Vocabulary

  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
  • belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • build in: To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • have to: Must do
  • real bad: Very bad; extremely unfavorable or unpleasant.
  • look around: To explore a place; search for something.
  • in droves: In large numbers; in a large group.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
  • on a promise: Relying on someone's assurance or commitment.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
  • bounce back: To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
  • only time will tell: The result or truth will be known in the future.
  • time will tell: The future will reveal the answer or outcome.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • mindset: Way someone things about something
  • period: Set amount of time during which events take place
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • typically: In a normal or usual way
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
  • version: Different way that someone interprets something
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • territory: Area of land defended by an animal
  • grief: Feeling of great sadness because someone has died
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • burden: To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon
  • prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
  • abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
  • authority: The power to give orders to people
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
  • religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
  • define: To explain the meaning of words
  • raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
  • lurk: To hide somewhere, e.g. to do something wrong
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • spiritual: Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
  • loyalty: Complete and sustained support for person, thing
  • actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
  • validate: To show to be officially correct or allowable
  • progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
  • defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
  • belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
  • ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
  • whatsoever: Used to add emphasis to an idea being expressed
  • mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
  • promise: To say you will certainly do something
  • existential: Philosophy concerning existence
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • loyal: Always showing support for; faithful
  • dissonance: Lack of harmony or agreement
  • hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
  • deep: Complex and important
  • betray: To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
  • fringe: Decorative edge of hanging threads or hairs
  • felony: A serious crime, such as murder
  • biblical: Concerning the bible
  • christianity: Beliefs, practices based on teachings of Jesus
  • savior: Person who saves someone or something from danger
  • discernment: Cognitive condition of someone who understands
  • evangelical: Seeking to convert to your religion
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    • abuse

      US /əˈbjuz/

      UK /ə'bju:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
      • To use in an inappropriate or excessive way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Improper/dishonest/excessive use of something
      • Insulting someone, e.g. by swearing at them
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    • actual

      US /ˈæktʃuəl/

      UK /ˈæktʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
      • Current; existing at the present time.
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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    • authority

      US /əˈθɔrɪti, əˈθɑr-, ɔˈθɔr-, ɔˈθɑr-/

      UK /ɔ:ˈθɒrəti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power to give orders to people
      • Person who is an expert on a particular topic
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • belief system

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
      • An individual's personal set of beliefs about the world and how it works.
      B2
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    • betray

      US /bɪˈtre/

      UK /bɪ'treɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
      • To reveal something unintentionally.
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    • biblical

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the bible
      • Very great and impressive
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    • bounce back

      US /baʊns bæk/

      UK /bauns bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
      B2
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    • build in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
      • To create something as a permanent or inherent feature.
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    • burden

      US /ˈbɚdn/

      UK /'bɜ:dn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something difficult to do, manage, or accept
      • Something that is carried with difficulty; an oppressive load.
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    • campaign

      US /kæmˈpen/

      UK /kæm'peɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
      • A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
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    • christianity

      US /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti, ˌkrɪsti-/

      UK /ˌkrɪstiˈænəti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs, practices based on teachings of Jesus
      • The culture and civilization associated with Christian countries.
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    • conservative

      US /kənˈsɚvətɪv/

      UK /kənˈsɜ:vətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
      • Resistant to change
      • Noun
      • Person with traditional ideas; doesn't like change
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    • corrupt

      US /kəˈrʌpt/

      UK /kə'rʌpt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
      • To cause to become damaged or spoiled
      • Adjective
      • Being damaged or spoiled
      • Misusing power, as by taking bribes, to get rich
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    • defeat

      US /dɪˈfit/

      UK /dɪ'fi:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To beat an enemy, team, disease
      • To prevent something from succeeding.
      • Noun
      • When you lose a fight, game or competition
      • The feeling of having been beaten.
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    • define

      US /dɪˈfaɪn/

      UK /dɪ'faɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To explain the meaning of words
      • To set or mark the limits of something
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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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    • discernment

      US /dɪˈsɜ:rnmən/

      UK /dɪˈsɜ:nmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Cognitive condition of someone who understands
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    • dissonance

      US /ˈdɪsənəns/

      UK /ˈdɪsənəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of harmony or agreement
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    • ensure

      US /ɛnˈʃʊr/

      UK /ɪn'ʃʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something sure, certain, or safe
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    • evangelical

      US /ˌivænˈdʒɛlɪkəl, ˌɛvən-/

      UK /ˌi:vænˈdʒelɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Seeking to convert to your religion
      B2
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    • existential

      US /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl, ˌɛksɪ-/

      UK /ˌegzɪˈstenʃəl/

      • Adjective
      • Philosophy concerning existence
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    • felony

      US /ˈfɛləni/

      UK /ˈfeləni/

      • Noun
      • A serious crime, such as murder
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    • fill in

      US /fɪl ɪn/

      UK /fil in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put earth in e.g. a hole
      • To explain the context so that someone understands
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To write or type information in a blank space.
      • To temporarily do someone else's job.
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    • forget about

      US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/

      UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
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    • fringe

      US /frɪndʒ/

      UK /frɪndʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Decorative edge of hanging threads or hairs
      • Hair falling over your forehead
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    • get into it

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become interested in something and enjoy it.
      • To start a career or profession.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become interested in something.
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    • grief

      US /ɡrif/

      UK /ɡri:f/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of great sadness because someone has died
      • Things that are troublesome or annoying
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in droves

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In large numbers; in a large group.
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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 order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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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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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

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

      US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /luk əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explore a place; search for something.
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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • loyal

      US /ˈlɔɪəl/

      UK /ˈlɔɪəl/

      • Adjective
      • Always showing support for; faithful
      • Demonstrating allegiance to one's country.
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    • loyalty

      US /ˈlɔɪəlti/

      UK /ˈlɔɪəlti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Complete and sustained support for person, thing
      • Allegiance or devotion to a person, cause, or country.
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    • lurk

      US /lɜ:rk/

      UK /lɜ:k/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To hide somewhere, e.g. to do something wrong
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    • mainstream

      US /ˈmenˌstrim/

      UK /ˈmeɪnstri:m/

      • Noun
      • Prevailing current of thought
      • Adjective
      • considered normal, and having or using ideas, beliefs, etc. that are accepted by most people
      • Considered normal because it reflects what is done or accepted by most people
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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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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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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 a promise

      US /ɑn ə ˈprɑmɪs/

      UK /ɒn ə ˈprɒməs/

      • other
      • Relying on someone's assurance or commitment.
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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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    • only time will tell

      US /ˈoʊnli taɪm wɪl tɛl/

      UK /ˈəunli taɪm wɪl tel/

      • other
      • The result or truth will be known in the future.
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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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    • plot

      US /plɑt/

      UK /plɒt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
      • Series of events that form the main story
      • Transitive Verb
      • To mark a path, etc. on a map, using lines or dots
      • To devise or develop a dramatic storyline
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    • practice

      US /ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /'præktɪs/

      • Noun
      • The office and place for legal or medical work
      • Doing something many times to become better at it
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work as a doctor or lawyer
      • To live according to the teachings of a religion
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    • prime

      US /praɪm/

      UK /praɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get a person ready for; prepare someone
      • To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the highest in quality or value
      • Concerning the highest level of achievement
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    • progressive

      US /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

      UK /prəˈgresɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Believing in modern ideas about social change
      • Increasing in extent or severity; occurring in gradual stages.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • People believing in bringing about social change
      • A person advocating or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas.
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    • put out

      US /pʊt aʊt/

      UK /put aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To publish, e.g. a book
      • To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
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    • real bad

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very bad; extremely unfavorable or unpleasant.
      • Adjective
      • Seriously ill or injured; in a critical condition.
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
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    • religion

      US /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

      UK /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Belief in God or gods that governs people's lives
      • A person's particular system of beliefs and worship.
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    • represent

      US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

      UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
      • To show or describe something in a particular way
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    • research

      US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/

      UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
      • To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Study done to discover new ideas and facts
      • A particular area or topic of study.
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    • savior

      US /'seɪvjə/

      UK /'seɪvjə/

      • Noun
      • Person who saves someone or something from danger
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    • seek out

      US /sik aʊt/

      UK /si:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
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    • spiritual

      US /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/

      UK /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
      • Noun
      • Religious song from the southern united states
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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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    • symbol of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
      • A visible sign of something intangible.
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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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    • territory

      US /ˈtɛrɪˌtɔri, -ˌtori/

      UK /'terətrɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of land defended by an animal
      • Area of particular knowledge or experience
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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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    • time will tell

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The future will reveal the answer or outcome.
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    • typically

      US /ˈtɪpɪklɪ/

      UK /ˈtɪpɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • In a normal or usual way
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    • validate

      US /ˈvælɪˌdet/

      UK /'vælɪdeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To show to be officially correct or allowable
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    • version

      US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ˈvə:ʃən/

      • Noun
      • Different way that someone interprets something
      • New or different form of something
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    • whatsoever

      US /ˌhwɑtsoˈɛvɚ,ˌhwʌt-,ˌwɑt,ˌwʌt-/

      UK /ˌwɒtsəʊ'evə/

      • Determiner
      • Used to add emphasis to an idea being expressed
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    • with God

      US /wɪθ gɑd/

      UK /wɪθ gɒd/

      • other
      • Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
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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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