Vocabulary

  • pull in: To arrest person and take them to police station
  • dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
  • on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
  • at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • pick at: To eat only some of your food
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
  • distinct: Clearly different in nature from something else
  • admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
  • reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
  • reluctant: Experiencing or expressing unwillingness to do
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
  • personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
  • mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
  • draw: To attract attention to someone or something
  • settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
  • appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
  • judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
  • preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
  • surface: To give (road) a top layer
  • seemingly: Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
  • chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
  • complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
  • embarrassed: To cause someone to feel ashamed
  • capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
  • competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
  • rebellious: Wanting to do things your way; resisting authority
  • silent: Without making any noise; soundless
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • thread: Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • fully: Completely or entirely
  • polish: Act of making something clean and shiny
  • daily: Happening every day
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • peek: To look at something quickly (often secretly)
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
  • uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
  • elementary: Basic, simple, or essential
  • closure: Feeling of accepting a death, divorce etc.
  • maid: Female servant in a house or hotel
  • omelette: An egg mixture cooked until just set
  • clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
  • cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
  • idol: Person who is greatly admired
  • unanswered: Was not answered
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    • admit

      US /ædˈmɪt/

      UK /əd'mɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To acknowledge that something is true or right
      • To allow someone to enter
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    • appeal

      US /əˈpil/

      UK /ə'pi:l/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attract interest, attention, or desire
      • To request a judge or others to change a decision
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    • at heart

      US /æt hɑrt/

      UK /æt hɑ:t/

      • Phrase
      • In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
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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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    • behind the scenes

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Secretly or without being known to the public.
      • In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
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    • bond

      US /bɑnd/

      UK /bɒnd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
      • Closeness that is shared between people or groups
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To develop a close relationship with
      • To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
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    • capture

      US /ˈkæptʃɚ/

      UK /'kæptʃə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
      • To record, tape, or film something
      • Noun
      • The act of seizing or taking control of something.
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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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    • closure

      US /ˈkloʊʒə(r)/

      UK /ˈkləʊʒə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of accepting a death, divorce etc.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of closing something
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    • clothe

      US /kloʊð/

      UK /kləʊð/

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

      US /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/

      UK /kəmˈpetətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Being strongly driven to win or be better than
      • As good as or better than others.
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    • cute

      US /kjut/

      UK /kju:t/

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

      US /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

      UK /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

      • Adjective
      • Clearly different in nature from something else
      • Clearly noticeable; easily perceived.
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    • dress up

      US /drɛs ʌp/

      UK /dres ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
      • To wear formal or fancy clothes.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To wear formal or fancy clothes.
      • To make something more attractive or elaborate.
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    • elementary

      US /ˌɛləˈmɛntəri, -tri/

      UK /ˌelɪˈmentri/

      • Adjective
      • Basic, simple, or essential
      • Relating to the first stages of education.
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    • embarrassed

      US /ɪmˈbærəst/

      UK /ɪmˈbærəst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel ashamed
      • Feeling awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.
      • Adjective
      • Ashamed
      • Showing signs of embarrassment.
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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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    • idol

      US /ˈaɪdl/

      UK /'aɪdl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who is greatly admired
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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 reality

      US /ɪn riˈælɪti/

      UK /in riˈæliti/

      • Phrase
      • Actually; in fact; truly.
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    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
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    • incredibly

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/

      • Adverb
      • To a great degree; very; amazingly
      • Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
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    • judge

      US /dʒʌdʒ/

      UK /dʒʌdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who decides on the results of a contest
      • Person who has the power to make a decision
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To reach a decision about who won a contest
      • To form an opinion after careful consideration
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    • maid

      US /med/

      UK /meɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Female servant in a house or hotel
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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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    • omelette

      US /ˈɑməlɪt, ˈɑmlɪt/

      UK /'ɒmlət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An egg mixture cooked until just set
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    • on the surface

      US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/

      • Phrase
      • Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
      • Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
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    • opportunity

      US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
      • A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
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    • peek

      US /pik/

      UK /pi:k/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To look at something quickly (often secretly)
      • Noun
      • A quick look at something (often secretly)
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    • personality

      US /ˌpɚsəˈnælɪti/

      UK /ˌpɜ:səˈnæləti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
      • Person who is famous; celebrity
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    • pick at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To eat only some of your food
      • To nag or constantly criticize someone
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    • polish

      US /ˈpɑlɪʃ/

      UK /'pɒlɪʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of making something clean and shiny
      • A cream used to make shoes etc. shiny
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
      • To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
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    • preserve

      US /prɪˈzɜ:rv/

      UK /prɪˈzɜ:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
      • To protect something from harm, loss or damage
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet fruit spread; jam
      • Protected area of land with plants and animals
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    • pull in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrest person and take them to police station
      • To drive a vehicle into a small space
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    • reality

      US /riˈælɪti/

      UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
      • The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
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    • rebellious

      US /rɪˈbɛljəs/

      UK /rɪˈbeljəs/

      • Adjective
      • Wanting to do things your way; resisting authority
      • Engaged in or relating to rebellion.
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    • reluctant

      US /rɪˈlʌktənt/

      UK /rɪˈlʌktənt/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing or expressing unwillingness to do
      • Showing doubt or unwillingness.
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    • seemingly

      US /ˈsiːmɪŋli/

      UK /ˈsi:mɪŋli/

      • Adverb
      • Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
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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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    • silent

      US /ˈsaɪlənt/

      UK /'saɪlənt/

      • Adjective
      • Without making any noise; soundless
      • Usually speaking very little
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    • surface

      US /ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /'sɜ:fɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give (road) a top layer
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
      • To come to the top of something; emerge
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    • thread

      US /θrɛd/

      UK /θred/

      • Noun
      • Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
      • A long, very thin, material used to sew cloth
      • Transitive Verb
      • To move yourself through a crowded or narrow space
      • To put wire, string, etc. through a hole or needle
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    • unanswered

      US /ʌnˈɑːnsərd/

      UK /ʌnˈɑ:nsəd/

      • Adjective
      • Was not answered
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    • uncomfortable

      US /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl, -ˈkʌmftə-/

      UK /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not being relaxed; worried about something
      • Causing or feeling slight pain or physical unease.
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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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