Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • good thing going: A successful or advantageous situation or activity.
  • step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
  • over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • earn it: To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
  • spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
  • burn out: To overwork to mental or physical exhaustion
  • in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • for the ages: Something memorable and worthy of being remembered forever.
  • in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
  • by the numbers: In a methodical, step-by-step manner; according to a strict procedure.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • send in: To mail or email an application, etc. somewhere
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • trauma: A very severe or upsetting experience
  • presence: The same place or area that a person is
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
  • ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
  • fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • appearance: The way a person looks to others
  • suppress: To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
  • performance: Act of doing something
  • loyalty: Complete and sustained support for person, thing
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
  • attitude: Way you act, think and feel about something
  • role: Character played by an actor
  • prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
  • slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
  • suicide: Act of purposely killing yourself
  • tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • terrible: Very bad; horrible
  • stark: Very clear and often unpleasant
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • fist: Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
  • screen: To hide or block something from being seen
  • afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
  • lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
  • interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
  • venom: Poison, e.g. one produced by plant or animal
  • portrayal: Actor's representation of a character
  • beast: Ugly or terrifying animal
  • iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
  • freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
  • hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
  • penguin: Black and white sea bird that cannot fly
  • mutant: Organism derived from a change in genes
  • villainous: Extremely wicked; causing harm or hatred
  • toe: One of the five parts at the end of your foot
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • creed: Set of beliefs/principles by which people live
  • hex: An evil spell put on someone
  • spider: Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
  • flint: Hard rock that sparks when hit with steel
  • sandman: Elf who makes children go to sleep
  • inhuman: Without compassion/human feeling; cruel; barbaric
  • superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
  • robin: Person's name
  • victor: Person who wins a game or other competition
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    • ability

      US /əˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power, resources or skill to do something
      • A particular skill or talent.
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    • appearance

      US /əˈpɪrəns/

      UK /əˈpɪərəns/

      • Noun
      • The way a person looks to others
      • The way that something looks
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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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    • attitude

      US /ˈætɪˌtud, -ˌtjud/

      UK /ˈætitju:d/

      • Noun
      • Way you act, think and feel about something
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    • beast

      US /bist/

      UK /bi:st/

      • Noun
      • Ugly or terrifying animal
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    • beat

      US /bit/

      UK /bi:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move in regular motions in order to push blood
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
      • To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
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    • burn out

      US /bɚn aʊt/

      UK /bə:n aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To overwork to mental or physical exhaustion
      • To stop burning because fuel is consumed
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To become extremely tired or exhausted, often due to prolonged stress.
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    • by now

      US /baɪ naʊ/

      UK /bai nau/

      • Phrase
      • At the present time or already; before the present.
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    • by the numbers

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a methodical, step-by-step manner; according to a strict procedure.
      • Adjective
      • Predictable; following a formula or cliché.
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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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    • creed

      US /krid/

      UK /kri:d/

      • Noun
      • Set of beliefs/principles by which people live
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    • earn it

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
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    • fantastic

      US /fænˈtæstɪk/

      UK /fænˈtæstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Strange or unusual in design or appearance
      • Very large, fast or great
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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    • fist

      US /fɪst/

      UK /fɪst/

      • Noun
      • Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
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    • flint

      US /flɪnt/

      UK /flɪnt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Hard rock that sparks when hit with steel
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    • for the ages

      US /fɚ ðə ˈeidʒəz/

      UK /fə ðə ˈeidʒɪz/

      • other
      • Something memorable and worthy of being remembered forever.
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    • freedom

      US /ˈfridəm/

      UK /'fri:dəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being free, not being controlled
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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    • good thing going

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A successful or advantageous situation or activity.
      • A positive and mutually beneficial relationship.
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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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    • hammer

      US /ˈhæmɚ/

      UK /ˈhæmə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
      • To defeat someone easily and totally
      • Noun
      • Part of a gun that causes a bullet to shoot out
      • Heavy metal tool for hitting a nail into wood
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hex

      US /heks/

      UK /heks/

      • Noun
      • An evil spell put on someone
      • Abbreviation
      • hexagon's abbreviation; a shape with six straight sides.
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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 order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in the lead

      US /ɪn ði lid/

      UK /in ðə li:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
      • Having a position of control or authority.
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    • in the streets

      US /ɪn ðə strits/

      UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
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    • inhuman

      US /ɪnˈhjumən/

      UK /ɪnˈhju:mən/

      • Adjective
      • Without compassion/human feeling; cruel; barbaric
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    • iron

      US /ˈaɪərn/

      UK /ˈaɪən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
      • Golf club with a metal head
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use a hot flat-based machine to smooth clothes
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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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    • lord

      US /lɔrd/

      UK /lɔ:d/

      • Noun
      • (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
      • Man with power and authority; a nobleman
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act as though you can tell people what to do
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    • loyalty

      US /ˈlɔɪəlti/

      UK /ˈlɔɪəlti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Complete and sustained support for person, thing
      • Allegiance or devotion to a person, cause, or country.
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    • memorable

      US /ˈmɛmərəbəl/

      UK /ˈmemərəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
      • Worth remembering; notable
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    • mutant

      US /ˈmjutn:t/

      UK /ˈmju:tənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Organism derived from a change in genes
      • A fictional being with altered or enhanced abilities due to mutation.
      • Adjective
      • Resulting from or showing the effect of mutation.
      • Differing in some respect from the normal or typical form.
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
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    • over the top

      US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/

      • Adjective
      • More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
      • So extreme that it is offensive.
      • Adverb
      • To an excessive degree; excessively.
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    • penguin

      US /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn, ˈpɛn-/

      UK /'peŋɡwɪn/

      • Noun
      • Black and white sea bird that cannot fly
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    • performance

      US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

      UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

      • Noun
      • Act of doing something
      • Activity done to entertain an audience
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    • picks up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To catch a criminal and take to police station
      • To start again where you left off
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Learns or acquires something, often quickly or without effort.
      • Collects someone or something.
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    • portrayal

      US /pɔ:rˈtreɪəl/

      UK /pɔ:ˈtreɪəl/

      • Noun
      • Actor's representation of a character
      • The way person/thing is represented in a book etc.
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    • presence

      US /ˈprɛzəns/

      UK /ˈprezns/

      • Noun
      • The same place or area that a person is
      • Ability to reach a market, group of people etc.
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    • prove

      US /pruv/

      UK /pru:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
      • To test the quality or worth of something.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To turn out to be; be found to be.
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    • robin

      US /ˈrɑbɪn/

      UK /'rɒbɪn/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • A sidekick of Batman in DC Comics.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bird with a red or orange chest and a grayish back
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    • role

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Noun
      • Character played by an actor
      • Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
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    • sandman

      US /'sændmæn/

      UK /'sændmæn/

      • Noun
      • Elf who makes children go to sleep
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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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    • send in

      US /sɛnd ɪn/

      UK /send in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mail or email an application, etc. somewhere
      • To deliver something to its destination
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    • slash

      US /slæʃ/

      UK /slæʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Line ( / ) used in writing
      • Long, deep cut, caused by a sharp object
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut violently with a sharp object
      • To decrease something by a large amount
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    • spider

      US /ˈspaɪdɚ/

      UK /ˈspaɪdə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
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    • spot on

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
      • Adverb
      • Exactly at the expected or scheduled time.
      • Perfect; excellent.
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    • stark

      US /stɑ:rk/

      UK /stɑ:k/

      • Adjective
      • Very clear and often unpleasant
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    • step back

      US /stɛp bæk/

      UK /step bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move backwards; to move away from something.
      • To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
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    • suicide

      US /ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/

      UK /'su:ɪsaɪd/

      • Noun
      • Act of purposely killing yourself
      • Act that ruins a person's career, status etc.
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    • superhero

      US /ˈsu:pərhɪroʊ/

      UK /ˈsu:pəhɪərəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Fictional character who fights evil
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    • suppress

      US /səˈprɛs/

      UK /səˈpres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
      • To use force to prevent something happening
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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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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    • toe

      US /toʊ/

      UK /təʊ/

      • Noun
      • One of the five parts at the end of your foot
      • Front part of a sock or shoe
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    • tone

      US /toʊn/

      UK /təʊn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Atmosphere or feeling in a message
      • Firmness and strength of the body's muscles
      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the quality of muscles by exercise
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    • trauma

      US /ˈtraʊmə/

      UK /'trɔ:mə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A very severe or upsetting experience
      • Serious injury to part of the body
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    • venom

      US /ˈvɛnəm/

      UK /ˈvenəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Poison, e.g. one produced by plant or animal
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    • victor

      US /ˈvɪktər/

      UK /'vɪktə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who wins a game or other competition
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    • villainous

      US /ˈvɪlənəs/

      UK /ˈvɪlənəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely wicked; causing harm or hatred
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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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