Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • pass from: To be transferred or transmitted from one person or thing to another.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
  • at least: As a minimum
  • lights up: Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • wait out: To wait until the end of something, especially something unpleasant.
  • in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
  • move back: To retreat or withdraw from a position.
  • getting home: The act of arriving at one's residence.
  • cast about: To search widely for something, especially ideas or solutions.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • pull it out: To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
  • like mad: With great intensity or energy.
  • like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
  • crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
  • reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
  • cast: People who appear in a play or movie
  • spoil: To damage something, usually by treating it poorly
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
  • excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
  • slumber: Act of sleeping; sleep
  • comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
  • terrible: Very bad; horrible
  • mad: Very angry
  • addict: Person who can’t control their overuse of a thing
  • steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
  • reception: Front desk area of an organization or building
  • invitation: When someone asks another to attend an event, etc.
  • pound: The # key on a keyboard
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
  • stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
  • laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
  • theater: Place where plays or movies are seen
  • borrow: To take and later return something from another
  • graphic: Concerning things that are drawn
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • tickle: Discomfort caused by something touching the skin
  • captivate: To catch and hold someone's interest; charm
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • united: To join or come together for the same goal
  • interval: Distance in pitch between two notes
  • meet: To provide something that is necessary
  • happen: To take place or occur
  • come: To arrive at a place
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
  • heterosexual: Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex
  • date: To have become old-fashioned
  • crow: Large black bird
  • publicity: Attention given to person/thing by news/radio/TV
  • wheelchair: Movable chair mounted on large wheels
  • moss: Soft green plant which grows on trees and stones
  • homosexual: Attracted to people of the same sex
  • bloke: A man; a guy
  • wee: Scottish and Northern English small; short
  • gal: Another way to say girl
  • backstage: In the area of a theater behind the stage
  • arson: Crime of burning property
  • wham: Hit hard
  • lair: Place where wild animals or criminals can hide
  • eyeliner: Makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes
  • birdie: Shooting a hole in one stroke under par in golf
  • gay: Happy and bright
  • whiskey: US strong alcoholic drink made from rye, corn etc.
  • gamer: Person playing a game to a set of rules
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    • addict

      US /əˈdɪkt/

      UK /ˈædɪkt/

      • Noun
      • Person who can’t control their overuse of a thing
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    • arson

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Crime of burning property
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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.
      C2
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
      A1
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    • backstage

      US /ˈbækˈstedʒ/

      UK /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/

      • Adverb
      • In the area of a theater behind the stage
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    • birdie

      US /ˈbɜ:rdi/

      UK /ˈbɜ:di/

      • Noun
      • Shooting a hole in one stroke under par in golf
      B2
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    • bloke

      US /blok/

      UK /bləʊk/

      • Countable Noun
      • A man; a guy
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    • borrow

      US /ˈbɑ:roʊ/

      UK /ˈbɒrəʊ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and later return something from another
      • To carry one number to another column when adding
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    • brilliant

      US /ˈbrɪljənt/

      UK /'brɪlɪənt/

      • Adjective
      • Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
      • Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
      • Noun
      • A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
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    • calm down

      US /kɑm daʊn/

      UK /kɑ:m daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make or become relaxed after being stressed
      A2
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    • captivate

      US /ˈkæptəˌvet/

      UK /'kæptɪveɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To catch and hold someone's interest; charm
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    • cast

      US /kæst/

      UK /kɑ:st/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • People who appear in a play or movie
      • Small amount of a particular color
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
      • To describe someone's personality or character
      A2
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    • cast about

      US /kæst əˈbaʊt/

      UK /kɑ:st əˈbaʊt/

      • other
      • To search widely for something, especially ideas or solutions.
      B2
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
      A1
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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
      A2
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    • crack

      US /kræk/

      UK /kræk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
      • Unexpected and hard hit to the body
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attempt to achieve a goal or objective
      • To hit someone or something hard and unexpectedly
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    • crow

      US /kroʊ/

      UK /krəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large black bird
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a high loud sound, e.g. like a rooster
      • To be very proud of something and talk about it
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    • excuse

      US /ɪkˈskjuz/

      UK /ɪk'skju:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
      • To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
      • Noun
      • Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
      • Reason why you did or didn't do something
      A2
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    • eyeliner

      US /ˈaɪˌlaɪnɚ/

      UK /ˈaɪlaɪnə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes
      • A cosmetic applied as a line around the eyes to make them appear larger or more defined.
      C2
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    • gal

      US /ɡæl/

      UK /ɡæl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Another way to say girl
      B1
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    • gamer

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Person playing a game to a set of rules
      C2
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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
      B1
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    • getting home

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The act of arriving at one's residence.
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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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    • graphic

      US /ˈɡræfɪk/

      UK /ˈgræfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning things that are drawn
      • In clear detail, often when unpleasant in some way
      • Noun
      • Picture or drawing used to show something clearly
      A2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • heat

      US /hit/

      UK /hi:t/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of anger, excitement, or arguing
      • Particular temperature at which to cook something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make hot or hotter
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    • heterosexual

      US /ˌhɛtəroˈsɛkʃuəl/

      UK /ˌhetərəˈsekʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex
      • Noun
      • Person attracted to members of the opposite sex
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    • homosexual

      US /ˌhoʊməˈsekʃuəl/

      UK /ˌhəʊməˈsekʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Attracted to people of the same sex
      B1
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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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.
      A1
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    • interval

      US /ˈɪntəvəl/

      UK /ˈintəvəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Distance in pitch between two notes
      • Distance between two points, numbers or times
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    • invitation

      US /ˌɪnvɪˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When someone asks another to attend an event, etc.
      • A card or written form used to invite someone.
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    • lair

      US /ler/

      UK /leə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where wild animals or criminals can hide
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    • lights up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
      • Third-person singular present tense of to ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
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    • like a man

      US /laɪk ə mæn/

      UK /laɪk ə mæn/

      • other
      • To act bravely or responsibly.
      A2
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    • like mad

      US /laɪk mæd/

      UK /laɪk mæd/

      • other
      • With great intensity or energy.
      B1
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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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    • mad

      US /mæd/

      UK /mæd/

      • Adjective
      • Very angry
      • Enthusiastic about something
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    • moss

      US /mɔs,mɑs/

      UK /mɒs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Soft green plant which grows on trees and stones
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    • move back

      US /muv bæk/

      UK /mu:v bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To retreat or withdraw from a position.
      • To reposition or shift something to a previous location.
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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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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • pass from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be transferred or transmitted from one person or thing to another.
      • To be inherited or bequeathed from one person to another.
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    • publicity

      US /pʌˈblɪsɪti/

      UK /pʌbˈlɪsəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Attention given to person/thing by news/radio/TV
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    • pull it out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
      • To withdraw or remove something, such as a product or investment, from a particular situation or market.
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    • reception

      US /rɪˈsɛpʃən/

      UK /rɪˈsepʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Front desk area of an organization or building
      • Party occurring after an event it celebrates
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    • reference

      US /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/

      UK /'refrəns/

      • Noun
      • A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
      • Note in a book, etc. giving source of information
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cite a piece of research in speech or writing
      • Mention or refer to.
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    • rude

      US /rud/

      UK /ru:d/

      • Adjective
      • Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
      • Offensive; ill-mannered
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    • slumber

      US /ˈslʌmbɚ/

      UK /'slʌmbə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of sleeping; sleep
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To sleep
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    • spoil

      US /spɔɪl/

      UK /spɔɪl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To damage something, usually by treating it poorly
      • To overindulge and harm the character of a child
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of food) to go bad
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    • stab

      US /stæb/

      UK /stæb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
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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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    • terrible

      US /ˈtɛrəbəl/

      UK /ˈterəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very bad; horrible
      • Causing great fear; frightening
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    • theater

      US /ˈθiətɚ/

      UK /'θɪətə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where plays or movies are seen
      • Art of performing dramatic performances and plays
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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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    • tickle

      US /ˈtɪkəl/

      UK /'tɪkl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Discomfort caused by something touching the skin
      • Discomfort in the throat before a person coughs
      • Transitive Verb
      • To amuse or entertain someone
      • To touch someone lightly causing them to laugh
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    • united

      US /juˈnaɪtɪd/

      UK /jʊ'naɪtɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To join or come together for the same goal
      • Adjective
      • Joined or combined together
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    • wait out

      US /wet aʊt/

      UK /weit aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until the end of something, especially something unpleasant.
      A1
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    • wee

      US /wi/

      UK /wi:/

      • Adjective
      • Scottish and Northern English small; short
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Childish use) to urinate; go to the bathroom
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    • wham

      US /hwæm, wæm/

      UK /wæm/

      • Interjection
      • Hit hard
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit or strike something forcefully
      C1
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    • wheelchair

      US /ˈwi:ltʃer/

      UK /ˈwi:ltʃeə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Movable chair mounted on large wheels
      B2
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    • whiskey

      US /ˈhwɪski/

      UK /'wɪskɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • US strong alcoholic drink made from rye, corn etc.
      B1
      More
    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      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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