈplætnəm/

      UK /ˈplætɪnəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Very expensive silver-colored metal
      • Adjective
      • Made from the silver metal platinum
      • Of a pale silvery-grey colour.
      B2
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    • ponytail

      US /ˈpoʊniteɪl/

      UK /ˈpəʊniteɪl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Hair style tied in a clump at the back of the head
      C2
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    • punk

      US /pʌŋk/

      UK /pʌŋk/

      • Noun
      • Violent or criminal young man
      B2
      More
    • singe

      US /sɪndʒ/

      UK /sɪndʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn lightly, often to remove hair
      C2
      More
    • slice

      US /slaɪs/

      UK /slaɪs/

      • Countable Noun
      • Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
      • Piece or share of something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit a ball so that it curves to one side
      • To cut a thin piece off something larger
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    • soldier

      US /ˈsoldʒɚ/

      UK /'səʊldʒə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person working in an army to fight
      B1
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    • soulmate

      US /ˈsoʊlmeɪt/

      UK /ˈsəʊlmeɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Person thought to be your perfect romantic partner
      C2
      More
    • sparkly

      US /ˈspɑrkli/

      UK /'spɑ:klɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Having lots of small reflections of light
      B1
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    • store

      US /stɔr, stor/

      UK /stɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put things in a place for later use
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where things are kept for future use
      • Place where you can go to buy things
      A2TOEIC
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    • stunning

      US /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

      UK /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
      • To incapacitate using a special gun
      B2
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    • tank

      US /tæŋk/

      UK /tæŋk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Container for holding liquid or gas
      • Military vehicle that can go over rough areas
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fail completely or badly
      • To deliberately lose a game or contest
      B1
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    • thrift

      US /θrɪft/

      UK /θrɪft/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Cautious management of money
      B2TOEIC
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    • try out

      US /traɪ aʊt/

      UK /trai aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to win a place on a team in a group
      • To test briefly to determine how well it works
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    • twist

      US /twɪst/

      UK /twɪst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To turn something in a circular direction
      • To turn in a curving direction e.g. road or path
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Turn or spiral curve in a path or road
      • Bend or sudden change of direction
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    • uniform

      US /ˈju:nɪfɔ:rm/

      UK /ˈju:nɪfɔ:m/

      • Noun
      • Set of clothes showing you belong to an army, etc.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To dress in formal clothes like the army wear
      • To make a group of things the same
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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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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    • walk out on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To abandon or desert someone, especially someone who depends on you.
      A1
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    • wildest dreams

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
      A2
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
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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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    Gwen Stefani Has a Uniform for Feeling Like Herself on Stage | Fashion Flashback | Harper's BAZAAR

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    Ever wonder how Gwen Stefani creates her iconic stage looks? Dive into her "Fashion Flashback" to see how she mixes punk rock vibes with thrifted finds, and you'll pick up some cool vocabulary along the way! It's a fun look at cultural depth and knowledge learning through fashion.

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