Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
  • carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
  • pull off: To manage to succeed
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • black out: To faint; to become unconscious
  • live life: To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
  • color palette: A range of colors used by an artist or designer.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • hanging upside down: Suspended with the upper part turned to the lower part.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
  • of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • push in: To move ahead of people who are waiting in a line.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • go away: To go on vacation
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • in command: Having control or authority over something or someone.
  • write down: To record in writing
  • coming over: To change sides in a discussion
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • in unison: Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
  • bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
  • ordinary: Normal or usual
  • contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
  • spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
  • capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
  • harness: To capture the power of something
  • hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
  • wicked: Morally bad; evil
  • plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • fake: Not real; made to look like something real
  • conceive: To become pregnant
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • gaze: Direction you are looking
  • tailor: To make or alter to fit a certain purpose
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • stationary: Being still or unmoving
  • inspirational: Influencing someone to do something (good)
  • dash: To hit against something with a lot of force
  • sweep: Man who cleans chimneys
  • pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
  • thermostat: Instrument that controls temperature in buildings
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
  • martial: Concerning fighting, war, or soldiers
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • palette: Flat board for mixing paint
  • wheel: Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
  • massively: To a very large degree or in a large manner
  • strap: Strip of leather cloth etc. used to attach/support
  • shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
  • leather: Chemically tanned animal skin, e.g. for shoes
  • hamster: Small animal with small tail, and large cheeks
  • ladder: Series of levels to go up in society or business
  • wide: Having a great distance from one side to the other
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
  • rotate: To regularly change people who perform a role
  • tornado: Violent storm with strong winds
  • speed: How fast or slow something is or is done
  • upside: Above, over
  • carefree: Without cares or responsibilities
  • contraption: Piece of equipment looking old-fashioned or odd
  • crane: Water bird characterized by its long neck and legs
  • rife: (Of a bad thing) very common; found everywhere
  • floppy: Being soft and able to be bent easily
  • unison: Same pitch in two or more musical tones or voices
  • reset: To return to the original start or formation
  • hairspray: Spray used to hold hair in place
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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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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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    • black out

      US /blæk aʊt/

      UK /blæk aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To faint; to become unconscious
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover or obscure (a window or light) so as to prevent light from being visible from outside.
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    • bond

      US /bɑnd/

      UK /bɒnd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
      • Closeness that is shared between people or groups
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To develop a close relationship with
      • To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
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    • break down

      US /brek daʊn/

      UK /breik daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
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    • capture

      US /ˈkæptʃɚ/

      UK /'kæptʃə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
      • To record, tape, or film something
      • Noun
      • The act of seizing or taking control of something.
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    • carefree

      US /ˈkerfri:/

      UK /ˈkeəfri:/

      • Adjective
      • Without cares or responsibilities
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    • carry on

      US /ˈkæri ɑn/

      UK /ˈkæri ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
      • To continue or keep doing something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue doing something
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    • color palette

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A range of colors used by an artist or designer.
      • A selection of colors available in a software application for design purposes.
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    • coming over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change sides in a discussion
      • To visit someone's home
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    • conceive

      US /kənˈsiv/

      UK /kənˈsi:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To become pregnant
      • To think of, create new (ideas, thought, plans)
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    • contraption

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Piece of equipment looking old-fashioned or odd
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    • contrast

      US /ˈkɑ:ntræst/

      UK /'kɒntrɑ:st/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Comparison that shows obvious differences
      • Difference in light and dark in photos, etc.
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    • crane

      US /kren/

      UK /kreɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Water bird characterized by its long neck and legs
      • Tall machine that lifts heavy objects in the air
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To stretch (neck) or lean to get better view
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    • dash

      US /dæʃ/

      UK /dæʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit against something with a lot of force
      • To destroy or damage a feeling, such as hope
      • Noun
      • Hyphen e.g. '-'; or space
      • Act of running quickly towards a particular place
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    • fake

      US /fek/

      UK /feɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Not real; made to look like something real
      • Countable Noun
      • A copy of something made to trick people
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • flip

      US /flɪp/

      UK /flɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
      • To move into a different position quickly
      • Noun
      • Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
      • Movement of something from one position to another
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    • floppy

      US /ˈflɑ:pi/

      UK /ˈflɒpi/

      • Adjective
      • Being soft and able to be bent easily
      • Countable Noun
      • Magnetic computer disks used in the 1980s to 1990s
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    • from now on

      US /frʌm naʊ ɑn/

      UK /frɔm nau ɔn/

      • Phrase
      • Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
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    • gaze

      US /ɡez/

      UK /ɡeɪz/

      • Noun
      • Direction you are looking
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To look at with fixed eyes
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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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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
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    • go away

      US /ɡo əˈwe/

      UK /ɡəu əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go on vacation
      • To leave; depart.
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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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    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
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    • hairspray

      US /ˈherspreɪ/

      UK /ˈheəspreɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Spray used to hold hair in place
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    • hamster

      US /ˈhæmstɚ/

      UK /ˈhæmstə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small animal with small tail, and large cheeks
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    • hang

      US /hæŋ/

      UK /hæŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
      • To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To float, move softly, or remain in the air
      • To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
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    • hanging upside down

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Suspended with the upper part turned to the lower part.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be suspended in an inverted position.
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    • harness

      US /ˈhɑrnɪs/

      UK /'hɑ:nɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To capture the power of something
      • To put a harness on (an animal).
      • Noun
      • Equipment used by horses to pull things
      • A means of controlling and utilizing something, especially natural energy.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
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    • in command

      US /ɪn kəˈmænd/

      UK /in kəˈmɑ:nd/

      • Adjective
      • Having control or authority over something or someone.
      • Having the highest authority in a military unit.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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    • in unison

      US /ɪn ˈjunɪsən/

      UK /in ˈju:nɪsən/

      • Adverb
      • Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
      • Adjective
      • Performing the same notes or movements at the same time.
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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    • inspirational

      US /ˌɪnspə'reɪʃənl/

      UK /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Influencing someone to do something (good)
      • Providing or showing inspiration
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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    • ladder

      US /ˈlædɚ/

      UK /'lædə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of levels to go up in society or business
      • Device with a series of steps used for climbing
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    • leather

      US /ˈlɛðɚ/

      UK /ˈleðə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Chemically tanned animal skin, e.g. for shoes
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    • live life

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
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    • martial

      US /ˈmɑ:rʃl/

      UK /ˈmɑ:ʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning fighting, war, or soldiers
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    • massively

      US /'mæsɪvlɪ/

      UK /'mæsɪvlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • To a very large degree or in a large manner
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    • notion

      US /ˈnoʃən/

      UK /ˈnəuʃən/

      • Noun
      • Sudden idea or desire to do something
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    • of age

      US /əv eɪdʒ/

      UK /əv eɪdʒ/

      • other
      • Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
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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 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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    • ordinary

      US /ˈɔ:rdneri/

      UK /'ɔ:dnrɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Normal or usual
      • Of the rank of ordinary seaman.
      • Noun
      • An ecclesiastical judge or official having ordinary jurisdiction in a given area.
      • Any of several simple and basic geometrical figures.
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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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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    • palette

      US /ˈpælɪt/

      UK /ˈpælət/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flat board for mixing paint
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    • plug

      US /plʌɡ/

      UK /plʌg/

      • Noun
      • Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
      • Thing on a wire to connect to electricity supply
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use an object to block a hole
      • To promote or advertise a product
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    • pull off

      US /pʊl ɔf/

      UK /pul ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage to succeed
      • To remove something quickly or with force.
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    • push in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move ahead of people who are waiting in a line.
      • To insert something by applying pressure.
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    • reset

      US /riˈsɛt/

      UK /ˌri:'set/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To return to the original start or formation
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To return to the original start or formation
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    • rife

      US /raɪf/

      UK /raɪf/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a bad thing) very common; found everywhere
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    • rotate

      US /ˈroʊteɪt/

      UK /rəʊˈteɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To regularly change people who perform a role
      • To regularly change the crops that grow in a field
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    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
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    • set to

      US /sɛt tu/

      UK /set tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
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    • shoot

      US /ʃut/

      UK /ʃu:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To kick or throw a ball at a goal
      • To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
      • Countable Noun
      • Emerging new part of a plant
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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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    • speed

      US /spid/

      UK /spi:d/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • How fast or slow something is or is done
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move quickly when completing an action
      • To drive a vehicle faster than laws allow
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    • spin

      US /spɪn/

      UK /spɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a ball rotate when throwing it
      • To move something in a rapid turning motion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
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    • stationary

      US /ˈsteʃəˌnɛri/

      UK /'steɪʃənrɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Being still or unmoving
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    • strap

      US /stræp/

      UK /stræp/

      • Noun
      • Strip of leather cloth etc. used to attach/support
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    • stretch

      US /strɛtʃ/

      UK /stretʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
      • To make something bigger by pulling on it
      • Noun
      • Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
      • A consecutive row of things
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    • sweep

      US /swip/

      UK /swi:p/

      • Countable Noun
      • Man who cleans chimneys
      • Long, smooth movement made with your arm or a tool
      • Transitive Verb
      • To clean something from a surface with a brush
      • To search a very wide area for something
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    • tailor

      US /ˈtelɚ/

      UK /'teɪlə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make or alter to fit a certain purpose
      • Countable Noun
      • Person who makes men's clothes by hand
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    • thermostat

      US /ˈθɜ:rməstæt/

      UK /ˈθɜ:məstæt/

      • Noun
      • Instrument that controls temperature in buildings
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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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    • tornado

      US /tɔrˈnedo/

      UK /tɔ:'neɪdəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Violent storm with strong winds
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    • unison

      US /ˈjunɪsən, -zən/

      UK /ˈju:nɪsn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Same pitch in two or more musical tones or voices
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    • upside

      US /ˈʌpˌsaɪd/

      UK /ˈʌpsaɪd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Above, over
      • Countable Noun
      • A positive aspect; advantage
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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    • wheel

      US /wi:l/

      UK /wi:l/

      • Noun
      • Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something which has wheels or is on wheels
      • To turn or cause to turn something in a circle
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    • wicked

      US /ˈwɪkɪd/

      UK /'wɪkɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Morally bad; evil
      • Excellent
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    • write down

      US /raɪt daʊn/

      UK /rait daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To record in writing
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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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    Daniel Engsanity posted on 2025/11/17
    Ever wondered how they pulled off those amazing scenes in the new Wicked movie? Dive behind the scenes of 'Dancing Through Life' with director Jon M Chu and discover the incredible choreography and special effects, including the jaw-dropping tornado wheel! You'll pick up tons of vocabulary related to film production and choreography in this super fun breakdown.

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