Vocabulary

  • keep it together: To remain calm and in control of your emotions, especially in a difficult situation.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in living color: In full, bright, natural colors; vividly.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • burst out: To suddenly express an emotion or sound.
  • crack up: To suddenly burst out laughing
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
  • within reason: Within acceptable or sensible limits; not exceeding what is fair or appropriate.
  • over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
  • behind the wheel: In control of a vehicle; driving.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • closer than: Nearer in distance compared to something else.
  • break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
  • spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
  • hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
  • at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • set with: To be decorated or adorned with something.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • such as: For example; like
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • in unison: Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • off guard: In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
  • set off: To start a journey
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • go in for: To enter a competition
  • spit it out: To say something quickly, especially when reluctant to do so.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • in session: Actively meeting or conducting business.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
  • hilarious: Extremely amusing; very funny
  • positive: Showing agreement or support for something
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • spontaneous: Happening on its own, without anyone helping it
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • dumb: Senseless; stupid
  • instant: (Food) requiring very little preparation
  • annoying: To make someone angry
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • cast: People who appear in a play or movie
  • reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
  • burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • fellow: Man or a boy
  • eternal: Endless; constant; never ending
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • role: Character played by an actor
  • comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
  • eccentric: Out of the ordinary; acting unusually or oddly
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • lick: To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • facial: Treatment to improve condition of the skin of face
  • screen: To hide or block something from being seen
  • display: (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
  • sway: Power or influence to control a person or group
  • shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
  • unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
  • prosthetic: Artificial
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • bulb: A round electronic device that produces light
  • nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
  • delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
  • light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
  • cable: To transmit a message over a wire
  • vampire: Bloodsucking dead person who bites neck of victim
  • unfortunate: Having bad luck; bringing a bad result
  • ace: Highest value card in a game of cards
  • show: To be easily seen or displayed
  • hedgehog: Small mammal making a spiky ball if threatened
  • goose: Large water bird related to a duck
  • robotic: Concerning mechanical robots
  • almighty: Having complete power
  • spotless: Completely clean; immaculate
  • unscripted: Not using a script; unrehearsed
  • sonic: Concerning sound, its waves, and speed
  • garland: Crown made from flowers and leaves worn on head
  • watt: Standard unit used to measure electrical power
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    • ace

      US /es/

      UK /eɪs/

      • Countable Noun
      • Highest value card in a game of cards
      • Best player
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To get a perfect score on a test; be successful
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    • almighty

      US /ɔlˈmaɪti/

      UK /ɔ:lˈmaɪti/

      • Adjective
      • Having complete power
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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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    • annoying

      US /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

      UK /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone angry
      • Adjective
      • A little angry; upset
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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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    • at times

      US /æt taɪmz/

      UK /æt taɪmz/

      • Phrase
      • Sometimes; occasionally.
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    • behind the wheel

      US /bɪˈhaɪnd ði hwil/

      UK /biˈhaind ðə hwi:l/

      • Phrase
      • In control of a vehicle; driving.
      • Idiom
      • In a position of control or responsibility.
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    • break into

      US /brek ˈɪntu/

      UK /breik ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
      • To get into a new field of work
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    • bulb

      US /bʌlb/

      UK /bʌlb/

      • Noun
      • A round electronic device that produces light
      • Onion-shaped part from which a plant grows
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    • burst

      US /bɚst/

      UK /bɜ:st/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
      • To break apart/open in a sudden and violent way
      • Noun
      • Brief time period when something happens and ends
      • A sudden outbreak or display of something.
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    • burst out

      US /bɚst aʊt/

      UK /bə:st aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly express an emotion or sound.
      • To leave a place suddenly and energetically.
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    • cable

      US /ˈkebəl/

      UK /ˈkeɪbl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To transmit a message over a wire
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Message sent by wireless telegraphy
      • Satellite TV distributed by cables
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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
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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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    • closer than

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Nearer in distance compared to something else.
      • Having a stronger emotional bond compared to someone else.
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • comedy

      US /ˈkɑmɪdi/

      UK /'kɒmədɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
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    • crack up

      US /kræk ʌp/

      UK /kræk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly burst out laughing
      • To have a mental or physical breakdown
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    • delicious

      US /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      UK /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
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    • display

      US /dɪˈsple/

      UK /dɪˈspleɪ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
      • To show, e.g. your feelings, thoughts; demonstrate
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Arrangement of objects so people can see or buy
      • A device for showing information visually, such as a screen.
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    • dumb

      US /dʌm/

      UK /dʌm/

      • Adjective
      • Senseless; stupid
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    • eccentric

      US /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk, ɛk-/

      UK /ɪkˈsentrɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Out of the ordinary; acting unusually or oddly
      • Noun
      • Person who acts unusually or bizarrely
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    • eternal

      US /ɪˈtɚnəl/

      UK /ɪ'tɜ:nl/

      • Adjective
      • Endless; constant; never ending
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    • facial

      US /ˈfeʃəl/

      UK /'feɪʃl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Treatment to improve condition of the skin of face
      • Adjective
      • Concerning or on the face
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    • fellow

      US /ˈfɛlo/

      UK /'feləʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Man or a boy
      • Student paid to study and teach after college
      • Adjective
      • Being of the same kind
      • Sharing a particular activity, situation, or characteristic.
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    • fight back

      US /faɪt bæk/

      UK /fait bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make your point more strongly against opponent
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • garland

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Crown made from flowers and leaves worn on head
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    • go in for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a competition
      • To make a habit of; like doing
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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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    • goose

      US /ɡus/

      UK /gu:s/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large water bird related to a duck
      • Someone you think is silly or foolish
      • Transitive Verb
      • To touch someone on their bottom
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    • hedgehog

      US /ˈhɛdʒˌhɔɡ, -ˌhɑɡ/

      UK /ˈhedʒhɒg/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small mammal making a spiky ball if threatened
      B2
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    • hilarious

      US /hɪˈlɛriəs, -ˈlær-, haɪ-/

      UK /hɪˈleəriəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely amusing; very funny
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    • hold in

      US /hold ɪn/

      UK /həuld in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hide your emotions and not let them show
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in living color

      US /ɪn ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈkʌlər/

      UK /in ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈkʌlə/

      • other
      • In full, bright, natural colors; vividly.
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    • in on

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in session

      US /ɪn ˈsɛʃən/

      UK /in ˈseʃən/

      • Adjective
      • Actively meeting or conducting business.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in unison

      US /ɪn ˈjunɪsən/

      UK /in ˈju:nɪsən/

      • Adverb
      • Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
      • Adjective
      • Performing the same notes or movements at the same time.
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    • instant

      US /ˈɪnstənt/

      UK /ˈɪnstənt/

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

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • To remain calm and in control of your emotions, especially in a difficult situation.
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    • lick

      US /lɪk/

      UK /lɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
      • To defeat (someone) easily.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (of flames) to flicker over or around (something).
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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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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    • off guard

      US /ɔf ɡɑrd/

      UK /ɔf ɡɑ:d/

      • Adjective
      • In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
      • Unprepared for something; surprised.
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • over the top

      US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/

      • Adjective
      • More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
      • So extreme that it is offensive.
      • Adverb
      • To an excessive degree; excessively.
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    • positive

      US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Showing agreement or support for something
      • Being sure about something; knowing the truth
      • Noun
      • A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
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    • pretend

      US /prɪˈtɛnd/

      UK /prɪ'tend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To act as if something is true when it is not
      • Adjective
      • Not real; imaginary.
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    • reaction

      US /riˈækʃən/

      UK /rɪ'ækʃn/

      • Noun
      • Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
      • Feeling or action in response to something
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    • robotic

      US /roʊˈbɑ:tɪk/

      UK /rəʊˈbɒtɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning mechanical robots
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    • role

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Noun
      • Character played by an actor
      • Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
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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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    • screen

      US /skrin/

      UK /skri:n/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide or block something from being seen
      • To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
      • Noun
      • Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
      • Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
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    • set off

      US /sɛt ɔf/

      UK /set ɒf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start a journey
      • To cause something to explode or start working.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to explode.
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    • set with

      US /sɛt wɪð/

      UK /set wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be decorated or adorned with something.
      • To be covered or filled with something.
      • Adjective
      • Having a strong and resolute intention or purpose.
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    • shot

      US /ʃɑt/

      UK /ʃɒt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kick or throw a ball at a goal
      • To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
      • Countable Noun
      • An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
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    • show in

      US /ʃo ɪn/

      UK /ʃəu ɪn/

      • other
      • To lead someone into a room or building.
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    • sonic

      US /ˈsɑ:nɪk/

      UK /ˈsɒnɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning sound, its waves, and speed
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    • spit it out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say something quickly, especially when reluctant to do so.
      • To reveal information or a secret, often unwillingly.
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    • spontaneous

      US /spɑnˈteniəs/

      UK /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

      • Adjective
      • Happening on its own, without anyone helping it
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    • spot on

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
      • Adverb
      • Exactly at the expected or scheduled time.
      • Perfect; excellent.
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    • spotless

      US /ˈspɑ:tləs/

      UK /ˈspɒtləs/

      • Adjective
      • Completely clean; immaculate
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • sway

      US /swe/

      UK /sweɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or influence to control a person or group
      • Action of moving slowly from side to side
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change your opinion or position often
      • To influence a person's thoughts/opinion; persuade
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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.
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    • unfortunate

      US /ʌnˈfɔrtʃənɪt/

      UK /ʌnˈfɔ:tʃənət/

      • Adjective
      • Having bad luck; bringing a bad result
      • Regrettable or undesirable.
      • Noun
      • A person who experiences bad luck or misfortune.
      • An unfortunate event or situation.
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    • unscripted

      US /ʌnˈskrɪptɪd/

      UK /ʌnˈskrɪptɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Not using a script; unrehearsed
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    • unusual

      US /ʌnˈjuʒuəl/

      UK /ʌnˈju:ʒuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
      • Remarkable or interesting because different from or better than others.
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    • vampire

      US /ˈvæmˌpaɪr/

      UK /ˈvæmpaɪə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Bloodsucking dead person who bites neck of victim
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    • watch out

      US /wɑtʃ aʊt/

      UK /wɔtʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be careful; to be alert to danger
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    • watt

      US /wɑt/

      UK /wɒt/

      • Noun
      • Standard unit used to measure electrical power
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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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    • within reason

      US /wɪðˈɪn ˈrizən/

      UK /wiˈðin ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • Within acceptable or sensible limits; not exceeding what is fair or appropriate.
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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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    林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/04
    Get ready to laugh out loud as we dive into the hilarious moments when Jim Carrey's incredible comedic genius made his co-stars crack up on set! You'll pick up on natural, situational dialogue and simple sentence structures used in real movie scenes, perfect for improving your conversational English.

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