Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • have to: Must do
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
  • in hand: In one's possession or control.
  • on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
  • park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
  • off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
  • right off the bat: Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • phase in: To start using or doing things gradually
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • at this rate: If things continue as they are now.
  • in bloom: Having flowers; flowering.
  • wear out
  • fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • at school: Present and attending school.
  • on cue: At exactly the moment expected or required.
  • on the hunt: Actively searching for someone or something.
  • get here: To arrive at a specific location.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
  • awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
  • opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • navigate: To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
  • dude: Form of address for a man
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
  • orientation: Where you are in a location, e.g. facing east/west
  • fit: Good looking; physically attractive
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
  • comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
  • allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • discern: To be able to tell differences, see shapes, etc.
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
  • principal: Leading person in a group of musicians or dancers
  • season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
  • bloom: To flower; to produce flowers
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • goodness: (Used to express slight surprise)
  • picture: General situation or state of being
  • makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
  • tandem: A bicycle with two sets of pedals and saddles
  • psychedelic: Having very bright contrasting colors and shapes
  • mist: Light water droplets in air, so you can't see well
  • misty: Filled with fog or mist, so you can't see well
  • camp: A (military) base
  • unknown: Not being known or famous
  • crazy: Mentally ill; mad
  • magical: Specially enjoyable, pleasing or romantic
  • eagerly: With eagerness; in an eager manner
  • await: To keep ready for future needs
  • whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
  • clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
  • booster: Person who backs a politician or a team etc.
  • hurray: Said to show delight at something
  • beck: Poetic mountain stream; brook
  • auntie: A nickname for your aunt
  • mama: A mother
  • cola: Kind of soft drink; a soda drink
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    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
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    • at school

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present and attending school.
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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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    • at this rate

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • If things continue as they are now.
      A1
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    • auntie

      US /ˈænti, ˈɑn-/

      UK /ˈænti:, ˈɑ:n-/

      • Noun
      • A nickname for your aunt
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    • await

      US /əˈwet/

      UK /əˈweɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep ready for future needs
      • To be ready to happen, or about to happen
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    • awesome

      US /ˈɔsəm/

      UK /'ɔ:səm/

      • Adjective
      • Great; wonderful; stupendous
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    • beck

      US /bɛk/

      UK /bek/

      • Noun
      • Poetic mountain stream; brook
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    • bloom

      US /blum/

      UK /blu:m/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To flower; to produce flowers
      • To achieve an ideal state of beauty and strength
      • Noun
      • Period of beauty, strength or freshness
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    • booster

      US /ˈbustɚ/

      UK /'bu:stə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who backs a politician or a team etc.
      • Something that increases strength or effectiveness.
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    • camp

      US /kæmp/

      UK /kæmp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A (military) base
      • Exaggerated behavior meant to be funny
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live temporarily, e.g. in a tent or a vehicle
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    • challenge

      US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/

      UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
      • Act of formally inviting someone to compete
      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally invite someone to compete at something
      • To question the correctness of something
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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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    • clothe

      US /kloʊð/

      UK /kləʊð/

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

      US /ˈkolə/

      UK /'kəʊlə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Kind of soft drink; a soda drink
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    • come together

      US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assemble or unite; to start working together.
      • To form a close relationship or bond.
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    • come up

      US /kʌm ʌp/

      UK /kʌm ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come closer to someone; approach
      • (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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    • comfortable

      US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/

      UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
      • Being relaxed, warm or happy
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    • crazy

      US /ˈkrezi/

      UK /'kreɪzɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Mentally ill; mad
      • Not being sensible or practical
      • Noun
      • Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
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    • discern

      US /dɪˈsɜ:rn/

      UK /dɪˈsɜ:n/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be able to tell differences, see shapes, etc.
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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.
      B2
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    • eagerly

      US /ˈiɡɚlɪ/

      UK /'i:gəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With eagerness; in an eager manner
      A2
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    • fit

      US /fɪt/

      UK /fɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Good looking; physically attractive
      • Having good physical health and strength
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To install a machine, equipment etc.
      • To adjust or change to the right size or shape
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    • fit in

      US /fɪt ɪn/

      UK /fit in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mix with others so you get on well with them
      A2
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    • get here

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To arrive at a specific location.
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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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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

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

      US /ˈɡʊdnɪs/

      UK /ˈgʊdnəs/

      • Interjection
      • (Used to express slight surprise)
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Nourishment; good food value
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    • hang on

      US /hæŋ ɑn/

      UK /hæŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for the person you phoned to answer
      • To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
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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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    • hurray

      US /hʊˈreɪ/

      UK /hʊˈreɪ/

      • Interjection
      • Said to show delight at something
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    • in a while

      US /ɪn e hwaɪl/

      UK /in ə hwail/

      • Phrase
      • In a short period of time; soon.
      • For a short period of time; soon.
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    • in bloom

      US /ɪn blum/

      UK /in blu:m/

      • Adjective
      • Having flowers; flowering.
      • Flourishing; at a peak of development or success.
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    • in hand

      US /ɪn hænd/

      UK /in hænd/

      • Phrase
      • In one's possession or control.
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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 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 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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    • magical

      US /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

      UK /ˈmædʒɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Specially enjoyable, pleasing or romantic
      • Concerning, involving, or able to perform magic
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    • makeup

      US /ˈmekˌʌp/

      UK /'meɪkʌp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
      • The way in which something is formed or composed.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To invent or fabricate something.
      • To compensate for something.
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    • mama

      US /ˈmɑmə/

      UK /'mæmə/

      • Noun
      • A mother
      B2
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    • mist

      US /mɪst/

      UK /mɪst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Light water droplets in air, so you can't see well
      • A fine spray of water, perfume etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something with small drops of water
      • To spray very fine droplets of water, perfume etc.
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    • misty

      US /ˈmɪsti/

      UK /ˈmɪsti/

      • Adjective
      • Filled with fog or mist, so you can't see well
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    • navigate

      US /ˈnævɪˌɡet/

      UK /'nævɪɡeɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
      • To deal successfully with something complex
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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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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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    • off the bat

      US /ɔf ði bæt/

      UK /ɔf ðə bæt/

      • Phrase
      • Immediately; without delay.
      • Referring to the moment a baseball leaves the bat after being hit.
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    • on cue

      US /ɑn kju/

      UK /ɔn kju:/

      • Adverb
      • At exactly the moment expected or required.
      • Phrase
      • Occurring or done precisely as planned or expected.
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    • on display

      US /ɑn dɪˈsple/

      UK /ɔn disˈplei/

      • Adjective
      • In a place where something can be seen by the public.
      • Adverb
      • Available for viewing.
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    • on the hunt

      US /ɑn ði hʌnt/

      UK /ɔn ðə hʌnt/

      • Phrase
      • Actively searching for someone or something.
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    • on the other side of

      US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • Located across something from a given point.
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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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    • orientation

      US /ˌɔriɛnˈteʃən, -ən-, ˌor-/

      UK /ˌɔ:riənˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Where you are in a location, e.g. facing east/west
      • Process of giving information about something new
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    • park in

      US /ˈpɑrk ɪn/

      UK /ˈpɑ:k ɪn/

      • other
      • To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
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    • phase in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start using or doing things gradually
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    • pop

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
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    • principal

      US /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

      UK /ˈprɪnsəpl/

      • Noun
      • Leading person in a group of musicians or dancers
      • Head teacher of a school
      • Adjective
      • Being the main or most important
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    • psychedelic

      US /ˌsaɪkɪˈdɛlɪk/

      UK /ˌsaɪkəˈdelɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having very bright contrasting colors and shapes
      • Relating to or denoting drugs that produce hallucinations and apparent expansion of consciousness.
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    • rate it

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
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    • right next to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
      • Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
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    • right off the bat

      US /raɪt ɔf ðə bæt/

      UK /raɪt ɒf ðə bæt/

      • other
      • Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
      B2
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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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    • 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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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
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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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    • tandem

      US /ˈtændəm/

      UK /ˈtændəm/

      • Noun
      • A bicycle with two sets of pedals and saddles
      C1
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    • unknown

      US /ˌʌnˈnoʊn/

      UK /ˌʌnˈnəʊn/

      • Adjective
      • Not being known or famous
      • Being unfamiliar or not known
      • Countable Noun
      • Person who is not famous or known by many
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
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    • wear out

      US /wɛr aʊt/

      UK /wɛə aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use until it becomes unusable; become unusable
      • To make very tired; tire out
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    • whoa

      US /woʊ/

      UK /wəʊ/

      • Interjection
      • Tell someone to do something more slowly
      • An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
      C1
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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.
      A1
      More
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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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