Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • deal with
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • in the rough: In an area of longer grass on a golf course, off the fairway.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • at least: As a minimum
  • calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
  • kick ass: To decisively defeat someone
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
  • look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
  • denial of: The act of refusing to grant or allow something requested.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • under oath: Having promised legally to tell the truth in court.
  • rule out: To eliminate as a possibility; exclude.
  • shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • for rent: Available to be rented or leased.
  • in the saddle: Riding a horse or in control of a situation.
  • right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
  • all ears: Fully attentive; very interested in hearing what someone has to say.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • rake in: To earn a lot of money quickly and easily.
  • pay down: To reduce the amount of money needing to be paid
  • have at: To attack someone or something.
  • on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • search for: To try to find someone or something.
  • laid back
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • talk shit: To say negative or untrue things about someone or something, often behind their back; to gossip maliciously.
  • come to think of it: Used when you suddenly remember or realize something, often leading to a change in perspective or a new thought.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • hell yeah: An enthusiastic expression of agreement or approval.
  • sick and tired: Fed up with or annoyed by something.
  • plus size: Denoting or relating to clothes that are larger than the standard sizes.
  • privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
  • tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
  • draw: To attract attention to someone or something
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • innocent: Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
  • rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
  • release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
  • inappropriate: Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
  • racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
  • conspiracy: Plan made in secret to do something illegal
  • charity: Kindness and willingness to forgive, help
  • trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
  • flee: To leave somewhere urgently, to avoid danger
  • destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
  • defense: Argument in support of something
  • bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
  • scandal: Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • mad: Very angry
  • biscuit: A cookie
  • hospitality: Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
  • darn: Hole in a piece of cloth that has been repaired
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
  • leak: Act of (gas, liquid) escaping through a small hole
  • traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
  • phony: Not genuine; fake
  • pardon: To forgive for some error or fault; let off
  • finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
  • cross: Angry and upset
  • cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
  • sewer: Underground pipe that removes water and waste
  • united: To join or come together for the same goal
  • governor: Person who leads a state or province
  • pageant: Rich and spectacular ceremony
  • coyote: Wild dog that is found in North America
  • sensual: Feeling or giving rise to sexual/physical feeling
  • ad: Public notice or advertisement
  • congressman: Member of the US House of Representatives
  • beck: Poetic mountain stream; brook
  • gnome: Small being living underground guarding treasure
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    • ad

      US /æd/

      UK /æd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Public notice or advertisement
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    • all ears

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • Fully attentive; very interested in hearing what someone has to say.
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    • as a result of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
      A1
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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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    • beck

      US /bɛk/

      UK /bek/

      • Noun
      • Poetic mountain stream; brook
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    • bill

      US /bɪl/

      UK /bɪl/

      • Noun
      • Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
      • Sign or poster advertising something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To request payment by handing over an invoice
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    • biscuit

      US /ˈbɪskɪt/

      UK /ˈbɪskɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • A cookie
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    • calm down

      US /kɑm daʊn/

      UK /kɑ:m daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make or become relaxed after being stressed
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    • charity

      US /ˈtʃærɪti/

      UK /'tʃærətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Kindness and willingness to forgive, help
      • Institution providing help to the needy, the sick
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    • cheat

      US /tʃit/

      UK /tʃi:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
      • To escape death or harm, through luck or skill
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One who is unfaithful to their wife, partner etc.
      • One who lies or breaks rules to get what they want
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    • climate

      US /ˈklaɪmɪt/

      UK /ˈklaɪmət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Typical weather conditions in a particular place
      • The general attitudes, feelings, or opinions that people have at a particular time.
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    • come to think of it

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used when you suddenly remember or realize something, often leading to a change in perspective or a new thought.
      A1
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    • congressman

      US /ˈkɑŋɡrɪsmən/

      UK /ˈkɔŋgrɪsmən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Member of the US House of Representatives
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    • conspiracy

      US /kənˈspɪrəsi/

      UK /kən'spɪrəsɪ/

      • Noun
      • Plan made in secret to do something illegal
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    • coyote

      US /kaɪˈoʊti/

      UK /kaɪˈəʊti/

      • Countable Noun
      • Wild dog that is found in North America
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    • cross

      US /krɔs, krɑs/

      UK /krɒs/

      • Adjective
      • Angry and upset
      • From one side of something to the other
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put one thing over another e.g. arms
      • To breed one type of animal or plant with another
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    • darn

      US /dɑrn/

      UK /dɑ:n/

      • Noun
      • Hole in a piece of cloth that has been repaired
      • Transitive Verb
      • To repair a hole in a piece of cloth or clothing
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • defense

      US /dɪˈfɛns/

      UK /dɪ'fens/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument in support of something
      • The process of protecting something from attack
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    • denial of

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The act of refusing to grant or allow something requested.
      • The act of stating that something is not true.
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    • destroy

      US /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

      UK /dɪ'strɔɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To damage so badly that something no longer exists
      • To defeat someone or something easily
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    • flee

      US /fli/

      UK /fli:/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To leave somewhere urgently, to avoid danger
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    • for rent

      US /fɚ rent/

      UK /fə rent/

      • other
      • Available to be rented or leased.
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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

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

      US /nom/

      UK /nəʊm/

      • Noun
      • Small being living underground guarding treasure
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • 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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    • governor

      US /ˈgʌvərnə(r)/

      UK /ˈgʌvənə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person who leads a state or province
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    • have at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack someone or something.
      • To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
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    • have on

      US /hæv ɑn/

      UK /hæv ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be wearing something.
      • To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hell yeah

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • An enthusiastic expression of agreement or approval.
      • Phrase
      • Used to strongly affirm a statement.
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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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    • 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 mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in the rough

      US /ɪn ðə ˈrʌf/

      UK /in ðə ˈrʌf/

      • other
      • In an area of longer grass on a golf course, off the fairway.
      • other
      • Not yet refined, unpolished or undeveloped.
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    • in the saddle

      US /ɪn ðə ˈsædl/

      UK /in ðə ˈsædl/

      • other
      • Riding a horse or in control of a situation.
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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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    • inappropriate

      US /ˌɪnəˈpropriɪt/

      UK /ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriət/

      • Adjective
      • Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
      • Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society.
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    • innocent

      US /ˈɪnəsənt/

      UK /'ɪnəsnt/

      • Adjective
      • Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
      • (Accidentally being harmed) without deserving it
      • Noun
      • Person with little experience of the world
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • kick ass

      US /kɪk æs/

      UK /kik æs/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To decisively defeat someone
      • To perform exceptionally well
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    • laid back

      US /led bæk/

      UK /leɪd bæk/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have reclined or lied down in a relaxed manner.
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    • leak

      US /lik/

      UK /li:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of (gas, liquid) escaping through a small hole
      • Information released that wasn't supposed to be
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a tire) to have air, liquid escaping; (Of air)
      • (Liquid) to go out of/get in through crack/opening
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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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    • look into

      US /lʊk ˈɪntu/

      UK /luk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
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    • mad

      US /mæd/

      UK /mæd/

      • Adjective
      • Very angry
      • Enthusiastic about something
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
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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 air

      US /ɑn er/

      UK /ɔn eə(r)/

      • Adverb
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
      • Adjective
      • Available or accessible to the public.
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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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    • on the job

      US /ɑn ði dʒɑb/

      UK /ɔn ðə dʒɔb/

      • Phrase
      • While working; during the course of employment.
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • 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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    • pageant

      US /ˈpædʒənt/

      UK /'pædʒənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rich and spectacular ceremony
      • A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colourful costumes, or an outdoor performance of a historical scene.
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    • pay down

      US /pe daʊn/

      UK /pei daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the amount of money needing to be paid
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    • phony

      US /ˈfoni/

      UK /'fəʊni:/

      • Adjective
      • Not genuine; fake
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    • plus size

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Denoting or relating to clothes that are larger than the standard sizes.
      • Noun
      • A model who wears plus-size clothing.
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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
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    • privilege

      US /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ, ˈprɪvlɪdʒ/

      UK /'prɪvəlɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Advantage or right given to only certain people
      • An opportunity to do something special or enjoyable.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give advantages to some people not others
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    • racist

      US /'reɪsɪst/

      UK /'reɪsɪst/

      • Adjective
      • Believing that people of other races are inferior
      • Noun
      • Person who judges others negatively based on race
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    • rake in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To earn a lot of money quickly and easily.
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • release

      US /rɪ'li:s/

      UK /rɪ'li:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To free someone from a responsibility or burden
      • To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
      • Noun
      • Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
      • Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
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    • right in front

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
      • In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
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    • rough

      US /rʌf/

      UK /rʌf/

      • Adjective
      • Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
      • (Of situations) tough; difficult to get through
      • Adverb
      • In a manner that is difficult, or violent
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    • rule out

      US /rul aʊt/

      UK /ru:l aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To eliminate as a possibility; exclude.
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    • run by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
      • To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
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    • scandal

      US /ˈskændl/

      UK /'skændl/

      • Noun
      • Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
      B1
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    • search for

      US /sɚtʃ fɔr/

      UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find someone or something.
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    • sensual

      US /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

      UK /ˈsenʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling or giving rise to sexual/physical feeling
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    • sewer

      US /ˈsuɚ/

      UK /ˈsu:ə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Underground pipe that removes water and waste
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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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    • sick and tired

      US /sɪk ənd taɪrd/

      UK /sik ænd ˈtaiəd/

      • Adjective
      • Fed up with or annoyed by something.
      • Extremely exhausted and weary.
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    • suffer from

      US /ˈsʌfɚ frʌm/

      UK /ˈsʌfə frɔm/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
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    • talk shit

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To say negative or untrue things about someone or something, often behind their back; to gossip maliciously.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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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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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • tough

      US /tʌf/

      UK /tʌf/

      • Adjective
      • (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
      • Very difficult to do or deal with
      • Noun
      • A rough and aggressive person.
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    • trade

      US /treid/

      UK /treɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
      • Action of buying and selling things in business
      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
      • To give something in return for something else
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    • traffic

      US /ˈtræfɪk/

      UK /'træfɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The cars or vehicles on the road
      • Amount of activity over a communication system
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Deal or trade in something illegal.
      • To direct and control traffic.
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    • under oath

      US /ˈʌndɚ oθ/

      UK /ˈʌndə əuθ/

      • other
      • Having promised legally to tell the truth in court.
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    • united

      US /juˈnaɪtɪd/

      UK /jʊ'naɪtɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To join or come together for the same goal
      • Adjective
      • Joined or combined together
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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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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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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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