Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
  • have to: Must do
  • at least: As a minimum
  • slow down: To reduce the speed
  • in terms of
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • cultural phenomenon: A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
  • sneak up: To approach someone quietly and unnoticed.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • root out: To find and get rid of something completely, especially something unpleasant or unwanted.
  • kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
  • on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
  • across the pond: Referring to the Atlantic Ocean, especially when contrasting the UK and the US.
  • land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
  • bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
  • jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
  • smash hit: A very successful song, film, play, etc.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • catch up: To become equal with another person
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • behind the times: Old-fashioned; not aware of or using the latest ideas, methods, or technology.
  • off the air: Not currently being broadcast on television or radio.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • compromise: To weaken your position or views
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • initial: First letter of your given name
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • cast: People who appear in a play or movie
  • curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
  • genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • gain: To increase in something, such as weight
  • recruit: Person who has just joined the military
  • stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
  • fake: Not real; made to look like something real
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • premiere: First performance of a show, film, play in public
  • breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
  • remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
  • grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
  • referendum: Public vote on an issue
  • forefront: Part in the front or nearest; most prominent
  • reception: Front desk area of an organization or building
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
  • fill: To make something full
  • perilous: Extremely dangerous, risky
  • worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
  • legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
  • medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
  • supervisor: Someone in charge of a task, place, or person
  • loyal: Always showing support for; faithful
  • pit: To use your strength, skill or wit to beat another
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • wheel: Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
  • resonance: Continuing to make a loud clear deep sound
  • slate: To strongly criticize someone usually in public
  • pulse: Regular beating of a heart
  • drama: Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
  • base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
  • revival: Process of becoming active, strong or alive again
  • residence: Place where a person lives
  • network: Group of computers connected to each other
  • bomb: To attack with explosives
  • spy: Person who gets secret information about an enemy
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • pickup: Small truck that has an open back with low sides
  • emmy: Annual award for achievements in US TV
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    • across the pond

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Referring to the Atlantic Ocean, especially when contrasting the UK and the US.
      • From the UK to the US.
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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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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    • at best

      US /æt bɛst/

      UK /æt best/

      • Phrase
      • Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
      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
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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
      A1
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
      A2TOEIC
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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
      A1
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    • bad idea

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • An unwise or imprudent course of action.
      A2
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    • base

      US /bes/

      UK /beɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place military personnel live, train, and operate
      • Bottom part of an object that touches a surface
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use as the starting point or origin for
      • To have as the main location for (company, etc.)
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    • behind the times

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Old-fashioned; not aware of or using the latest ideas, methods, or technology.
      A1
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    • bomb

      US /bɑm/

      UK /bɒm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attack with explosives
      • Noun
      • An explosive device
      B1
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    • breathe

      US /brið/

      UK /bri:ð/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move air into and out of your lungs
      • To say something very softly
      A2
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    • came off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To succeed in doing; complete something
      • To detach or come away from something in pieces
      A1
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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    • cast

      US /kæst/

      UK /kɑ:st/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • People who appear in a play or movie
      • Small amount of a particular color
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
      • To describe someone's personality or character
      A2
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    • catch up

      US /kætʃ ʌp/

      UK /kætʃ ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become equal with another person
      • To inform others of the latest news
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
      • To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
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    • compromise

      US /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/

      UK /'kɒmprəmaɪz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To weaken your position or views
      • To lessen your demands so as to reach agreement
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When you lessen your demands to get agreement
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
      A2
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    • cultural phenomenon

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
      C1
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    • curiosity

      US /ˌkjʊriˈɑsɪti/

      UK /ˌkjʊərɪ'ɒsətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
      • Eager desire to learn more about something
      B1
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    • drama

      US /ˈdrɑmə, ˈdræmə/

      UK /'drɑ:mə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
      • Exciting, emotional event or series of events
      A2
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
      A1
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    • emmy

      US /ˈɛmi/

      UK /ˈemi/

      • Proper Noun
      • Annual award for achievements in US TV
      C1
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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
      B1
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    • first three

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
      • Adjective
      • Referring to the top three positions in a ranking or competition.
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    • forefront

      US //ˈfɔrˌfrʌnt//

      UK

      • Noun
      • Part in the front or nearest; most prominent
      • The leading or most important position or place.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring to the front or into a position of prominence.
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    • gain

      US /ɡen/

      UK /ɡeɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase in something, such as weight
      • To get something wanted, needed or valued
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An increase in something, such as weight
      A2TOEIC
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    • genre

      US /ˈʒɑnrə/

      UK /'ʒɒ̃rə/

      • Noun
      • Category of art, music with its own qualities
      B2
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    • grace

      US /ɡres/

      UK /ɡreɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
      • God's kindness shown to people
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a place look more attractive
      B1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hook

      US /hʊk/

      UK /hʊk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
      • The start of a story which catches your interest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a bent or curved shape
      • To catch your interest completely
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    • in any case

      US /ɪn ˈɛni kes/

      UK /in ˈeni keis/

      • Phrase
      • Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
      A1
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    • in court

      US /ɪn kɔrt/

      UK /in kɔ:t/

      • Phrase
      • Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
      A1
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
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    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
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    • initial

      US /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

      UK /ɪ'nɪʃl/

      • Noun
      • First letter of your given name
      • The beginning or commencement of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To authorize something by writing your initials
      • To mark or sign with one's initials.
      A2TOEIC
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    • jump in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a vehicle quickly.
      • To interrupt a conversation.
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    • kill me

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
      • Phrase
      • A direct request to end one's life, often due to unbearable suffering.
      A2
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    • land on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
      • To criticize someone severely.
      B1
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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
      A1
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    • loyal

      US /ˈlɔɪəl/

      UK /ˈlɔɪəl/

      • Adjective
      • Always showing support for; faithful
      • Demonstrating allegiance to one's country.
      B1TOEIC
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    • medical

      US /ˈmɛdɪkəl/

      UK /ˈmedɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Of or relating to physical health or medicine
      • Noun
      • A health check or test
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    • network

      US /ˈnetwɜ:rk/

      UK /ˈnetwɜ:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of computers connected to each other
      • System of connections
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To join a group of computers together
      • To exchange information with colleagues, contacts
      A2
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
      B2
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • off the air

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not currently being broadcast on television or radio.
      • Adjective
      • No longer being broadcast; having been discontinued.
      A2
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    • on the line

      US /ɑn ði laɪn/

      UK /ɔn ðə lain/

      • Phrase
      • At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
      • Having a great deal of responsibility.
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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.
      B1
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    • perilous

      US /ˈpɛrələs/

      UK /ˈperələs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely dangerous, risky
      B2TOEIC
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    • pickup

      US /ˈpɪkˌʌp/

      UK /ˈpɪkʌp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small truck that has an open back with low sides
      B2
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    • pit

      US /pɪt/

      UK /pɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use your strength, skill or wit to beat another
      • To make holes or marks on a surface
      • Noun
      • Hole in the ground
      • Garage area for racing cars on a circuit
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    • potential

      US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/

      UK /pəˈtenʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of happening or becoming reality
      • Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
      A2TOEIC
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    • premiere

      US /prɪˈmɪr/

      UK /ˈpremieə(r)/

      • Noun
      • First performance of a show, film, play in public
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a first public performance.
      B2
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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
      A2TOEIC
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    • pulse

      US /pʌls/

      UK /pʌls/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Regular beating of a heart
      • A single vibration or short burst of sound, light, electricity, or other energy.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To beat in a rhythm
      • To emit or produce in pulses.
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • reception

      US /rɪˈsɛpʃən/

      UK /rɪˈsepʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Front desk area of an organization or building
      • Party occurring after an event it celebrates
      B1TOEIC
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    • recruit

      US /rɪˈkrut/

      UK /rɪ'kru:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who has just joined the military
      • Person who has just begun a new activity or job
      • Transitive Verb
      • To convince and help people to join the military
      • To find new employees, volunteers or members
      B1TOEIC
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    • referendum

      US /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

      UK /ˌrefəˈrendəm/

      • Noun
      • Public vote on an issue
      B2
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    • remind

      US /rɪˈmaɪnd/

      UK /rɪ'maɪnd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to remember what they forgot
      • To cause someone to think of something similar or related.
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    • residence

      US /ˈrɛzɪdəns/

      UK /ˈrezɪdəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where a person lives
      • State of living in a particular place
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    • resonance

      US /ˈrɛzənəns/

      UK /ˈrezənəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Continuing to make a loud clear deep sound
      • The quality in a sound of being deep, full, and reverberating.
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    • revival

      US /rɪˈvaɪvəl/

      UK /rɪˈvaɪvəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of becoming active, strong or alive again
      • New revised version of a play or movie
      B2
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    • root out

      US /rut aʊt/

      UK /ru:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find and get rid of something completely, especially something unpleasant or unwanted.
      B2
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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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    • slate

      US /slet/

      UK /sleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strongly criticize someone usually in public
      • To plan for something to occur
      • Countable Noun
      • List of people attempting to win an election
      • Piece of flat rock used for roofing buildings
      B2TOEIC
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    • slow down

      US /slo daʊn/

      UK /sləu daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the speed
      • To become less active or busy.
      A1
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    • smash hit

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A very successful song, film, play, etc.
      • Adjective
      • Extremely successful; very popular.
      A2
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    • sneak up

      US /snik ʌp/

      UK /sni:k ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach someone quietly and unnoticed.
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    • spy

      US /spaɪ/

      UK /spaɪ/

      • Noun
      • Person who gets secret information about an enemy
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to get secrets about an enemy country
      • To secretly watch someone or something
      B1TOEIC
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    • stream

      US /strim/

      UK /stri:m/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To send a constant flow of data over the internet
      • Noun
      • Classes split into ability levels
      • A small river
      A2
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    • supervisor

      US /ˈsjupɚˌvaɪzɚ/

      UK /ˈsu:pəvaɪzə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Someone in charge of a task, place, or person
      B1TOEIC
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
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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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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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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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    • 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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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
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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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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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