Vocabulary

  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
  • left open: Not closed, ajar.
  • suck in: To inhale or draw something into the mouth or lungs.
  • the more the merrier: More people involved makes something more enjoyable.
  • have to: Must do
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • in the hand: Physically held or grasped in one's hand.
  • owing to: Due to
  • in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • join in
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • by extension: Using a word or phrase in a wider context than is usual, typically to include situations that are similar to the one that the word or phrase was originally used for.
  • run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • coping mechanism: A psychological strategy used to manage stress or emotional distress.
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
  • illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
  • eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
  • debate: General public discussion of a topic
  • panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
  • specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
  • substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
  • exotic: Being very different or unusual
  • conduct: Your behavior
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • resist: To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
  • inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
  • physically: In a manner related to the body
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • seemingly: Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
  • result: Something produced through tests or experiments
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • blow: To move something using air
  • permanently: For a long time; always
  • emphasis: Special attention, importance, or force
  • accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
  • visual: Of or relating to vision
  • equation: Mathematical statement showing things to be equal
  • major: High-ranking officer in the army
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • chamber: Enclosed space that contains something
  • object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
  • ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
  • grossly: In a disgusting manner or with bad taste
  • ambiguous: Able to be understood in more than one way
  • destruction: Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
  • journalist: Writer of news reports for newspapers etc.
  • allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
  • prematurely: Before the end of the natural or desired time
  • argue: To fight or disagree over something
  • dimension: Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • land: Region or country
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • descend: To go down; to move from a higher to a lower place
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • espionage: Act of spying
  • fuse: Device connected to and making a bomb explode
  • infuse: To soak tea, etc. in hot water, oil etc.
  • season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
  • quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
  • rift: Opening made by splitting; a major disagreement
  • finale: Last part of a musical piece or performance
  • abyss: Very deep hole, as in the ground; bottomless pit
  • psychic: Concerning the mind and its workings
  • briefcase: Flat case used for carrying papers and documents
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • hopper: Mix of things to be considered or done
  • holly: Tree with red berries, associated with Christmas
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    • abyss

      US /əˈbɪs/

      UK /əˈbɪs/

      • Noun
      • Very deep hole, as in the ground; bottomless pit
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    • ambiguous

      US /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/

      UK /æmˈbɪgjuəs/

      • Adjective
      • Able to be understood in more than one way
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    • as a result of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
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    • blow

      US /blo/

      UK /bləʊ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something using air
      • To make air come quickly out of your mouth
      • Noun
      • Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
      • Act of making air come out of your mouth
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    • briefcase

      US /ˈbrifˌkes/

      UK /ˈbri:fkeɪs/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flat case used for carrying papers and documents
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    • by extension

      US /baɪ ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

      UK /bai iksˈtenʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Using a word or phrase in a wider context than is usual, typically to include situations that are similar to the one that the word or phrase was originally used for.
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    • chamber

      US /ˈtʃembɚ/

      UK /'tʃeɪmbə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Enclosed space that contains something
      • Large room that is used for official meetings
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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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    • conduct

      US / kənˈdʌkt/

      UK /kənˈdʌkt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Your behavior
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To behave in a certain way; e.g. at a party
      • To let electricity or heat travel through
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    • coping mechanism

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A psychological strategy used to manage stress or emotional distress.
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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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    • descend

      US /dɪˈsɛnd/

      UK /dɪˈsend/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To go down; to move from a higher to a lower place
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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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    • dimension

      US /dɪˈmɛnʃən, daɪ-/

      UK /daɪˈmenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
      • Measurement in space, e.g. length or diameter
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    • eliminate

      US /ɪˈlɪməˌnet/

      UK /ɪ'lɪmɪneɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To completely remove; to get rid of
      • To remove from a contest by beating them
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    • emphasis

      US /ˈɛmfəsɪs/

      UK /ˈemfəsɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Special attention, importance, or force
      • Stress placed on part of a word or phrase
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    • ensure

      US /ɛnˈʃʊr/

      UK /ɪn'ʃʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something sure, certain, or safe
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    • equation

      US /ɪˈkweʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ɪˈkweɪʒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mathematical statement showing things to be equal
      • Complex set of different facts, ideas or issues
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    • espionage

      US /ˈɛspiəˌnɑʒ, -nɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈespiənɑ:ʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of spying
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    • eventually

      US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

      UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/

      • Adverb
      • After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
      • At some later time; in the future
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • exotic

      US /ɪɡ'zɑ:tɪk/

      UK /ɪɡ'zɒtɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Being very different or unusual
      • Strange because from a different area of the world
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    • fill in

      US /fɪl ɪn/

      UK /fil in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put earth in e.g. a hole
      • To explain the context so that someone understands
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To write or type information in a blank space.
      • To temporarily do someone else's job.
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    • finale

      US /fɪˈnæli/

      UK /fɪˈnɑ:li/

      • Noun
      • Last part of a musical piece or performance
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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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    • fuse

      US /fjuz/

      UK /fju:z/

      • Noun
      • Device connected to and making a bomb explode
      • Electrical safety device
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • (Metal) to become one through heat contact
      • To become combined; unite.
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
      • Verb Phrase
      • to surrender an item; hand over an item
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    • grossly

      US /ˈgroʊsli/

      UK /ˈgrəʊsli/

      • Adverb
      • In a disgusting manner or with bad taste
      • Extremely; obviously.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • holly

      US /ˈhɑli/

      UK /ˈhɔli:/

      • Noun
      • Tree with red berries, associated with Christmas
      B2
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    • hopper

      US /ˈhɑpɚ/

      UK /'hɒpə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Mix of things to be considered or done
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    • illusion

      US /ɪˈluʒən/

      UK /ɪ'lu:ʒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Idea, image or impression that is not correct
      • Something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in peace

      US /ɪn pis/

      UK /in pi:s/

      • Phrase
      • In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
      • In a state of non-war, without armed conflict.
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    • in the hand

      US /ɪn ðə ˈhænd/

      UK /in ðə ˈhænd/

      • Preposition
      • Physically held or grasped in one's hand.
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    • in the making

      US /ɪn ði ˈmekɪŋ/

      UK /in ðə ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
      • Idiom
      • Likely to happen or become a particular thing in the future, especially something bad.
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    • infuse

      US /ɪnˈfjooz/

      UK /ɪnˈfju:z/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To soak tea, etc. in hot water, oil etc.
      • To cause to fill up with a feeling or quality
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    • inspire

      US /ɪnˈspaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone an idea to do or make something
      • To make someone feel a certain emotion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe in
      • To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
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    • join in

      US /dʒɔɪn ɪn/

      UK /dʒɔin in/

      • Phrasal Verb
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    • journalist

      US /ˈdʒɚnəlɪst/

      UK /ˈdʒɜ:nəlɪst/

      • Noun
      • Writer of news reports for newspapers etc.
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    • left open

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not closed, ajar.
      • Available; not yet filled or decided.
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    • major

      US /ˈmedʒɚ/

      UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • High-ranking officer in the army
      • Main subject you study at university
      • Adjective
      • Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
      • Important, serious, or large in scope, size
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

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

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
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    • object

      US /ˈɑbdʒɪkt/

      UK /'ɒbdʒɪkt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
      • Goal or purpose of a particular plan or activity
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To disagree; to protest against an idea or plan
      • To state one's reason for disagreement
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    • owing to

      US /ˈoɪŋ tu/

      UK /ˈəuiŋ tu:/

      • Adverb
      • Due to
      • Preposition
      • Because of; due to.
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    • panic

      US /ˈpænɪk/

      UK /'pænɪk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel sudden anxiety and fear and cannot think
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    • permanently

      US /ˈpəmənəntlɪ/

      UK /'pɜ:mənəntlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • For a long time; always
      • In a way that is firmly or securely fixed in place.
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    • physically

      US /ˈfɪzɪkəlɪ/

      UK /'fɪzɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner related to the body
      • Concerning reality or the laws of nature
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    • prematurely

      US /ˌpriməˈtjʊrlɪ/

      UK /'premətʃə(r)lɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Before the end of the natural or desired time
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    • psychic

      US /ˈsaɪkɪk/

      UK /ˈsaɪkɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the mind and its workings
      • One said to have extraordinary mental powers
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    • resist

      US /rɪˈzɪst/

      UK /rɪ'zɪst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
      • To fight or prevent something from happening
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    • result

      US /rɪˈzʌlt/

      UK /rɪ'zʌlt/

      • Noun
      • Something produced through tests or experiments
      • Final score of a competition, election or game
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be the outcome of other causes and effects
      • To happen or exist as a consequence of something.
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    • rift

      US /rɪft/

      UK /rɪft/

      • Noun
      • Opening made by splitting; a major disagreement
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    • run through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pierce with a sharp pointed object
      • To practice or rehearse quickly, e.g. for a play
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    • seemingly

      US /ˈsiːmɪŋli/

      UK /ˈsi:mɪŋli/

      • Adverb
      • Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
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    • specifically

      US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • As regards a particular thing; closely related to
      • In a definite and clear manner.
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    • substance

      US /ˈsʌbstəns/

      UK /'sʌbstəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Essence of; most basic or central qualities
      • Particular type of material
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    • suck in

      US /sʌk ɪn/

      UK /sʌk in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To inhale or draw something into the mouth or lungs.
      • To deceive or trick someone into doing something.
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
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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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    • the more the merrier

      US /ðə mɔr ðə ˈmɛriɚ/

      UK /ðə mɔ: ðə ˈmeriə/

      • other
      • More people involved makes something more enjoyable.
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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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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • trick

      US /trɪk/

      UK /trɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fool someone in order to obtain a result
      • To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of trying to fool someone
      • Quick or skillful way of doing something
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    • visual

      US /ˈvɪʒuəl/

      UK /'vɪʒʊəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of or relating to vision
      • Noun
      • Pictures/images used to help audience understand
      • A picture, map, piece of film, or other visual representation.
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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.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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