Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • lock in: To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
  • proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • have to: Must do
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
  • all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
  • do your best: To try as hard as you can; put in maximum effort.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
  • check into: To register at a hotel or similar establishment.
  • on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
  • end up with: To have something as a result.
  • work out
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
  • swim in: To move through water by using your arms and legs.
  • run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
  • flip over: To turn something over quickly, with a sudden movement.
  • full day: A complete day, from morning to night.
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
  • horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • hype: Advertising, writing, or talk to spark interest
  • splash: To throw water or liquids in many directions
  • proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
  • faint: To suddenly become unconscious and fall down
  • zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
  • snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
  • swing: Movement in a curved motion
  • heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • humid: (Of air, weather) containing a lot of moisture
  • finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
  • cross: Angry and upset
  • medal: Metal award, often round, usually for courage
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
  • shabby: In poor condition because of use and age
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • coach: Large, comfortable bus
  • banquet: Grand formal dinner
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • relay: To put in new carpet or flooring
  • view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
  • pro: Reason given in support of something
  • strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
  • pool: Amount collected, e.g. money, for some purpose
  • ocean: Large body of salt water; a large sea
  • crazy: Mentally ill; mad
  • excite: To make something or someone become more active
  • camera: Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
  • beach: Large area of sand, next to an area of water
  • ciao: (Italian) hello or goodbye
  • sprite: Small magical creature, often mischievous
  • skittle: A pin for a British bowling game
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    • after dinner

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Following the meal of dinner.
      • Adjective
      • Suitable for or done after dinner.
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    • all over the place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
      • In many different locations; widely distributed.
      • Adjective
      • Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
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    • banquet

      US /ˈbæŋkwɪt/

      UK /ˈbæŋkwɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Grand formal dinner
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To eat a grand formal dinner
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    • beach

      US /bitʃ/

      UK /bi:tʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large area of sand, next to an area of water
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of an animal or boat) to get stuck on a shore
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    • camera

      US /ˈkæmərə, ˈkæmrə/

      UK /'kæmərə/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To register at a hotel or similar establishment.
      • To enter a hospital or clinic for treatment.
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    • ciao

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • (Italian) hello or goodbye
      • Interjection
      • An informal Italian greeting, used for both hello and goodbye.
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    • coach

      US /kotʃ/

      UK /kəʊtʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large, comfortable bus
      • Person who teaches others how to do (sport, job)
      • Transitive Verb
      • To teach others how to do something (e.g. sport)
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    • come for

      US /kʌm fɔr/

      UK /kʌm fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive to collect someone or something.
      • To attack someone.
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
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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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    • cross

      US /krɔs, krɑs/

      UK /krɒs/

      • Adjective
      • Angry and upset
      • From one side of something to the other
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put one thing over another e.g. arms
      • To breed one type of animal or plant with another
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    • do your best

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try as hard as you can; put in maximum effort.
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    • end up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a result.
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    • excite

      US /ɪkˈsaɪt/

      UK /ɪk'saɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something or someone become more active
      • To make someone feel happy, interested or eager
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    • faint

      US /fent/

      UK /feɪnt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To suddenly become unconscious and fall down
      • Adjective
      • Lacking strength; weak; lacking clarity
      • Very small, as in a chance or hope
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    • flip over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To turn something over quickly, with a sudden movement.
      • To turn upside down or onto its side, especially a vehicle.
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    • for life

      US /fɔr laɪf/

      UK /fɔ: laif/

      • Phrase
      • For the duration of one's life; permanently.
      • To support someone for the duration of their life.
      • Adjective
      • Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
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    • full day

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A complete day, from morning to night.
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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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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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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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    • horrible

      US /ˈhɔrəbəl, ˈhɑr-/

      UK /ˈhɒrəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
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    • humid

      US /ˈhjumɪd/

      UK /ˈhju:mɪd/

      • Adjective
      • (Of air, weather) containing a lot of moisture
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    • hype

      US /haɪp/

      UK /haɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Advertising, writing, or talk to spark interest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to create interest or excitement about
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    • in love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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    • lock in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
      • To confine someone or something in a place by locking the door.
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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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    • medal

      US /ˈmɛdl/

      UK /'medl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Metal award, often round, usually for courage
      • An emblem or badge of honor.
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    • ocean

      US /ˈoʃən/

      UK /'əʊʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Large body of salt water; a large sea
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    • on camera

      US /ɑn ˈkæmərə/

      UK /ɔn ˈkæmərə/

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

      US /pul/

      UK /pu:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount collected, e.g. money, for some purpose
      • Small body of still water
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a liquid) to collect into a small area
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    • pro

      US /proʊ/

      UK /prəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Reason given in support of something
      • Someone experienced and very good at something
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    • proud

      US /praʊd/

      UK /praʊd/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; worthy of making one pleased
      • Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
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    • proud of you

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
      B1
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    • race

      US /res/

      UK /reɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
      • People who share physical features or culture
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To take part in a running or swimming competition
      • To move or go at a very fast pace
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    • relay

      US /'ri:leɪ/

      UK /'ri:leɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put in new carpet or flooring
      • To pass information from one thing to another
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fresh group of horses/people, etc. relieving others
      • Team race with runners taking a turn to run
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    • run in

      US /rʌn ɪn/

      UK /rʌn in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrest person and take them to police station
      • To drive engine slowly until ready for normal use
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    • shabby

      US /ˈʃæbi/

      UK /'ʃæbɪ/

      • Adjective
      • In poor condition because of use and age
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
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    • skittle

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A pin for a British bowling game
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To play a game to knock down nine pins with a ball
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    • snack

      US /snæk/

      UK /snæk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small amount of food eaten between meals
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To eat a small amount outside of regular meal time
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    • splash

      US /splæʃ/

      UK /splæʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To throw water or liquids in many directions
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of throwing water in various directions
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    • sprite

      US /spraɪt/

      UK /spraɪt/

      • Noun
      • Small magical creature, often mischievous
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    • swim in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move through water by using your arms and legs.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a lot of something.
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    • swing

      US /swɪŋ/

      UK /swɪŋ/

      • Noun
      • Movement in a curved motion
      • Flowing, curved movement, e.g. of the arm
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something in a back and forth motion
      • To move in a back and forth motion, while hanging
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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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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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    • way to go

      US /we tu ɡo/

      UK /wei tu: ɡəu/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
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    • zone

      US /zoʊn/

      UK /zəʊn/

      • Noun
      • Area of space designated for a particular use
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide an area for a particular reason
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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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