Vocabulary

  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • check out
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • rip off: To cheat; take advantage of; charge too much
  • on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • behind the counter: Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • such as: For example; like
  • my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • parties involved: The individuals, groups, or entities that are participating in or affected by a particular situation, agreement, or event.
  • on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • on time
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
  • positive: Showing agreement or support for something
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • dude: Form of address for a man
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • sweat: To do an amount of hard work
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
  • raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
  • pinch: A very small amount of something
  • comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • bottom: The part of your body you sit on
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • cringe: To crouch or move back suddenly, as in fear
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • ripple: Small gentle low wave on the surface of water, etc.
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • tan: A light brown color
  • ultra: Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
  • shy: Afraid of meeting people; lacking self-confidence
  • dinosaur: Reptile that lived millions of years ago
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • search: To examine a person's clothing to find something
  • comic: Person who stands on a stage and tells jokes
  • camera: Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
  • donkey: Animal like a small horse used to transport things
  • invert: To turn the order of things backwards
  • gay: Happy and bright
  • zebra: Black-and-white striped African horse-like animal
  • cameraman: Man who operates movie cameras as a job
  • sushi: Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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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 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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    • bear

      US /bɛr/

      UK /bɛː/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept (responsibilities or duties)
      • To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
      • Countable Noun
      • Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
      • Someone who expects stock market to fall
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    • behind the counter

      US /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntɚ/

      UK /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntə/

      • other
      • Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
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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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    • bottom

      US /ˈbɑtəm/

      UK /'bɒtəm/

      • Noun
      • The part of your body you sit on
      • Lowest position, often in a company or contest
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit the lowest part of something
      • To provide with a bottom.
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    • button

      US /ˈbʌtn/

      UK /'bʌtn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
      • Switch activated by pressing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
      • To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
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    • camera

      US /ˈkæmərə, ˈkæmrə/

      UK /'kæmərə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
      • The art or activity of taking photographs or filming.
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    • cameraman

      US /ˈkæmərəˌmæn, ˈkæmrə-/

      UK /ˈkæmrəmæn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Man who operates movie cameras as a job
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    • channel

      US /ˈtʃænəl/

      UK /'tʃænl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
      • TV or radio station or its programs
      • Transitive Verb
      • To dig a long hole for carrying water
      • To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
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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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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

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

      US /ˈkɑmɪdi/

      UK /'kɒmədɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
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    • comic

      US /ˈkɑ:mɪk/

      UK /ˈkɒmɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who stands on a stage and tells jokes
      • Amusing story told in a series of pictures
      • Adjective
      • Funny; that makes you laugh
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    • cringe

      US /krɪndʒ/

      UK /krɪndʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To crouch or move back suddenly, as in fear
      • To behave in a servile or submissive way.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable.
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • dinosaur

      US /ˈdaɪnəˌsɔr/

      UK /'daɪnəsɔ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • Reptile that lived millions of years ago
      • A person who is outdated or resistant to change.
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    • donkey

      US /ˈdɑ:ŋki/

      UK /ˈdɒŋki/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Animal like a small horse used to transport things
      • A foolish or stubborn person.
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    • dude

      US /dud, djud/

      UK /du:d/

      • Noun
      • Form of address for a man
      • (informal) A man; a fellow.
      • Interjection
      • (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
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    • ever since

      US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/

      UK /ˈevə sins/

      • Adverb
      • Continuously from a past time until now.
      • Conjunction
      • From the time that; because.
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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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    • 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 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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    • gay

      US /ɡeɪ/

      UK /geɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Happy and bright
      • Attracted to the same sex; homosexual; lesbian
      • Noun
      • Person attracted to someone of the same sex
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
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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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    • 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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    • invert

      US /ɪnˈvɜ:rt/

      UK /ɪnˈvɜ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To turn the order of things backwards
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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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    • my personal favorite

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Something that I like more than other things.
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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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    • on camera

      US /ɑn ˈkæmərə/

      UK /ɔn ˈkæmərə/

      • Adverb
      • While being filmed or recorded.
      • Adjective
      • Having qualities that make one appear good or effective when filmed.
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    • on site

      US /ɑn saɪt/

      UK /ɔn sait/

      • Adverb
      • At the location of a particular activity or project.
      • Present at a specific location for a particular purpose.
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    • on time

      US /ɑn taɪm/

      UK /ɔn taim/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Arriving at or done by the required time
      • Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
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    • on top of that

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • parties involved

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The individuals, groups, or entities that are participating in or affected by a particular situation, agreement, or event.
      • Those individuals or entities with a direct legal interest or obligation in a matter.
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    • pinch

      US /pɪntʃ/

      UK /pɪntʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A very small amount of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause pain by pressing against something
      • To squeeze painfully between e.g. thumb and finger
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    • positive

      US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Showing agreement or support for something
      • Being sure about something; knowing the truth
      • Noun
      • A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
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    • raw

      US /rɔ/

      UK /rɔ:/

      • Adjective
      • Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
      • Being inexperienced
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    • relief

      US /rɪˈlif/

      UK /rɪˈli:f/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
      • Artwork, e.g. part of wall, that partly sticks out
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    • rip off

      US /rɪp ɔf/

      UK /rip ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cheat; take advantage of; charge too much
      • To steal something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To overcharge or defraud someone.
      • To steal something quickly.
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    • ripple

      US /ˈrɪpəl/

      UK /'rɪpl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small gentle low wave on the surface of water, etc.
      • Sound/noise/laughter that changes in volume
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel or move as small, gentle waves
      • To be spread through a person or group
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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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    • search

      US /sɜ:rtʃ/

      UK /sɜ:tʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To examine a person's clothing to find something
      • To look for an answer or explanation to a problem
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Examination of person to find something
      • Action to find an answer to a problem
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    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

      • Noun
      • A public expression of greeting or praise.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
      • To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
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    • shy

      US /ʃaɪ/

      UK /ʃaɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Afraid of meeting people; lacking self-confidence
      • Being less than the full or expected amount
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move away due to nervousness
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    • spot

      US /spɑt/

      UK /spɒt/

      • Noun
      • A certain place or area
      • A difficult time; awkward situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To see someone or something by chance
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    • straight

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Not having curves, bends, or angles
      • Not gay; heterosexual
      • Adverb
      • in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
      • In a straight line; directly.
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • sushi

      US /ˈsuʃi/

      UK /ˈsu:ʃi/

      • Noun
      • Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
      B2
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    • sweat

      US /swɛt/

      UK /swet/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do an amount of hard work
      • To be worried or anxious about something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An amount of hard work
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    • tan

      US /tæn/

      UK /tæn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A light brown color
      • Brown colored skin from being in the sun
      • Transitive Verb
      • To process leather with a tanning agent
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    • ultra

      US /'ʌltrə/

      UK /'ʌltrə/

      • Prefix
      • Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
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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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    • video

      US /ˈvɪdiˌo/

      UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Recording capturing action with sound
      • A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a moving film of, with sound
      • To make a video call.
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    • zebra

      US /ˈzibrə/

      UK /'zebrə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Black-and-white striped African horse-like animal
      • A pedestrian crossing marked with black and white stripes.
      • Adjective
      • Having alternating black and white lines, used in computing and design.
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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

    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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