Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • in reaction to: As a response to something.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • clamp down on: To take strict measures to control or limit something.
  • stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • good samaritan: A person who voluntarily offers help or sympathy to someone in trouble.
  • to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • deal out: To distribute something, especially playing cards or portions of something.
  • like hell: Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
  • take out: To apply for and get a license
  • of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
  • in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
  • stand together: To unite in support or defense as a group.
  • step out: To go outside for a short time
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in the closet: Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
  • go over there: To move or travel to a specific location.
  • emotionally charged: Filled with strong emotions; causing strong emotions.
  • walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
  • take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
  • cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in truth: In fact; actually; really
  • articulate: To express something clearly using language
  • vulnerability: Being weak and able to be easily hurt or damaged
  • intimacy: The sharing of private and personal things
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
  • bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
  • hierarchy: Group that manages and controls an organization
  • society: A group who meet to share values or interests
  • moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
  • vessel: Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
  • divine: Concerning or coming from God or a god
  • religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
  • value: Importance you attach to something
  • identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
  • labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • spiritual: Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
  • loyalty: Complete and sustained support for person, thing
  • agriculture: The science of farming
  • serve: To act in a particular position or office
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • explicitly: Clearly; specifically
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
  • masculine: Having the characteristics associated with males
  • imagination: Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • obedience: Doing what someone tells you to; compliance
  • resource: Something that can be used profitably; asset
  • worship: Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • internalize: To accept attitudes, behavior as part of yourself
  • erotic: Concerning sex; arousing sexual desire
  • stadium: Building with a sports field for watching games
  • feminine: Concerning or relating to females
  • loyal: Always showing support for; faithful
  • devotion: Strong love or attachment; a commitment to
  • deep: Complex and important
  • patriarchy: Social system where males are rulers
  • feminism: Belief that women and men have the same rights
  • sausage: Finely chopped and seasoned meat in a skin
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • human: A person; a man, woman or child
  • fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
  • queer: Offensive term for a gay person
  • masculinity: Trait of behaving in ways typical of men
  • heterosexual: Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex
  • pastor: Minister in charge of a Christian church or group
  • spicy: Hot and strongly flavored in taste
  • christianity: Beliefs, practices based on teachings of Jesus
  • nick: Person's name
  • upward: Toward some higher point or position
  • scripture: Holy books of a particular religion
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    • agriculture

      US /ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /ˈægrɪkʌltʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The science of farming
      • The study of farming and related sciences.
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    • articulate

      US /ɑ:rˈtɪkjuleɪt/

      UK /ɑ:ˈtɪkjuleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express something clearly using language
      • Adjective
      • Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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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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    • average

      US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/

      UK /'ævərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Total of numbers divided by the number of items
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add numbers then divide by the number of items
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    • bond

      US /bɑnd/

      UK /bɒnd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
      • Closeness that is shared between people or groups
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To develop a close relationship with
      • To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
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    • bring in

      US /brɪŋ ɪn/

      UK /briŋ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To earn a certain amount of money or profits
      • To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
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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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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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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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    • clamp down on

      US /klæmp daʊn ɑn/

      UK /klæmp daʊn ɒn/

      • other
      • To take strict measures to control or limit something.
      B2
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    • cling to

      US /klɪŋ tu/

      UK /kliŋ tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
      • To adhere strongly to a belief, idea, or principle, even when it may be difficult or unpopular.
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    • culture

      US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs and customs of a particular group
      • The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
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    • deal out

      US /dil aʊt/

      UK /di:l aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To distribute something, especially playing cards or portions of something.
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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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    • devotion

      US /dɪˈvoʃən/

      UK /dɪ'vəʊʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong love or attachment; a commitment to
      • Religious worship or observance.
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    • divine

      US /dɪˈvaɪn/

      UK /dɪ'vaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or coming from God or a god
      • Being very good or wonderful
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To predict through feeling and without reason
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    • emotional

      US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/

      UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
      • Relating to or characterized by emotion
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    • emotionally charged

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Filled with strong emotions; causing strong emotions.
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    • erotic

      US /ɪˈrɑtɪk/

      UK /ɪ'rɒtɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning sex; arousing sexual desire
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    • explicitly

      US /ɪk'splɪsɪtlɪ/

      UK /ɪk'splɪsɪtlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Clearly; specifically
      • Directly and unambiguously expressed or stated.
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    • feminine

      US /ˈfɛmənɪn/

      UK /ˈfemənɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or relating to females
      • Having qualities or appearance traditionally associated with women.
      • Noun
      • A woman or girl.
      • Qualities or characteristics considered typical of women.
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    • feminism

      US /ˈfɛməˌnɪzəm/

      UK /ˈfemənɪzəm/

      • Noun
      • Belief that women and men have the same rights
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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 over there

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move or travel to a specific location.
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    • good samaritan

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A person who voluntarily offers help or sympathy to someone in trouble.
      • A law that provides legal protection to people who give reasonable assistance to those who are, or who they believe to be, injured, ill, in peril, or otherwise incapacitated.
      • Adjective
      • Characterized by selfless and compassionate assistance to others, especially strangers in need.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • heterosexual

      US /ˌhɛtəroˈsɛkʃuəl/

      UK /ˌhetərəˈsekʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex
      • Noun
      • Person attracted to members of the opposite sex
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    • hierarchy

      US /ˈhaɪəˌrɑrki, ˈhaɪˌrɑr-/

      UK /'haɪərɑ:kɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group that manages and controls an organization
      • A system for organizing according to importance
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    • identity

      US /aɪˈdɛntɪti/

      UK /aɪ'dentətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Collection of qualities that makes a person
      • Who someone is; the name of a person
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    • imagination

      US /ɪˌmædʒəˈneʃən/

      UK /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
      • Something that you imagine; an idea that you have in your mind.
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    • in love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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    • in reaction to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As a response to something.
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    • in relation to

      US /ɪn rɪˈleʃən tu/

      UK /in riˈleiʃən tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
      • Compared with.
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    • in the closet

      US /ɪn ðə ˈklɑzət/

      UK /in ðə ˈklɒzət/

      • other
      • Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
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    • in the hands of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈhændz ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈhændz ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Under the control or responsibility of someone.
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • in truth

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In fact; actually; really
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    • internalize

      US /ɪnˈtɜ:rnəlaɪz/

      UK /ɪnˈtɜ:nəlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept attitudes, behavior as part of yourself
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    • intimacy

      US /ˈɪntəməsi/

      UK /'ɪntɪməsɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The sharing of private and personal things
      B2
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    • like hell

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
      • With great speed, force, or intensity.
      B2
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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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    • loyal

      US /ˈlɔɪəl/

      UK /ˈlɔɪəl/

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

      US /ˈlɔɪəlti/

      UK /ˈlɔɪəlti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Complete and sustained support for person, thing
      • Allegiance or devotion to a person, cause, or country.
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    • masculine

      US /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

      UK /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Having the characteristics associated with males
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    • masculinity

      US /ˌmæskjəˈlinɪti/

      UK /ˌmæskjuˈlɪnəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Trait of behaving in ways typical of men
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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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    • nick

      US /nɪk/

      UK /nɪk/

      • Noun
      • Person's name
      • Scratches caused by accidentally knocking
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a scratch in
      • To steal
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    • obedience

      US /oˈbidiəns/

      UK /ə'bi:dɪəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Doing what someone tells you to; compliance
      • Compliance with religious laws or doctrines.
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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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 value

      US /ʌv ˈvælju/

      UK /ɔv ˈvælju/

      • Adjective
      • Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
      • Providing a benefit or advantage.
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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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    • patriarchy

      US /ˈpeɪtriɑ:rki/

      UK /ˈpeɪtriɑ:ki/

      • Noun
      • Social system where males are rulers
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    • queer

      US /kwɪr/

      UK /kwɪə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Offensive term for a gay person
      • Adjective
      • (Offensive) being gay; homosexual
      • Odd or unusual; strange
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    • religion

      US /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

      UK /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Belief in God or gods that governs people's lives
      • A person's particular system of beliefs and worship.
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    • resource

      US /ˈriˌsɔrs, -ˌsors, -ˌzɔrs, -ˌzors, rɪˈsɔrs, -ˈsors,/

      UK /riˈsɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that can be used profitably; asset
      • An essential supply of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To obtain (e.g. oil, gas) from its source
      • To provide (a person or organization) with materials, money, staff, or other assets necessary for effective operation.
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    • sausage

      US /ˈsɔ:sɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈsɒsɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Finely chopped and seasoned meat in a skin
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    • scripture

      US /ˈskrɪptʃɚ/

      UK /ˈskrɪptʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Holy books of a particular religion
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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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    • serve

      US /sɚv/

      UK /sɜ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To act in a particular position or office
      • To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
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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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    • spicy

      US /ˈspaɪsi/

      UK /ˈspaɪsi/

      • Adjective
      • Hot and strongly flavored in taste
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    • spiritual

      US /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/

      UK /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
      • Noun
      • Religious song from the southern united states
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    • stadium

      US /ˈstediəm/

      UK /'steɪdɪəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Building with a sports field for watching games
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    • stand together

      US /stænd təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /stænd təˈɡeðə/

      • other
      • To unite in support or defense as a group.
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    • stand with

      US /stænd wɪð/

      UK /stænd wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support or defend someone or something.
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    • step out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go outside for a short time
      • To begin a romantic relationship with someone.
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    • take out

      US /tek aʊt/

      UK /teik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To apply for and get a license
      • To take someone on a date
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
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    • take over

      US /tek ˈovɚ/

      UK /teik ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To assume control or possession of something.
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    • to a man

      US /tə ə ˈmæn/

      UK /tə ə ˈmæn/

      • other
      • Every single person involved without exception.
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    • to God

      US /tə ɡɑd/

      UK /tə ɡɒd/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
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    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

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

      US /ˈʌpwərd/

      UK /ˈʌpwəd/

      • Adjective
      • Toward some higher point or position
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    • vessel

      US /ˈvɛsəl/

      UK /ˈvesl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
      • A ship or boat; something that carries things
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    • vulnerability

      US /ˌvʌlnərə'bɪlətɪ/

      UK /ˌvʌlnərə'bɪlətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Being weak and able to be easily hurt or damaged
      • A weakness or flaw that makes something susceptible to harm or damage.
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    • walk around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
      • To move about in order to inspect something.
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    • wisdom

      US /ˈwɪzdəm/

      UK /'wɪzdəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Knowledge gained from experience in life
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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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    • worship

      US /ˈwɚʃɪp/

      UK /'wɜ:ʃɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take part in a religious service
      • To show great respect towards a god or goddess
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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