Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • turn off
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • gone viral: To become very popular by circulating quickly through the Internet.
  • set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in a row: One after another without a break.
  • on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
  • flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • top off: To complete or finish something in a satisfying way.
  • blow up: To suddenly become angry
  • made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
  • on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
  • falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
  • do without: To manage without having or doing something
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • pay out: To finish paying a debt
  • sign up to: To register for something, like a service or a course.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • pay back: To return money or a favor
  • break up
  • wave in: Signal or gesture for someone to enter a place.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • die off: To decrease in number so few or none are left
  • look back: To think about past events
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • go towards: To move in the direction of someone or something.
  • way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
  • of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
  • access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
  • genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
  • experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
  • instant: (Food) requiring very little preparation
  • viral: Of or caused by a virus
  • status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • authority: The power to give orders to people
  • rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • society: A group who meet to share values or interests
  • moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
  • bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
  • appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
  • radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
  • religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
  • scam: A trick to fool other people to get their money
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • provide: To make available; to supply for use
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • optimism: Condition of having a positive outlook or belief
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • generosity: Giving or sharing things freely with others
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • starve: To (cause to) be hungry or go without food
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • pilgrimage: Journey to a sacred place
  • procedure: A medical operation
  • public: Owned by the government
  • chance: The way something happens without planning
  • rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
  • nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • hoard: Large amount of hidden (valuable) items
  • part: Division of a book
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • pantry: Room for preparation or storage of foods
  • exempt: Released from some duty that others have to do
  • pastor: Minister in charge of a Christian church or group
  • christianity: Beliefs, practices based on teachings of Jesus
  • gospel: Book of the New Testament in Christian teaching
  • atheist: Person who does not believe in a god or gods
  • muslim: Of or relating to Islam
  • discontent: Feeling of dissatisfaction; a lack of contentment
  • purgatory: Place or state of suffering
  • wick: Thread in center of candle that is lit and burns
  • reformation: Religious movement to reform the Catholic Church
  • islam: Religion of Muslims based on the Koran
  • baptist: Member of a Christian church using baptism
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    • access

      US /ˈæksɛs/

      UK /'ækses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
      • The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be able to use or have permission to use
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    • appeal

      US /əˈpil/

      UK /ə'pi:l/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attract interest, attention, or desire
      • To request a judge or others to change a decision
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    • as one

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
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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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    • atheist

      US /ˈeθiɪst/

      UK /ˈeɪθiɪst/

      • Noun
      • Person who does not believe in a god or gods
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    • authority

      US /əˈθɔrɪti, əˈθɑr-, ɔˈθɔr-, ɔˈθɑr-/

      UK /ɔ:ˈθɒrəti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power to give orders to people
      • Person who is an expert on a particular topic
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    • baptist

      US /ˈbæptɪst/

      UK /ˈbæptɪst/

      • Proper Noun
      • Member of a Christian church using baptism
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    • bargain

      US /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

      UK /'bɑ:ɡən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Something bought for a lower price than expected
      • An agreement between people or groups about what each will do for the other.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss terms for a business deal; negotiate
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • blow up

      US /blo ʌp/

      UK /bləu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly become angry
      • To put air in something, e.g. a tire or balloon
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To explode; to be destroyed by an explosion.
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    • break up

      US /brek ʌp/

      UK /breik ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of party, relationship) to come to an end
      • To end something, e.g. a fight
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    • christianity

      US /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti, ˌkrɪsti-/

      UK /ˌkrɪstiˈænəti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs, practices based on teachings of Jesus
      • The culture and civilization associated with Christian countries.
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    • claim

      US /klem/

      UK /kleɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • To say that something is true, often without proof.
      • A statement that something is true.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
      • To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
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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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    • community

      US /kəˈmjunɪti/

      UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people who share a common idea or area
      • A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
      • Shared or participated in by all members of a group
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    • die off

      US /daɪ ɔf/

      UK /dai ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decrease in number so few or none are left
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    • discontent

      US /ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/

      UK /ˌdɪskənˈtent/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of dissatisfaction; a lack of contentment
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    • dive in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To jump into water headfirst.
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    • do without

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage without having or doing something
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • exempt

      US /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

      UK /ɪɡ'zempt/

      • Adjective
      • Released from some duty that others have to do
      • (Tax) Not needed to pay
      • Transitive Verb
      • To free (a person or organization) from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
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    • experiment

      US /ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/

      UK /ɪk'sperɪmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
      • A course of action tentatively adopted without being sure of the eventual outcome.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To create and perform tests to research something
      • To try something new that you haven't tried before
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    • falling apart

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suffer a nervous breakdown
      • To break into pieces; stop functioning
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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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    • flat out

      US /flæt aʊt/

      UK /flæt aut/

      • Phrase
      • To go as fast as you possibly can
      • Adjective
      • Extremely busy.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • generosity

      US /ˌdʒenəˈrɑ:səti/

      UK /ˌdʒenəˈrɒsəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Giving or sharing things freely with others
      • A generous act or gift.
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    • genuine

      US /ˈdʒɛnjuɪn/

      UK /ˈdʒenjuɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
      • Being sincere in your actions or character
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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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    • go towards

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move in the direction of someone or something.
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • gone viral

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • To become very popular by circulating quickly through the Internet.
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    • gospel

      US /ˈgɑ:spl/

      UK /ˈgɒspl/

      • Noun
      • Book of the New Testament in Christian teaching
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hoard

      US /hɔ:rd/

      UK /hɔ:d/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large amount of hidden (valuable) items
      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep a large amount of hidden (valuable) items
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    • hold onto

      US /hold ˈɑnˌtu/

      UK /həuld ˈɔntu/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To grasp or grip something tightly.
      • To keep or retain possession of something.
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    • in a row

      US /ɪn e ro/

      UK /in ə rəu/

      • Phrase
      • One after another without a break.
      • Arranged in a straight line.
      • Idiom
      • To have an argument.
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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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 part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
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    • in public

      US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/

      UK /in ˈpʌblik/

      • Phrase
      • In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
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    • instant

      US /ˈɪnstənt/

      UK /ˈɪnstənt/

      • Adjective
      • (Food) requiring very little preparation
      • Occurring immediately
      • Noun
      • A very short period of time
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    • islam

      US /ɪsˈlɑm,ɪz- /

      UK /ˈɪzlɑ:m/

      • Noun
      • Religion of Muslims based on the Koran
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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 back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
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    • made with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Containing a particular ingredient or material.
      • Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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    • moral

      US /ˈmɔrəl, ˈmɑr-/

      UK /ˈmɒrəl/

      • Adjective
      • In a way considered proper and good by most people
      • Uncountable Noun
      • In a way considered proper and good by most people
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    • muslim

      US /ˈmʌzləm, ˈmʊz-, ˈmʌs-, ˈmʊs-/

      UK /ˈmʊzlɪm/

      • Adjective
      • Of or relating to Islam
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    • nail

      US /nel/

      UK /neɪl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
      • Hard part at the end of your finger
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach things together with metal nails
      • To catch someone doing an illegal activity
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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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    • of use

      US /ʌv jus/

      UK /əv ju:s/

      • other
      • Having practical value; useful or helpful.
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    • on a mission

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
      • Very determined to achieve something.
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    • on hand

      US /ɑn hænd/

      UK /ɔn hænd/

      • Adverb
      • Present and available; in attendance.
      • Phrase
      • Available; readily accessible.
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    • optimism

      US /ˈɑptəˌmɪzəm/

      UK /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Condition of having a positive outlook or belief
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    • pantry

      US /ˈpæntri/

      UK /ˈpæntri/

      • Noun
      • Room for preparation or storage of foods
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    • pastor

      US /ˈpæstɚ/

      UK /'pɑ:stə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Minister in charge of a Christian church or group
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    • pay back

      US /pe bæk/

      UK /pei bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return money or a favor
      • To take revenge on someone for doing something bad
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    • pay out

      US /pe aʊt/

      UK /pei aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To finish paying a debt
      • To give money to someone, especially as a result of a claim or agreement.
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    • pick it up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lift something from a surface.
      • To collect something or someone.
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    • pilgrimage

      US /ˈpɪlɡrəmɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈpɪlgrɪmɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Journey to a sacred place
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
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    • procedure

      US /prəˈsidʒɚ/

      UK /prəˈsi:dʒə(r)/

      • Noun
      • A medical operation
      • Usual or standard steps taken to do something
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    • purgatory

      US /ˈpɜ:rgətɔ:ri/

      UK /ˈpɜ:gətri/

      • Noun
      • Place or state of suffering
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    • radical

      US /ˈrædɪkəl,'rædɪkḷ/

      UK /ˈrædɪkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who believes in extreme political change
      • A group of atoms behaving as a unit in a chemical compound.
      • Adjective
      • Very new and different from what is traditional
      • Concerning something's most basic part or form
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    • rare

      US /rɛr/

      UK /reə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
      • Unusual or out of the ordinary; not common
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    • reformation

      US /ˌrefərˈmeɪʃn/

      UK /ˌrefəˈmeɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Religious movement to reform the Catholic Church
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    • religious

      US /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

      UK /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
      • Relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity.
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    • scam

      US /skæm/

      UK /skæm/

      • Noun
      • A trick to fool other people to get their money
      • Transitive Verb
      • To trick to fool other people to get their money
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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    • set aside

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
      • To separate and save for another use or time
      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep or save something for use at a later time.
      • To designate or allocate something for a specific purpose or group.
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    • sign up to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To register for something, like a service or a course.
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    • society

      US /səˈsaɪɪti/

      UK /sə'saɪətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group who meet to share values or interests
      • Group of people living together
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    • starve

      US /stɑ:rv/

      UK /stɑ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To (cause to) be hungry or go without food
      • To need or desire very strongly
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    • status

      US /ˈstetəs, ˈstætəs/

      UK /'steɪtəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Position or rank relative to others in a society
      • Legal position of a person or thing
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    • struggle

      US /ˈstrʌɡəl/

      UK /'strʌɡl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try very hard to do something difficult
      • To fight or struggle violently
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong efforts made to do something difficult
      • A difficult or challenging situation or task
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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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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • top off

      US /tɑp ɔf/

      UK /tɔp ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To complete or finish something in a satisfying way.
      • To fill something to the top.
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    • turn off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone feel negatively about something
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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
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    • viral

      US /ˈvaɪrəl/

      UK /ˈvaɪrəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of or caused by a virus
      • Becoming very popular by circulating quickly from person to person, especially through the Internet.
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    • walk away

      US /wɔk əˈwe/

      UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
      • To choose not to be involved in something.
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    • wave in

      US /weɪv ɪn/

      UK /weɪv ɪn/

      • other
      • Signal or gesture for someone to enter a place.
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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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    • wick

      US /wɪk/

      UK /wɪk/

      • Noun
      • Thread in center of candle that is lit and burns
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    • with God

      US /wɪθ gɑd/

      UK /wɪθ gɒd/

      • other
      • Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
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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

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    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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