Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • live my life: To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • game on: An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
  • stand between: To place oneself in the middle to prevent conflict or harm.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • start over: To begin again.
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • pull a muscle: To strain or injure a muscle.
  • shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
  • say it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • make my day: To make someone very happy or pleased.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • on fire: Very successful or popular
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • cruise: To easily achieve
  • chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • slide: Part of machines that slides backward and forward
  • sticky: Easy to adhere or stick to other things
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • hyper: Very excited or active
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
  • wax: (Of the moon) to get bigger, like a full circle
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • partly: In part; not completely
  • beagle: Small short-legged smooth-coated breed of dog
  • puppy: Very young dog (and some other animals)
  • liar: Person who tells lies
  • underwear: Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
  • tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
  • contestant: Person who participates in a competition
  • corona: Outermost region of the sun's atmosphere
  • iguana: Large herbivorous lizards with a spiny crest
  • cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
  • samurai: Japanese warrior from centuries ago
  • stone: Hard, solid piece of rock
  • pimp: Man who solicits clients for prostitutes
  • trainer: Person that trains sports competitors or animals
  • daytime: The time of day you can see the sun
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    • 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.
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    • beagle

      US /ˈbiɡəl/

      UK /ˈbi:gl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small short-legged smooth-coated breed of dog
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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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    • chase

      US /tʃes/

      UK /tʃeɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of going after someone to catch them
      • Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To go after with the intention of catching
      • To try very hard to get something that you want
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    • contestant

      US /kənˈtɛstənt, ˈkɑnˌtɛstənt/

      UK /kənˈtestənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who participates in a competition
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    • corona

      US /kəˈronə/

      UK /kə'rəʊnə/

      • Noun
      • Outermost region of the sun's atmosphere
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    • cruise

      US /kruz/

      UK /kru:z/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To easily achieve
      • To travel by boat or car for leisure
      • Countable Noun
      • A long vacation trip on a passenger boat
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    • culture

      US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs and customs of a particular group
      • The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
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    • cute

      US /kjut/

      UK /kju:t/

      • Adjective
      • Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
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    • daytime

      US /ˈdeˌtaɪm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtaɪm/

      • Noun
      • The time of day you can see the sun
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or happening during the day.
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    • depend

      US /dɪˈpend/

      UK /dɪˈpend/

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

      US /daʊn wɪð/

      UK /daun wið/

      • Adjective
      • Suffering from an illness.
      • Agreeable to; in favor of.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of opposition to something.
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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical or mental strength
      • Enthusiasm and determination.
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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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    • 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 free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
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    • game on

      US /ɡem ɑn/

      UK /ɡeim ɔn/

      • Interjection
      • An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
      • An exclamation indicating acceptance of a challenge.
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    • genuine

      US /ˈdʒɛnjuɪn/

      UK /ˈdʒenjuɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
      • Being sincere in your actions or character
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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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    • 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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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
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    • hyper

      US /'haɪpər/

      UK /ˈhaɪpə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Very excited or active
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    • iguana

      US /ɪˈɡwɑnə/

      UK /ɪˈgwɑ:nə/

      • Noun
      • Large herbivorous lizards with a spiny crest
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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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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    • in theaters

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Currently showing at movie theaters.
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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    • liar

      US /ˈlaɪɚ/

      UK /ˈlaɪə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who tells lies
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    • like anything

      US /laɪk ˈɛniθɪŋ/

      UK /laɪk ˈeniθɪŋ/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
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    • live my life

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
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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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    • make my day

      US /ˈmek maɪ deɪ/

      UK /ˈmeik mai dei/

      • other
      • To make someone very happy or pleased.
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • on fire

      US /ɑn faɪr/

      UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/

      • Adjective
      • Very successful or popular
      • Burning
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    • partly

      US /ˈpɑ:rtli/

      UK /ˈpɑ:tli/

      • Adverb
      • In part; not completely
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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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    • pimp

      US /pɪmp/

      UK /pɪmp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Man who solicits clients for prostitutes
      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to get clients for a prostitute
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    • pull a muscle

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To strain or injure a muscle.
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    • puppy

      US /ˈpʌpi/

      UK /ˈpʌpi/

      • Countable Noun
      • Very young dog (and some other animals)
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
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    • samurai

      US /ˈsæməˌraɪ/

      UK /ˈsæmuraɪ/

      • Noun
      • Japanese warrior from centuries ago
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    • say it all

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
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    • shot

      US /ʃɑt/

      UK /ʃɒt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kick or throw a ball at a goal
      • To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
      • Countable Noun
      • An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
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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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    • shut down

      US /ʃʌt daʊn/

      UK /ʃʌt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
      • To stop a factory/machine from operating
      • Transitive Verb
      • To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
      • To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
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    • slide

      US /slaɪd/

      UK /slaɪd/

      • Noun
      • Part of machines that slides backward and forward
      • Reduction in amount, price, quality
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To pass or move smoothly and rapidly into or out
      • To move smoothly and rapidly over a surface
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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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    • stand between

      US /stænd bɪˈtwin/

      UK /stænd bɪˈtwi:n/

      • other
      • To place oneself in the middle to prevent conflict or harm.
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    • start over

      US /stɑrt ˈovɚ/

      UK /stɑ:t ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin again.
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    • sticky

      US /ˈstɪki/

      UK /ˈstɪki/

      • Adjective
      • Easy to adhere or stick to other things
      • (Of weather/a day) uncomfortably hot and humid
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    • stone

      US /stoʊn/

      UK /stəʊn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hard, solid piece of rock
      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill as a punishment, by throwing stones at
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • think twice

      US /θɪŋk twaɪs/

      UK /θiŋk twais/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
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    • tie

      US /taɪ/

      UK /taɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach things (together) with a string or rope
      • To require someone to be in a specific place
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
      • Strong connection between people, countries
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    • tired

      US /ˈtaɪərd/

      UK /ˈtaɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
      • Transitive Verb
      • To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
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    • trainer

      US /ˈtrenɚ/

      UK /ˈtreɪnə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person that trains sports competitors or animals
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    • underwear

      US /ˈʌndərwer/

      UK /ˈʌndəweə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
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    • wax

      US /wæks/

      UK /wæks/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of the moon) to get bigger, like a full circle
      • To speak emotionally about a particular memory
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance naturally produced inside the earhole
      • Soft substance that melts, used for candles
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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    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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