Vocabulary

  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • have to: Must do
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • swear on: To make a solemn promise or oath, often invoking something sacred or important to emphasize sincerity.
  • to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
  • spiral out: To decline or deteriorate rapidly and uncontrollably.
  • out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
  • start up: A newly established business.
  • left and right: In both the left and right directions.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • in ruins: Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
  • shake off: To free yourself of something, e.g. fear or a cold
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • pull the plug: To stop or end an activity or project.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • out of the way: Remote; isolated.
  • for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
  • new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
  • in hand: In one's possession or control.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • say it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • deal with
  • cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
  • intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
  • hilarious: Extremely amusing; very funny
  • desperate: Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
  • chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • gut: To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
  • sacrifice: Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
  • divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
  • brutal: Extremely violent or mean
  • predator: An animal that hunts and kills other animals
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • blast: To attack someone with words
  • downright: Absolute; absolutely
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
  • swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
  • decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
  • survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
  • humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
  • haunt: To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
  • silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
  • courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
  • agony: Great pain or suffering
  • nightmare: Frightening, difficult or displeasing experience
  • destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • destruction: Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
  • proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
  • mission: A task or role someone is given to do
  • horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • explosion: Loud and sudden expression of emotion
  • understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
  • hold: To agree to keep something for someone
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • return: To hit something back to the other player or team
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
  • fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
  • annihilation: Total destruction
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • barefoot: (Walking) without shoes
  • armageddon: Scene of the final battle at the end of the world
  • horrify: To cause someone to feel horror or shock
  • gen: (UK old-fashioned, informal) Information about a particular subject
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    • agony

      US /ˈæɡəni/

      UK /ˈægəni/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Great pain or suffering
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    • annihilation

      US /əˌnaɪəˈleʃən/

      UK /əˌnaɪə'leɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Total destruction
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    • armageddon

      US /ˌɑrməˈɡɛdn/

      UK /ˌɑ:məˈɡedən/

      • Noun
      • Scene of the final battle at the end of the world
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    • barefoot

      US /ˈbɛrfʊt/

      UK /'beəfʊt/

      • Adjective
      • (Walking) without shoes
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    • blast

      US /blæst/

      UK /blɑ:st/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attack someone with words
      • To destroy something with explosives
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Destructive wave of air from an explosion
      • Strong current of wind
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    • brutal

      US /ˈbrutl/

      UK /'bru:tl/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely violent or mean
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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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    • chaos

      US /ˈkeˌɑs/

      UK /'keɪɒs/

      • Noun (plural)
      • State of utter confusion or disorder
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Complete disorder and confusion.
      • Behavior so unpredictable as to appear random, owing to great sensitivity to small changes in conditions.
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    • courage

      US /ˈkɚrɪdʒ, ˈkʌr-/

      UK /'kʌrɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being able to face danger without fear
      • The quality of being brave enough to do what is right or necessary, even when it is difficult or dangerous
      • Transitive Verb
      • To encourage or embolden someone.
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    • cut through

      US /kʌt θru/

      UK /kʌt θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
      • To overcome resistance or opposition effectively.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a path or opening by cutting.
      • To deeply affect someone's emotions or defenses.
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • desperate

      US /ˈdɛspərɪt/

      UK /ˈdespərət/

      • Adjective
      • Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
      • State of urgently wanting to go to the toilet
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    • destroy

      US /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

      UK /dɪ'strɔɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To damage so badly that something no longer exists
      • To defeat someone or something easily
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    • destruction

      US /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/

      UK /dɪ'strʌkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
      • The state of being destroyed or ruined.
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    • divide

      US /dɪˈvaɪd/

      UK /dɪ'vaɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
      • To separate something into equal pieces
      • Noun
      • A separation or distinction.
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    • downright

      US /ˈdaʊnˌraɪt/

      UK /ˈdaʊnraɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Absolute; absolutely
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    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
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    • explosion

      US /ɪkˈsploʒən/

      UK /ɪkˈspləʊʒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Loud and sudden expression of emotion
      • Sudden increase of something
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    • flash

      US /flæʃ/

      UK /flæʃ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear suddenly and briefly
      • To shine brightly very suddenly and briefly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sudden and brief appearance of something
      • Light used by a camera to brighten the area
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    • for the world

      US /fɚ ðə wɝld/

      UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize something would never happen.
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    • gen

      US /dʒen/

      UK /dʒen/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (UK old-fashioned, informal) Information about a particular subject
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

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

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

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

      US /ɡʌt/

      UK /ɡʌt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
      • To remove the internal parts of an animal or fish
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Stomach and internal organs of digestion
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    • haunt

      US /hɔnt, hɑnt/

      UK /hɔ:nt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
      • (Of ghosts, etc.) to stay in a place after death
      • Noun
      • Place that a person repeatedly goes to or visits
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hilarious

      US /hɪˈlɛriəs, -ˈlær-, haɪ-/

      UK /hɪˈleəriəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely amusing; very funny
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    • horrify

      US /ˈhɔ:rɪfaɪ/

      UK /ˈhɒrɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel horror or shock
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    • horror

      US /ˈhɔrɚ, ˈhɑr-/

      UK /ˈhɒrə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
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    • humanity

      US /hjuˈmænɪti/

      UK /hju:ˈmænəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
      • Compassionate behavior, especially towards those suffering.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • All human beings collectively; the human race.
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    • in hand

      US /ɪn hænd/

      UK /in hænd/

      • Phrase
      • In one's possession or control.
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    • in ruins

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
      • Having suffered a catastrophic setback or failure.
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    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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    • intense

      US /ɪnˈtɛns/

      UK /ɪn'tens/

      • Adjective
      • Very strong, great or extreme in degree
      • Experiencing or showing great force or strength; extreme.
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    • left and right

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In both the left and right directions.
      • Everywhere; in all directions.
      • Noun
      • Referring to both liberal and conservative political viewpoints.
      • Two opposing options or directions.
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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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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
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    • mission

      US /ˈmɪʃən/

      UK /'mɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A task or role someone is given to do
      • Special assignment given to a person or group
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
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    • new level

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
      • A different or more advanced degree of expertise or understanding.
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    • nightmare

      US /ˈnaɪtˌmɛr/

      UK /ˈnaɪtmeə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Frightening, difficult or displeasing experience
      • Frightening or upsetting dream while sleeping
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
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    • out of control

      US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/

      UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Impossible to manage or control.
      • Not able to be directed or steered.
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    • out of the way

      US /aʊt ʌv ði we/

      UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/

      • Adjective
      • Remote; isolated.
      • No longer obstructing or hindering.
      • Phrase
      • Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
      • Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
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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
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    • proud

      US /praʊd/

      UK /praʊd/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; worthy of making one pleased
      • Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
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    • pull the plug

      US /pʊl ðə plʌg/

      UK /pʊl ðə plʌg/

      • other
      • To stop or end an activity or project.
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    • reach

      US /ritʃ/

      UK /ri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
      • To be long enough to get to a certain place
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or control someone has over something
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    • remain

      US /rɪˈmen/

      UK /rɪˈmeɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be left behind; to continue to exist
      • To stay in a place when other people have gone
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    • sacrifice

      US /ˈsækrəˌfaɪs/

      UK /'sækrɪfaɪs/

      • Noun
      • Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
      • Person/animal killed to please a god
      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill an animal or human to please a god
      • To give up your life for others, for a cause etc.
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    • say it all

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
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    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
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    • sequence

      US /ˈsikwəns, -ˌkwɛns/

      UK /'si:kwəns/

      • Noun
      • Part of a movie showing one part of the story
      • A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange things in an order they should happen
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    • shake off

      US /ʃek ɔf/

      UK /ʃeik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To free yourself of something, e.g. fear or a cold
      • To escape from someone who is following you.
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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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    • spiral out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decline or deteriorate rapidly and uncontrollably.
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    • start up

      US /stɑrt ʌp/

      UK /stɑ:t ʌp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A newly established business.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or initiate something.
      • To begin a new business or enterprise.
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    • survive

      US /sɚˈvaɪv/

      UK /sə'vaɪv/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue to live despite illness or trouble
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    • swear

      US /swɛr/

      UK /sweə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To say bad or impolite words to someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a serious promise to do something
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    • swear on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a solemn promise or oath, often invoking something sacred or important to emphasize sincerity.
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

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

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

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

      US /tə ɡɑd/

      UK /tə ɡɒd/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
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    • ultimate

      US /ˈʌltəmɪt/

      UK /ˈʌltɪmət/

      • Adjective
      • Basic; original; most significant
      • Being the greatest example of something
      • Noun
      • A non-contact team sport played with a flying disc.
      • The best achievable or imaginable of its kind.
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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.
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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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