Vocabulary

  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
  • compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • under the surface: Not obvious or apparent; existing out of sight.
  • keep up appearances: To maintain an outward show of prosperity or happiness.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • in equal measure: To the same degree or extent.
  • face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • thankful for: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
  • hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
  • on account of: Because of.
  • account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
  • of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
  • with dignity: In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
  • check out
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
  • not limited to: Including something but also allowing other things; not restricted to.
  • encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
  • attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
  • exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
  • conquer: To take possession of (land, city) with an army
  • method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
  • increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
  • dignity: Person of high rank deserving respect
  • existence: State of being present, alive or real
  • cruel: Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • rage: Strong or violent anger
  • pile: Large amount of something
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • practically: Nearly, almost, or in effect
  • emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
  • rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
  • decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
  • stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
  • complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
  • expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
  • genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • outrageous: Exceeding the usual limits; far too extreme
  • insanity: Mentally ill, unable to act normally
  • prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
  • tale: Story that is not true
  • animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
  • hell: Any place of pain and suffering
  • original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
  • tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
  • spectacle: Impressive performance, public event or show
  • channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
  • intrigue: To make someone interested or curious
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • rear: Part of the human body that you sit on; buttocks
  • flesh: Soft part of fruit, vegetable that can be eaten
  • steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
  • sequel: Story, movie etc. that follows another similar one
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • infinity: State of being without end; endless time, space
  • malicious: Intending to harm or hurt someone
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • demon: Cruel wicked and inhuman person or spirit
  • battle: Military fight between armies
  • admiration: A feeling of respect and appreciation
  • finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
  • contend: To struggle or compete for
  • crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
  • anime: A form of Japanese animation
  • season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
  • weak: Not having a strong character
  • spree: Short intense period of shopping/killing etc.
  • degrade: To reduce in amount or strength
  • tornado: Violent storm with strong winds
  • revival: Process of becoming active, strong or alive again
  • strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
  • fragrant: Having a sweet or enjoyable smell
  • powerhouse: Highly energetic and indefatigable person
  • dandelion: A common weed with bright-yellow flowers
  • arc: Smoothly curving line or movement
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • bombshell: Unexpected, shocking piece of news
  • honorable: Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive
  • corps: A tactical unit of ground combat forces
  • superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
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    • account of

      US /əˈkaʊnt ʌv/

      UK /əˈkaunt ɔv/

      • Noun
      • A spoken or written description of an event.
      • Preposition
      • Because of; for the reason of.
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    • admiration

      US /ˌædməˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌædməˈreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A feeling of respect and appreciation
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • animation

      US /ˌænəˈmeʃən/

      UK /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
      • Liveliness or energy in behavior or expression.
      B2
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    • anime

      US /ˈænəˌme/

      UK /ˈænɪmeɪ/

      • Noun
      • A form of Japanese animation
      C2
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    • arc

      US /ɑrk/

      UK /ɑ:k/

      • Noun
      • Smoothly curving line or movement
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To bend in a smooth curve
      B2
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    • attempt

      US /əˈtɛmpt/

      UK /ə'tempt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to do something challenging or difficult
      • Noun
      • Effort made to try to do or accomplish something
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    • battle

      US /ˈbætl/

      UK /'bætl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Military fight between armies
      • Working hard to stop something; struggle
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fight or struggle against someone or something
      • To work hard to stop something; struggle
      A2
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    • bombshell

      US /ˈbɑ:mʃel/

      UK /ˈbɒmʃel/

      • Countable Noun
      • Unexpected, shocking piece of news
      C1
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    • bring down

      US /brɪŋ daʊn/

      UK /briŋ daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
      • To kill someone, often with a gun
      A1
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    • channel

      US /ˈtʃænəl/

      UK /'tʃænl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
      • TV or radio station or its programs
      • Transitive Verb
      • To dig a long hole for carrying water
      • To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
      A1
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    • compete in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take part in a contest or competition.
      B1
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    • conquer

      US /ˈkɑŋkɚ/

      UK /'kɒŋkə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take possession of (land, city) with an army
      • To beat something difficult, e.g. a fear; overcome
      B2
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    • contend

      US /kənˈtɛnd/

      UK /kən'tend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To struggle or compete for
      • To argue or state something in a strong way
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    • contend with

      US /kənˈtɛnd wɪð/

      UK /kənˈtend wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To struggle or deal with something difficult.
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    • corps

      US /kɔ:rz/

      UK /kɔ:z/

      • Noun (plural)
      • A tactical unit of ground combat forces
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    • corrupt

      US /kəˈrʌpt/

      UK /kə'rʌpt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
      • To cause to become damaged or spoiled
      • Adjective
      • Being damaged or spoiled
      • Misusing power, as by taking bribes, to get rich
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    • crown

      US /kraʊn/

      UK /kraʊn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
      • To officially give someone the winners title
      • Noun
      • A gold ring put on a King or Queen’s head
      • An artificial cap on a tooth
      B1
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    • cruel

      US /ˈkruəl/

      UK /'kru:əl/

      • Adjective
      • Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
      • Extremely harsh or severe.
      B1
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    • dandelion

      US /ˈdændlˌaɪən/

      UK /'dændɪlaɪən/

      • Countable Noun
      • A common weed with bright-yellow flowers
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    • degrade

      US /dɪˈɡred/

      UK /dɪ'ɡreɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To reduce in amount or strength
      B2
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    • demon

      US /ˈdimən/

      UK /'di:mən/

      • Noun
      • Cruel wicked and inhuman person or spirit
      B1
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    • dignity

      US /ˈdɪgnəti/

      UK /ˈdɪgnəti/

      • Noun
      • Person of high rank deserving respect
      • Quality or state of deserving respect
      B1TOEIC
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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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    • emerge

      US /ɪˈmɚdʒ/

      UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To rise or appear out of some background
      • To become known or apparent.
      A2TOEIC
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    • encounter

      US /ɛnˈkaʊntɚ/

      UK /ɪn'kaʊntə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
      • To meet someone or something unexpectedly
      • Noun
      • A chance meeting; unexpected or unplanned meeting
      B1TOEIC
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    • existence

      US /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/

      UK /ɪɡ'zɪstəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being present, alive or real
      • A way of living; the manner in which someone lives.
      A2TOEIC
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    • expand

      US /ɪkˈspænd/

      UK /ɪk'spænd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something larger in size, number, amount
      A2TOEIC
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    • exposure

      US /ɪkˈspoʒɚ/

      UK /ɪk'spəʊʒə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
      • Being talked about in the media
      A2TOEIC
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    • face to face

      US /fes tu fes/

      UK /feis tu: feis/

      • Adverb
      • (Meeting) while looking at someone
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    • flesh

      US /flɛʃ/

      UK /fleʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Soft part of fruit, vegetable that can be eaten
      • The soft tissues of your body covering the bones
      • Transitive Verb
      • To clean the skin e.g. of scales from a fish
      A2
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    • for the best

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
      • Hoping for a positive outcome.
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    • fragrant

      US /ˈfreɡrənt/

      UK /ˈfreɪgrənt/

      • Adjective
      • Having a sweet or enjoyable smell
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    • genre

      US /ˈʒɑnrə/

      UK /'ʒɒ̃rə/

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

      US /hɛl/

      UK /hel/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Any place of pain and suffering
      • A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
      A2
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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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    • honorable

      US /ˈɑnərəbəl/

      UK /'ɒnərəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive
      • Worthy of honor; respectable.
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    • in equal measure

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To the same degree or extent.
      • To the same extent or degree; equally.
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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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    • infinity

      US /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

      UK /ɪn'fɪnətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being without end; endless time, space
      B2
      More
    • insanity

      US /ɪnˈsænətɪ/

      UK /ɪn'sænətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Mentally ill, unable to act normally
      • Extremely foolish behavior.
      B1
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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    • intrigue

      US /ˈɪnˌtriɡ, ɪnˈtriɡ/

      UK /ɪnˈtri:g/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone interested or curious
      • To make secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental to someone.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Secret plan; the act of making a secret plan
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    • keep up appearances

      US /kip ʌp əˈpɪrənsɪz/

      UK /ki:p ʌp əˈpɪərənsɪz/

      • other
      • To maintain an outward show of prosperity or happiness.
      B2
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    • make for

      US /mek fɔr/

      UK /meik fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
      • To result in; cause
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    • malicious

      US /məˈlɪʃəs/

      UK /məˈlɪʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Intending to harm or hurt someone
      B2
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    • method

      US /ˈmɛθəd/

      UK /'meθəd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Organized and planned) way of doing something
      • Orderliness of thought, arrangement, or behavior.
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    • not limited to

      US /nɑt ˈlɪmɪtɪd tu/

      UK /nɔt ˈlimitid tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Including something but also allowing other things; not restricted to.
      A1
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

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

      US /ʌv e kaɪnd/

      UK /ɔv ə kaind/

      • Adjective
      • Unique; not like anything else
      • Phrase
      • Sharing similar characteristics or qualities; alike
      A1
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    • on account of

      US /ɑn əˈkaʊnt ʌv/

      UK /ɔn əˈkaunt ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Because of.
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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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    • original

      US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/

      UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/

      • Adjective
      • Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
      • Being unique or thinking differently from others
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
      • A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
      A2TOEIC
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
      A1
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    • outrageous

      US /aʊtˈredʒəs/

      UK /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Exceeding the usual limits; far too extreme
      • Highly unusual and unacceptable
      B1
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    • pile

      US /paɪl/

      UK /paɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large amount of something
      • Group of things one on top of another
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • (E.g. of problems) to increase; get more or worse
      • To place things on top of each other; to heap up.
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
      A2
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    • practically

      US /ˈpræktɪkli/

      UK /ˈpræktɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Nearly, almost, or in effect
      • In a practical manner; realistically.
      C1
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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.
      A2TOEIC
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    • rage

      US /reɪdʒ/

      UK /reɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong or violent anger
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act or speak with strong or violent anger
      • To move violently, like a storm
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    • rear

      US /rɪr/

      UK /rɪə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Part of the human body that you sit on; buttocks
      • Transitive Verb
      • To care for a young animal, child into adulthood
      A2TOEIC
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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
      More
    • rip

      US /rɪp/

      UK /rɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
      • To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
      • (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
      B1
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    • sequel

      US /ˈsikwəl/

      UK /'si:kwəl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Story, movie etc. that follows another similar one
      B2
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    • spectacle

      US /ˈspɛktəkəl/

      UK /ˈspektəkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Impressive performance, public event or show
      • Large public event, performance, or show
      B1
      More
    • spree

      US /spri/

      UK /spri:/

      • Noun
      • Short intense period of shopping/killing etc.
      C1
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    • stock

      US /stɑk/

      UK /stɒk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
      • Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
      B2TOEIC
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    • superhero

      US /ˈsu:pərhɪroʊ/

      UK /ˈsu:pəhɪərəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Fictional character who fights evil
      C2
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

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

      US /tel/

      UK /teɪl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Story that is not true
      • Story about colorful and imaginary events
      A2
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    • thankful for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
      • Grateful for a particular situation or benefit.
      C1
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • to date

      US /tu det/

      UK /tu: deit/

      • Phrase
      • Up to the present time; until now.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To go out on romantic dates with someone.
      C2
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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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    • tolerance

      US /ˈtɑ:lərəns/

      UK /ˈtɒlərəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
      • The space between metal objects e.g. in engines
      B1
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    • tornado

      US /tɔrˈnedo/

      UK /tɔ:'neɪdəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Violent storm with strong winds
      B2
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    • under the surface

      US /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈsɜrfɪs/

      UK /ˈʌndə ðə ˈsɜ:fis/

      • other
      • Not obvious or apparent; existing out of sight.
      B2
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
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    • with dignity

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
      • In a noble and honorable manner.
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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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