Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • check out
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • heading to: Going in a particular direction.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • meet up: To arrange to meet someone.
  • around town: In the local area or vicinity.
  • get around town: To travel to different places in a town or city.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • second hand: (Of goods) already used
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • for too long: For an excessively extended period.
  • go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • in hand: In one's possession or control.
  • turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
  • drive back: To force someone or something to retreat or move backward.
  • under the hood: Beneath the bonnet of a vehicle.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • bunch: A group of things of the same kind
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • barely: Only just; just possible
  • measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
  • brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
  • worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
  • similar: Nearly the same; alike
  • practically: Nearly, almost, or in effect
  • edge: An advantage you have over others
  • huge: Very very large
  • register: To record your name on an official list; sign up
  • extra: More than necessary; additional
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • temporary: Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
  • serve: To act in a particular position or office
  • certificate: Official paper accepted as proof of something
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • important: Having power or authority
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • auction: To sell to a person offering the highest price
  • bid: To propose an amount you want to pay for something
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
  • plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • screen: To hide or block something from being seen
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • license: To give official permission to do something
  • grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
  • elevate: To make something higher
  • penny: Person's name
  • registration: An official record or proof of registering
  • shotgun: Double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon
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    • around town

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the local area or vicinity.
      • In various places throughout the town.
      • Adjective
      • Socially active and well-known in the town.
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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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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈɔ:kʃn/

      UK /ˈɔ:kʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To sell to a person offering the highest price
      • Noun
      • Public sale where people compete to buy things
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    • barely

      US /ˈbɛrli/

      UK /ˈbɛəli/

      • Adverb
      • Only just; just possible
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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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    • bid

      US /bɪd/

      UK /bɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To propose an amount you want to pay for something
      • To order someone to do something
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    • brand

      US /brænd/

      UK /brænd/

      • Noun
      • A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
      • Product made or designed by a named company
      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
      • To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
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    • bunch

      US /bʌntʃ/

      UK /bʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of things of the same kind
      • A group of people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To group people or things closely together
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    • certificate

      US /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

      UK /səˈtɪfɪkət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Official paper accepted as proof of something
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • close up

      US /kloz ʌp/

      UK /kləuz ʌp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
      • Adverb
      • To move nearer to someone or something.
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    • combine

      US /kəmˈbaɪn/

      UK /kəmˈbaɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To mix several things together to form one thing
      • To harvest by means of a combine.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A harvesting machine for cutting, threshing, and cleaning grain.
      • A mixture of different things.
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • come up

      US /kʌm ʌp/

      UK /kʌm ʌp/

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

      US /draɪv bæk/

      UK /draɪv bæk/

      • other
      • To force someone or something to retreat or move backward.
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    • edge

      US /ɛdʒ/

      UK /edʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An advantage you have over others
      • Cutting side of a sharp object
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut something to make the blade sharp
      • To go around the boundary of something
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    • elevate

      US /ˈɛləˌvet/

      UK /ˈelɪveɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something higher
      • To raise something in status, importance, feeling
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    • extra

      US /'ekstrə/

      UK /'ekstrə/

      • Adjective
      • More than necessary; additional
      • Of especially good quality or grade.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Items more than you need; additional items
      • Person who has a small part in a movie
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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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    • 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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    • for the most part

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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    • for too long

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For an excessively extended period.
      A1
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    • get around town

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To travel to different places in a town or city.
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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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    • go against

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To disagree with or challenge someone
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    • grade

      US /ɡred/

      UK /ɡreɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a road the required angle of slope
      • To determine the level or quality of something
      • Noun
      • Level or quality of something e.g. a diamond
      • Mark that shows the quality of a student's work
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • heading to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Going in a particular direction.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • Going in the direction of; on the way to.
      • Moving towards a future state or condition.
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
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    • in hand

      US /ɪn hænd/

      UK /in hænd/

      • Phrase
      • In one's possession or control.
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    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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    • license

      US /ˈlaɪsəns/

      UK /ˈlaɪsns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give official permission to do something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Freedom to do what you want or act as you want
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • meet up

      US /mit ʌp/

      UK /mi:t ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrange to meet someone.
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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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    • penny

      US /ˈpɛni/

      UK /ˈpeni/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Countable Noun
      • Small coin worth 1/100th of a pound
      • A British unit of currency, one-hundredth of a pound.
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    • plate

      US /plet/

      UK /pleɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flat dish used for eating or serving food
      • Smooth, thin piece of metal applied in a layer
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a layer of metal on something to protect it
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    • practically

      US /ˈpræktɪkli/

      UK /ˈpræktɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Nearly, almost, or in effect
      • In a practical manner; realistically.
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    • process

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
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    • register

      US /ˈrɛdʒɪstɚ/

      UK /'redʒɪstə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To record your name on an official list; sign up
      • To show an amount on a measurement device
      • Noun
      • Till; machine used add up things you buy
      • Range of notes of a person's (singing) voice
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    • registration

      US /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreʃən/

      UK /ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An official record or proof of registering
      • Total number, e.g. of students in a school
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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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    • screen

      US /skrin/

      UK /skri:n/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide or block something from being seen
      • To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
      • Noun
      • Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
      • Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
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    • second hand

      US /ˈsɛkənd hænd/

      UK /ˈsekənd hænd/

      • Adverb
      • (Of goods) already used
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    • serve

      US /sɚv/

      UK /sɜ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To act in a particular position or office
      • To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
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    • shotgun

      US /ˈʃɑtˌɡʌn/

      UK /ˈʃɒtgʌn/

      • Noun
      • Double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
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    • temporary

      US /'tempəreri/

      UK /ˈtemprəri/

      • Adjective
      • Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
      • Noun
      • A temporary worker.
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    • transportation

      US /ˌtrænspɔ:rˈteɪʃn/

      UK /ˌtrænspɔ:ˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of moving people or goods between places
      • A system or means of transport, especially public transport.
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    • turn in

      US /tɚn ɪn/

      UK /tə:n in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To produce or achieve a good performance
      • To go to bed
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    • under the hood

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Beneath the bonnet of a vehicle.
      • Referring to the inner workings or implementation details of something, especially software or technology.
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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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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    • 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.
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    • worth

      US /wɚθ/

      UK /wɜ:θ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
      • having a particular value, especially in money
      • Adjective
      • Having a specified value.
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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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