Vocabulary

  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
  • under the weather: Slightly ill; not feeling well.
  • without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
  • dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
  • add on: To attach or include something extra.
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • win out: To be victorious or successful, especially after a struggle.
  • on the lookout: Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
  • in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
  • breathe in: To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
  • looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
  • in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
  • one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • bring about: To cause to happen
  • pretty clearly: In a manner that is very obvious or easy to understand.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • move into: To start living in a new house or building
  • heal over: To recover fully from a wound or injury on the surface.
  • come upon: To accidentally find; discover something
  • take down: To capture physically
  • go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • muddy the waters: To make a situation more confusing or unclear.
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
  • bow to: To bend the head or body as a sign of respect or greeting.
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
  • hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
  • turn on
  • sign off: To end communications, e.g. by radio
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • insane: Mentally ill; crazy
  • debate: General public discussion of a topic
  • trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • version: Different way that someone interprets something
  • sacrifice: Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • myth: Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
  • curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
  • rebel: Person who fights against established government
  • wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • organ: Part of a person's body with a particular function
  • humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
  • torture: Hurting someone to force them to give information
  • dive: Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
  • tale: Story that is not true
  • explanation: Details or reasons given to make something clear
  • philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
  • channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
  • century: Period of 100 years
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • stalk: Thin part of a plant that allows it to stand
  • chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
  • justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
  • steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
  • liver: Organ from animals served as food
  • speech: A formal talk to an audience
  • mythology: Myths of a particular culture or group of people
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • cosmic: Concerning space and the universe
  • bind: To cover a wound, as with a bandage
  • treacherous: Dangerously unstable and unpredictable
  • torment: Great mental or physical pain
  • jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
  • mankind: All humans thought of as one group; humanity
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • tyranny: Cruel government by a ruler who has complete power
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • vitality: Quality of having energy and life
  • nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
  • knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill
  • fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • regenerate: To form or create new things
  • depiction: Picture or a written description of something
  • afterthought: Addition not included in the original plan
  • peck: To strike sharply at something with the beak
  • eve: The time just before something happens
  • titan: Person gigantic or great in size or power
  • fennel: Whitish-green bulb with an aniseed taste
  • eagle: Very large, strong bird that hunts small animals
  • lion: Large wild cats from Africa and south Asia
  • satan: An evil spirit said to be in control of hell
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    • add on

      US /æd ɑn/

      UK /æd ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attach or include something extra.
      • Countable Noun
      • A feature that can be added to a computer program or website.
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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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    • afterthought

      US /ˈæftɚˌθɔt/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftəθɔ:t/

      • Noun
      • Addition not included in the original plan
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • as for

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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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 that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • at the same time

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • bind

      US /baɪnd/

      UK /baɪnd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover a wound, as with a bandage
      • To put pages and a cover together to create a book
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    • bow to

      US /bo tu/

      UK /bəu tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bend the head or body as a sign of respect or greeting.
      • To give in or submit to something, often unwillingly.
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    • breathe in

      US /brið ɪn/

      UK /bri:ð in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
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    • bring about

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause to happen
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    • chain

      US /tʃen/

      UK /tʃeɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To feel to be bound or tied to
      • To connect or tie with a rope made of metal links
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of events or things that are connected
      • Series of (metal) connected links or rings
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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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    • come upon

      US /kʌm əˈpɑn/

      UK /kʌm əˈpɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accidentally find; discover something
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    • cosmic

      US /ˈkɑzmɪk/

      UK /'kɒzmɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning space and the universe
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    • curiosity

      US /ˌkjʊriˈɑsɪti/

      UK /ˌkjʊərɪ'ɒsətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
      • Eager desire to learn more about something
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    • debate

      US / dɪˈbet/

      UK /dɪ'beɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • General public discussion of a topic
      • A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider options before making a decision
      • To take part in a formal discussion
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    • depiction

      US /dɪˈpɪkʃən/

      UK /dɪ'pɪkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Picture or a written description of something
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    • dive

      US /daɪv/

      UK /daɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
      • Rapid fall through air
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To swim deep under water with an air supply
      • To rapid fall through air
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    • dive in

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To jump into water headfirst.
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    • eagle

      US /ˈiɡəl/

      UK /ˈi:gl/

      • Noun
      • Very large, strong bird that hunts small animals
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    • encounter

      US /ɛnˈkaʊntɚ/

      UK /ɪn'kaʊntə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
      • To meet someone or something unexpectedly
      • Noun
      • A chance meeting; unexpected or unplanned meeting
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    • episode

      US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/

      UK /'epɪsəʊd/

      • Noun
      • One separate event in a series of events
      • Show which is part of a larger story
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    • essentially

      US /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
      • Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
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    • eve

      US /i:v/

      UK /i:v/

      • Noun
      • The time just before something happens
      • Day before a significant or special day
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • explanation

      US /ˌɛkspləˈneʃən/

      UK /ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Details or reasons given to make something clear
      • A reason or justification given for an action or event.
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    • fennel

      US /ˈfɛnəl/

      UK /ˈfenl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Whitish-green bulb with an aniseed taste
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    • for certain

      US /fɔr ˈsɚtn/

      UK /fɔ: ˈsə:tn/

      • Idiom
      • Definitely; without a doubt.
      • Phrase
      • Without any doubt; definitely.
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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    • go against

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To disagree with or challenge someone
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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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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    • heal over

      US /hil ˈoʊvɚ/

      UK /hi:l ˈəʊvə/

      • other
      • To recover fully from a wound or injury on the surface.
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    • hold onto

      US /hold ˈɑnˌtu/

      UK /həuld ˈɔntu/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To grasp or grip something tightly.
      • To keep or retain possession of something.
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    • humanity

      US /hjuˈmænɪti/

      UK /hju:ˈmænəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
      • Compassionate behavior, especially towards those suffering.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • All human beings collectively; the human race.
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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 favor of

      US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/

      UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
      • To the advantage of; benefiting.
      • Preposition
      • Supporting or approving of something.
      • To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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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 face of

      US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
      • Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
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    • in the meantime

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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    • in trouble

      US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/

      UK /in ˈtrʌbl/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
      • other
      • In serious trouble or difficulty.
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    • insane

      US /ɪnˈsen/

      UK /ɪnˈseɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Mentally ill; crazy
      • Being crazy or stupid
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    • jar

      US /dʒɑr/

      UK /dʒɑ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
      • To make a harsh sound to the ears
      • Countable Noun
      • Glass container for foods
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    • justice

      US /ˈdʒʌstɪs/

      UK /'dʒʌstɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being fair, equal, or just
      • Countable Noun
      • Person in a court who judges criminal cases
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    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
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    • lion

      US /ˈlaɪən/

      UK /ˈlaɪən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large wild cats from Africa and south Asia
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    • liver

      US /ˈlɪvɚ/

      UK /ˈlɪvə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Organ from animals served as food
      • Organ that absorbs food and cleans the blood
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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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    • looking out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take care and watch something carefully
      • To be careful; to be vigilant
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be careful or vigilant
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    • mankind

      US /ˈmænˌkaɪnd/

      UK /mænˈkaɪnd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • All humans thought of as one group; humanity
      • The quality of being humane; benevolence.
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    • move into

      US /muv ˈɪntu/

      UK /mu:v ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start living in a new house or building
      • To start being involved in a new area of business or activity.
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    • muddy the waters

      US /ˈmʌdi ðə ˈwɑtɚz/

      UK /ˈmʌdi ðə ˈwɔ:təz/

      • other
      • To make a situation more confusing or unclear.
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    • my personal favorite

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Something that I like more than other things.
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    • myth

      US /mɪθ/

      UK /mɪθ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
      • Famous story dealing with origins of a culture
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    • mythology

      US /mɪˈθɑ:lədʒi/

      UK /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Myths of a particular culture or group of people
      • The study of myths.
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    • of old

      US /ʌv oʊld/

      UK /əv əuld/

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      • From a long time ago; in the past.
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    • on the lookout

      US /ɑn ði ˈlʊkˌaʊt/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈlʊkˌaʊt/

      • Adjective
      • Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
      • Idiom
      • To be watching carefully in order to detect something, such as danger or opportunity.
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    • one being

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      UK

      • Noun
      • An individual existence; a person or creature.
      • A single entity or individual, especially in a philosophical or spiritual context.
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    • organ

      US /ˈɔrɡən/

      UK /'ɔ:ɡən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a person's body with a particular function
      • Large institution or body
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    • other than

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      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • peck

      US /pɛk/

      UK /pek/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike sharply at something with the beak
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    • philosopher

      US /fɪˈlɑsəfɚ/

      UK /fəˈlɒsəfə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person studying the meaning of truth and life
      • A person who is calm and wise; someone who lives by philosophical principles.
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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
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    • pretty clearly

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a manner that is very obvious or easy to understand.
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    • rebel

      US / rɪˈbɛl/

      UK /'rebl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who fights against established government
      • Person who insists on doing things their way
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fight against an established government/power
      • To resist and fight against existing authority
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    • regenerate

      US /rɪˈdʒɛnəˌret/

      UK /rɪˈdʒenəreɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To form or create new things
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    • sacrifice

      US /ˈsækrəˌfaɪs/

      UK /'sækrɪfaɪs/

      • Noun
      • Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
      • Person/animal killed to please a god
      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill an animal or human to please a god
      • To give up your life for others, for a cause etc.
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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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    • satan

      US /'seɪtn/

      UK /'seɪtn/

      • Proper Noun
      • An evil spirit said to be in control of hell
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    • sign off

      US /saɪn ɔf/

      UK /sain ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end communications, e.g. by radio
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    • speech

      US /spitʃ/

      UK /spi:tʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A formal talk to an audience
      • Expression of ideas or opinions by talking
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    • stalk

      US /stɔk/

      UK /stɔ:k/

      • Countable Noun
      • Thin part of a plant that allows it to stand
      • Transitive Verb
      • To secretly follow or watch a person/animal
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    • suffer

      US / ˈsʌfɚ/

      UK /'sʌfə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience pain, illness, or injury
      • To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
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    • symbol of

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      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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    • take down

      US /tek daʊn/

      UK /teik daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To capture physically
      • To break something into pieces, e.g. a radio
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    • tale

      US /tel/

      UK /teɪl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Story that is not true
      • Story about colorful and imaginary events
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
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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 about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • titan

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Person gigantic or great in size or power
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈtɔ:rment/

      UK /ˈtɔ:ment/

      • Noun
      • Great mental or physical pain
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause great physical or mental pain to
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    • torture

      US /ˈtɔrtʃɚ/

      UK /'tɔ:tʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hurting someone to force them to give information
      • Painful suffering or distress
      • Transitive Verb
      • To painfully hurt someone to get information
      • To cause someone to suffer greatly; torment
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    • treacherous

      US /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

      UK /ˈtretʃərəs/

      • Adjective
      • Dangerously unstable and unpredictable
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    • trick

      US /trɪk/

      UK /trɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fool someone in order to obtain a result
      • To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of trying to fool someone
      • Quick or skillful way of doing something
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    • turn on

      US /tɚn ɑn/

      UK /tə:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to be interested or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
      • To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
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    • tyranny

      US /ˈtɪrəni/

      UK /'tɪrənɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Cruel government by a ruler who has complete power
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    • under the weather

      US /ˈʌndɚ ði ˈwɛðɚ/

      UK /ˈʌndə ðə ˈweðə/

      • Adjective
      • Slightly ill; not feeling well.
      • Phrase
      • In a state of being slightly unwell or ill.
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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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    • vitality

      US /vaɪˈtælɪti/

      UK /vaɪˈtæləti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of having energy and life
      • The capacity to live and develop; the power of survival or continuance.
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    • win out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be victorious or successful, especially after a struggle.
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    • wisdom

      US /ˈwɪzdəm/

      UK /'wɪzdəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Knowledge gained from experience in life
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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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    • without further ado

      US /wɪðˈaʊt ˈfɚðɚ əˈdu/

      UK /wiˈðaut ˈfə:ðə əˈdu:/

      • Phrase
      • Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
      A1
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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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