Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • in terms of
  • lash out: To suddenly attempt to hit someone or something.
  • live off: To receive money from someone on which to live
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
  • under the influence: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
  • in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
  • fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
  • on the case: Actively investigating or working on a particular problem or situation.
  • set up
  • charged with: To be officially accused of something
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
  • store up: To accumulate or collect something for future use.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • latch on: To understand something, often after a period of confusion or delay.
  • ask for help: To request assistance or support.
  • in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
  • in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • dispose of: To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.
  • in places: In some locations but not others
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • as a consequence of: Because of; due to something that happened before.
  • gain access: To obtain the ability or right to enter or use something.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • have to: Must do
  • touch upon: Mention or discuss something briefly or indirectly.
  • by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
  • have a go: To attempt or try something.
  • vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
  • phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
  • access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
  • opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
  • debate: General public discussion of a topic
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
  • psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • evolutionary: Concerning gradual change over time
  • victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
  • abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
  • mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
  • rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
  • behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • typical: Normal; usual; expected
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
  • violence: Strong physical force of nature
  • diagnose: To determine the cause of an illness or problem
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • stalk: Thin part of a plant that allows it to stand
  • public: Owned by the government
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
  • interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
  • tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
  • cruelty: Intention to hurt others or be mean to them
  • offender: Person who breaks a law or other rule
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • fascinate: To attract or interest greatly
  • clinically: With respect to treating and observing patients
  • lash: Small hairs that grow above and below your eyes
  • incidence: The rate that something happens
  • serial: Story that is told is several parts on TV or radio
  • psychopath: Violent, mentally disturbed person
  • disrespect: Lack of respect
  • structural: Concerning or caused by structure
  • mutilation: Injury that causes disfigurement
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    • above all

      US /əˈbʌv ɔl/

      UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Most importantly; more than anything else.
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    • abuse

      US /əˈbjuz/

      UK /ə'bju:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
      • To use in an inappropriate or excessive way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Improper/dishonest/excessive use of something
      • Insulting someone, e.g. by swearing at them
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    • access

      US /ˈæksɛs/

      UK /'ækses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
      • The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be able to use or have permission to use
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    • answer to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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    • as a consequence of

      US /əz ə ˈkɑnsəkwəns ʌv/

      UK /əz ə ˈkɒnsikwəns əv/

      • other
      • Because of; due to something that happened before.
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    • as opposed to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
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    • as such

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
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    • ask for help

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To request assistance or support.
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • at the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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    • aware

      US /əˈwɛr/

      UK /əˈwɛə/

      • Adjective
      • Knowing or feeling that something exists
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    • behind bars

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In prison; imprisoned.
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    • by and large

      US /baɪ ənd lɑrdʒ/

      UK /bai ænd lɑ:dʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Generally; on the whole; mostly.
      • Taking everything into consideration; all things considered.
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    • charged with

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be officially accused of something
      • To entrust someone with a duty or responsibility
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    • clinically

      US /'klɪnɪklɪ/

      UK /'klɪnɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With respect to treating and observing patients
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    • commit

      US /kəˈmɪt/

      UK /kə'mɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To do something bad, usually a crime
      • To promise your permanent love or loyalty (to)
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    • cruelty

      US /ˈkruəlti/

      UK /ˈkru:əlti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Intention to hurt others or be mean to them
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    • debate

      US / dɪˈbet/

      UK /dɪ'beɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • General public discussion of a topic
      • A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider options before making a decision
      • To take part in a formal discussion
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    • diagnose

      US /ˌdaɪəgˈnoʊs/

      UK /ˈdaɪəgnəʊz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To determine the cause of an illness or problem
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    • dispose of

      US /dɪˈspoz ʌv/

      UK /disˈpəuz ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.
      • To deal with something quickly and effectively.
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    • disrespect

      US /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt/

      UK /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of respect
      • Transitive Verb
      • To show disregard or a lack of respect for someone
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    • engage in

      US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/

      UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or become involved in something.
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    • evolutionary

      US /ˌiːvəˈluːʃəneri/

      UK /ˌi:vəˈlu:ʃənri/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning gradual change over time
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    • fall for

      US /fɔl fɔr/

      UK /fɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be deceived or tricked by someone
      • To become in love with someone
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    • fascinate

      US /ˈfæsəˌnet/

      UK /'fæsɪneɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract or interest greatly
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    • fit in

      US /fɪt ɪn/

      UK /fit in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mix with others so you get on well with them
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    • gain access

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To obtain the ability or right to enter or use something.
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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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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    • have a go

      US /hæv e ɡo/

      UK /hæv ə ɡəu/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To attempt or try something.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in itself

      US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/

      UK /in itˈself/

      • Phrase
      • Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
      • Essentially; by its very nature.
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    • in line with

      US /ɪn laɪn wɪð/

      UK /in lain wið/

      • Phrase
      • In agreement with; conforming to.
      • In the same direction or alignment as.
      • Preposition
      • In agreement or conformity with.
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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 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 places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In some locations but not others
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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 terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • incidence

      US /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

      UK /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

      • Noun
      • The rate that something happens
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    • individual

      US /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/

      UK /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Single person, looked at separately from others
      • A single thing or item, especially when part of a set or group.
      • Adjective
      • Made for use by one single person
      • Having a distinct manner different from others
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    • involve

      US /ɪnˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪn'vɒlv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To have or be included as a part of something
      • To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
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    • lash

      US /læʃ/

      UK /læʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small hairs that grow above and below your eyes
      • A quick hit with a narrow stick or whip
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something violently or forcefully
      • To tie something in place tightly
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    • lash out

      US /læʃ aʊt/

      UK /læʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly attempt to hit someone or something.
      • To criticize someone angrily.
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    • latch on

      US /lætʃ ɑn/

      UK /lætʃ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand something, often after a period of confusion or delay.
      • To become very attached to someone.
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    • live off

      US /liv ɔf/

      UK /liv ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To receive money from someone on which to live
      • To eat only a particular type of food
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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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    • mention

      US /ˈmɛnʃən/

      UK /'menʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refer to or talk or write about something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of referring to or talking about something
      • A formal acknowledgement of something
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    • mutilation

      US /ˌmju:tɪ'leɪʃn/

      UK /ˌmju:tɪ'leɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Injury that causes disfigurement
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    • next door

      US /nɛkst dɔr/

      UK /nekst dɔ:/

      • Adverb
      • Living in the house next to the one mentioned
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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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    • offender

      US /əˈfɛndɚ/

      UK /ə'fendə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person who breaks a law or other rule
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    • on the case

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Actively investigating or working on a particular problem or situation.
      • Taking responsibility for and dealing with a task or issue.
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • opportunity

      US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
      • A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
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    • phenomenon

      US /fɪˈnɑməˌnɑn, -nən/

      UK /fə'nɒmɪnən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unusual event, fact that can be studied
      • Interesting or unusual person, group
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    • psychological

      US /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

      UK /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the study of the mind
      • Relating to or involving the use of propaganda, threats, or other psychological techniques to subdue an opponent.
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    • psychopath

      US /ˈsaɪkəˌpæθ/

      UK /ˈsaɪkəpæθ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Violent, mentally disturbed person
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    • rare

      US /rɛr/

      UK /reə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
      • Unusual or out of the ordinary; not common
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
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    • serial

      US /ˈsɪriəl/

      UK /ˈsɪəriəl/

      • Noun
      • Story that is told is several parts on TV or radio
      • Adjective
      • Arranged according to a particular system or order
      • Repeating the same actions in the same way
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    • set out

      US /sɛt aʊt/

      UK /set aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrange something in an orderly fashion
      • To give in detail in writing
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • specific

      US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Precise; particular; just about that thing
      • Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
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    • spot

      US /spɑt/

      UK /spɒt/

      • Noun
      • A certain place or area
      • A difficult time; awkward situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To see someone or something by chance
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    • stab

      US /stæb/

      UK /stæb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
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    • stalk

      US /stɔk/

      UK /stɔ:k/

      • Countable Noun
      • Thin part of a plant that allows it to stand
      • Transitive Verb
      • To secretly follow or watch a person/animal
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    • store up

      US /stɔr ʌp/

      UK /stɔ: ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accumulate or collect something for future use.
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    • structural

      US /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/

      UK /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or caused by structure
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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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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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • touch upon

      US /tʌtʃ əˈpɑn/

      UK /tʌtʃ əˈpɒn/

      • other
      • Mention or discuss something briefly or indirectly.
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    • tradition

      US /trəˈdɪʃən/

      UK /trəˈdɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An event, custom or way common to a people or race
      • Way of thinking or behaving used for a long time
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    • typical

      US /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

      UK /ˈtɪpɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Normal; usual; expected
      • Serving as a representative example of a particular type.
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    • under the influence

      US /ˈʌndɚ ði ˈɪnfluəns/

      UK /ˈʌndə ðə ˈinfluəns/

      • Adjective
      • Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
      • Phrase
      • Being affected or controlled by someone or something.
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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    • victim

      US /ˈvɪktɪm/

      UK /ˈvɪktɪm/

      • Noun
      • Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
      • Person feeling helpless in times of bad luck
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    • violence

      US /ˈvaɪələns/

      UK /ˈvaɪələns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong physical force of nature
      • Use of physical force to harm someone
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    • vulnerable

      US /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/

      UK /ˈvʌlnərəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being open to attack or damage
      • Being easily harmed, hurt, or wounded
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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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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
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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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    Are People Born Evil? Criminologist Answers Questions | Honesty Box

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    培 posted on 2026/01/06
    Ever wondered if people are born evil? Criminology Professor David Wilson tackles fascinating questions about psychopathy, serial killers, and the nature vs. nurture debate in this insightful 'Honesty Box' video. You'll pick up key vocabulary like 'propensity,' 'ameliorate,' and 'parasitical' while exploring the complex psychology behind criminal behavior.

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