Vocabulary

  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • bust out: To escape from a place, especially prison.
  • back off: To stop supporting; lose courage
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • dump on: To criticize or blame someone heavily or unfairly.
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • have to: Must do
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
  • fake out: To deceive or trick someone, often with a feint or deceptive action.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • at least: As a minimum
  • with bated breath: In great suspense; very anxiously or excitedly.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • on the record: Officially documented or registered.
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • lay down on: To neglect duties or avoid work or effort.
  • through the floor: To decrease or fall extremely quickly.
  • jail time: A period of imprisonment in a jail or prison.
  • in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
  • for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • against you: In opposition to you.
  • recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • content: Being happy or satisfied
  • insane: Mentally ill; crazy
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
  • creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
  • manipulate: To try to control others to gain an advantage
  • position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
  • dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
  • emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
  • stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • awareness: Having knowledge of something
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • exploit: To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
  • victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
  • predator: An animal that hunts and kills other animals
  • abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
  • acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
  • persistent: Continuing to do something despite challenges
  • upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
  • address: Exact street location of a place
  • behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
  • private: Being away from others and quiet
  • accountability: Responsibility to someone or for some activity
  • fart: To break wind; to emit gas from the anus
  • footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
  • challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
  • inappropriate: Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
  • performance: Act of doing something
  • explicit: Definite; clearly stated; specific
  • silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
  • divorce: Legal breakup of a marriage
  • shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • manipulation: Act of controlling to gain an advantage
  • groom: To make neat and smart in appearance
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • public: Owned by the government
  • humiliate: To cause to lose pride, self-respect, or dignity
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
  • audacious: Fearless, brave and daring
  • mustache: Hair that grows above the upper lip
  • ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
  • bigotry: Intolerant and prejudiced acts
  • mobilize: To come together for an action or purpose
  • infuriate: To cause to get extremely angry or furious
  • virgin: Someone who did not do a thing before; first timer
  • harass: To bother repeatedly with harmful words or actions
  • misinformation: Information that is incorrect
  • suicidal: Feeling you may kill yourself; depressed
  • lingerie: Women's underwear and nightclothes
  • clout: Having weight and power; influence
  • screenshot: Picture taken of a computer screen
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    • abuse

      US /əˈbjuz/

      UK /ə'bju:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
      • To use in an inappropriate or excessive way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Improper/dishonest/excessive use of something
      • Insulting someone, e.g. by swearing at them
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    • accountability

      US /əˌkaʊntə'bɪlətɪ/

      UK /əˌkaʊntə'bɪlətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Responsibility to someone or for some activity
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    • acknowledge

      US /ækˈnɑlɪdʒ/

      UK /ək'nɒlɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
      • To say you accept the truth or value of something
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    • against you

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In opposition to you.
      • Expressing disagreement or disapproval of you.
      A2
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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.
      A1
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
      A1
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    • ass

      US /æs/

      UK /æs/

      • Noun
      • (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
      C2
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
      A1
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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
      More
    • audacious

      US /ɔˈdeʃəs/

      UK /ɔ:ˈdeɪʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Fearless, brave and daring
      C1TOEIC
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    • awareness

      US /əˈwɛrnɪs/

      UK /əˈweənəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Having knowledge of something
      A2TOEIC
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    • back off

      US /bæk ɔf/

      UK /bæk ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop supporting; lose courage
      • To decide to not carry out a threat
      A1
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    • bigotry

      US /ˈbɪɡətri/

      UK /ˈbɪgətri/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Intolerant and prejudiced acts
      C2
      More
    • bust out

      US /bʌst aʊt/

      UK /bʌst aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To escape from a place, especially prison.
      • To suddenly begin doing something, such as laughing or singing.
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    • campaign

      US /kæmˈpen/

      UK /kæm'peɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
      • A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
      A2TOEIC
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    • challenge

      US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/

      UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
      • Act of formally inviting someone to compete
      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally invite someone to compete at something
      • To question the correctness of something
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    • clout

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Having weight and power; influence
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    • content

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/

      UK /'kɒntent/

      • Adjective
      • Being happy or satisfied
      • In a state of peaceful happiness.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information in something, e.g. book or computer
      • The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
      A2
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    • creepy

      US /'kri:pɪ/

      UK /'kri:pɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Scary; annoying or unpleasant
      B1
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    • divorce

      US /dɪˈvɔrs, -ˈvors/

      UK /dɪ'vɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Legal breakup of a marriage
      • Transitive Verb
      • To legally end a marriage to (someone)
      A2
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
      A1
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    • dump on

      US /dʌmp ɑn/

      UK /dʌmp ɒn/

      • other
      • To criticize or blame someone heavily or unfairly.
      B2
      More
    • dynamic

      US /daiˈnæmik/

      UK /daɪˈnæmɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Always active or energetic; getting things done
      B1TOEIC
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    • emotional

      US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/

      UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
      • Relating to or characterized by emotion
      A2
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    • explicit

      US /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

      UK /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Definite; clearly stated; specific
      • (Of images/language) very clear, e.g. showing sex
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    • exploit

      US /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

      UK /ɪk'splɔɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
      • To use something in a very effective manner
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Personal journey or series of events
      • A bold or daring feat.
      B1TOEIC
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    • fake out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deceive or trick someone, often with a feint or deceptive action.
      More
    • footage

      US /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A certain amount of film or video of something
      • The length or amount of something measured in feet.
      B2
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    • for the record

      US /fɔr ði rɪˈkɚd/

      UK /fɔ: ðə riˈkɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
      • To state something to ensure the correct information is known.
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    • for the sake of

      US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • For the purpose of; in the interest of.
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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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    • groom

      US /ɡrum, ɡrʊm/

      UK /gru:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make neat and smart in appearance
      • To take care of an animal by brushing, cleaning it
      • Countable Noun
      • Man employed to brush, trim and clean horses
      • Man who is, or who has recently married
      B1TOEIC
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    • harass

      US /ˈhærəs, həˈræs/

      UK /'hærəs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bother repeatedly with harmful words or actions
      B1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • humiliate

      US /hjuˈmɪliˌet/

      UK /hju:ˈmɪlieɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to lose pride, self-respect, or dignity
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in person

      US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/

      UK /in ˈpɜːsn/

      • Adverb
      • Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
      • Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
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    • inappropriate

      US /ˌɪnəˈpropriɪt/

      UK /ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriət/

      • Adjective
      • Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
      • Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society.
      B1
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    • infuriate

      US /ɪnˈfjʊrieɪt/

      UK /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to get extremely angry or furious
      C1TOEIC
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    • insane

      US /ɪnˈsen/

      UK /ɪnˈseɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Mentally ill; crazy
      • Being crazy or stupid
      B2
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    • jail time

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A period of imprisonment in a jail or prison.
      • A sentence to be served in a jail or prison.
      More
    • lay down on

      US /leɪ daʊn ɑn/

      UK /leɪ daʊn ɒn/

      • other
      • To neglect duties or avoid work or effort.
      C1
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    • lingerie

      US /ˌlɑ:ndʒəˈreɪ/

      UK /ˈlænʒəri/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Women's underwear and nightclothes
      C1
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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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    • manipulate

      US /məˈnɪpjəˌlet/

      UK /mə'nɪpjʊleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to control others to gain an advantage
      • To handle or work in a skillful manner
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    • manipulation

      US /məˌnɪpjʊˈleʃən/

      UK /məˌnɪpjʊ'leɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of controlling to gain an advantage
      • Act of moving something using your hands
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    • misinformation

      US /ˌmɪsɪnfə'meɪʃn/

      UK /ˌmɪsɪnfə'meɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Information that is incorrect
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    • mobilize

      US /ˈmobəˌlaɪz/

      UK /'məʊbəlaɪz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come together for an action or purpose
      B2TOEIC
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    • mustache

      US /ˈmʌsˌtæʃ, məˈstæʃ/

      UK /mə'stɑ:ʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Hair that grows above the upper lip
      • The style or shape of a mustache.
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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
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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 record

      US /ɑn ði rɪˈkɚd/

      UK /ɔn ðə riˈkɔ:d/

      • Adjective
      • Officially documented or registered.
      • Phrase
      • Made as an official or public statement that can be quoted.
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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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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    • persistent

      US /pərˈsɪstənt/

      UK /pəˈsɪstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Continuing to do something despite challenges
      • Continuing to exist or occur for a long time.
      C1TOEIC
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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
      A1
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    • predator

      US /ˈprɛdətɚ, -ˌtɔr/

      UK /'predətə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • An animal that hunts and kills other animals
      • Person preying on the weak to gain advantage
      B1
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    • recognize

      US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept the truth or reality of something
      • To consider something as important or special
      A2TOEIC
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
      A2TOEIC
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    • screenshot

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Picture taken of a computer screen
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    • shame

      US /ʃem/

      UK /ʃeɪm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone feel ashamed
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    • silence

      US /ˈsaɪləns/

      UK /'saɪləns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being quiet and not talking for a time
      • When there is not sound or noise; complete quiet
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop the noise that something is making
      • To prevent someone from expressing thoughts
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    • stress

      US / strɛs/

      UK /stres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
      • To put pressure on something or someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
      • Pressure on something or someone
      A2TOEIC
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    • suicidal

      US /ˌsuɪˈsaɪdl/

      UK /ˌsu:ɪˈsaɪdl/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling you may kill yourself; depressed
      • Dangerous to yourself or your interests
      B2
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    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
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    • through the floor

      US /θru ðə flɔr/

      UK /θru: ðə flɔ:/

      • other
      • To decrease or fall extremely quickly.
      B2
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    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
      A2
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    • upset

      US /ʌpˈsɛt/

      UK /ʌpˈset/

      • Adjective
      • (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
      • Troubled, worried, or angry
      • Transitive Verb
      • To turn upside down or on its side
      • To trouble, worry, or anger someone
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • victim

      US /ˈvɪktɪm/

      UK /ˈvɪktɪm/

      • Noun
      • Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
      • Person feeling helpless in times of bad luck
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    • virgin

      US /ˈvɚdʒɪn/

      UK /ˈvɜ:dʒɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who did not do a thing before; first timer
      • Person who has never had sexual intercourse
      • Adjective
      • Never having had sexual intercourse
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    • warm up

      US /wɔːrm ʌp/

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
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    • with bated breath

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In great suspense; very anxiously or excitedly.
      A1
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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