Vocabulary

  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • dead or alive: Regardless of whether someone is living or dead; in any condition.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • smash hit: A very successful song, film, play, etc.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • the big time: Famous or important position especially in career or entertainment.
  • hit the big time: To achieve great success or fame, especially suddenly.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
  • in reference to: Relating to; with regard to
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • feeling blue: To feel sad or depressed.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • sing along: To join in singing with someone or something.
  • of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
  • home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
  • in unison: Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • staple: Main food of a particular community
  • nostalgia: Sad, but positive feeling about memories/the past
  • track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
  • feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
  • arguably: Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
  • appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
  • notorious: Being famous or publicly known for something bad
  • huge: Very very large
  • define: To explain the meaning of words
  • folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
  • release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
  • grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
  • spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
  • evoke: To bring forth a certain feeling or memory
  • memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • broccoli: Vegetable with thick branches and green flowers
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
  • vanilla: Having the taste of vanilla
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • quintessential: Being a model example of a specific thing
  • popularity: State of being liked or supported by many people
  • hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
  • fill: To make something full
  • success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
  • daily: Happening every day
  • alive: Living; not dead
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • rotation: Regular change of the crops grown in a field
  • avenue
  • chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
  • galaxy: A group of stars and planets in space
  • rowdy: Being rough or noisy
  • classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
  • undoubtedly: With certainty; without question; for sure
  • cover: To record a different version of another song
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • perfectly: In a faultless manner; without mistakes
  • outta: Slang written form of ‘Out of’
  • resurgence: A rise again as to new life and vigor
  • clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • dead: Not alive
  • soundtrack: The songs connected to a movie
  • unavoidable: That cannot prevent from happening
  • unison: Same pitch in two or more musical tones or voices
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • uplift: To make someone feel happier or more hopeful
  • midnight: 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
  • infamy: State of extreme dishonor
  • cherry: Small, round fruit with a red or black skin
  • suede: Leather with a soft brushed surface
  • indie: Short for 'independent' (movies, studios)
  • eagle: Very large, strong bird that hunts small animals
  • synthesizer: Electronic musical instrument that copies sounds
  • reggae: Type of popular Caribbean music
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    • alive

      US /əˈlaɪv/

      UK /ə'laɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Living; not dead
      • Active; energetic; full of life.
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    • appeal

      US /əˈpil/

      UK /ə'pi:l/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attract interest, attention, or desire
      • To request a judge or others to change a decision
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    • arguably

      US /ˈɑːrɡjuəbli/

      UK /ˈɑ:gjuəbli/

      • Adverb
      • Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • as one

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
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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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    • avenue

      US /ˈævəˌnu, -ˌnju/

      UK /'ævənju:/

      • Noun
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Wide street
      • Way to approach something or some issue
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • broccoli

      US /ˈbrɑkəli/

      UK /'brɒkəlɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Vegetable with thick branches and green flowers
      • The plant that produces broccoli.
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    • by no means

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Certainly not; in no way.
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    • chart

      US /tʃɑ:rt/

      UK /tʃɑ:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Drawing showing information in a clear way
      • Map of the sea or stars
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a plan for future action
      • To make a map of
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    • cherry

      US /ˈtʃɛri/

      UK /ˈtʃeri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small, round fruit with a red or black skin
      • A tree that produces cherries.
      • Adjective
      • Bright red color
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    • classic

      US / ˈklæsɪk/

      UK /'klæsɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having a simple, basic design or style
      • (Of song, etc.) popular and famous for a long time
      • Noun
      • Something popular or famous for a long time
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    • crack

      US /kræk/

      UK /kræk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
      • Unexpected and hard hit to the body
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attempt to achieve a goal or objective
      • To hit someone or something hard and unexpectedly
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    • dead or alive

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Regardless of whether someone is living or dead; in any condition.
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    • define

      US /dɪˈfaɪn/

      UK /dɪ'faɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To explain the meaning of words
      • To set or mark the limits of something
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    • eagle

      US /ˈiɡəl/

      UK /ˈi:gl/

      • Noun
      • Very large, strong bird that hunts small animals
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    • evoke

      US /ɪˈvok/

      UK /ɪ'vəʊk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring forth a certain feeling or memory
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    • feature

      US /ˈfitʃɚ/

      UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special report in a magazine or paper
      • Distinctive or important point of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To highlight or give special importance to
      • To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
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    • feeling blue

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel sad or depressed.
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    • folk

      US /fok/

      UK /fəʊk/

      • Adjective
      • (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ordinary common people
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    • galaxy

      US /ˈɡæləksi/

      UK /'ɡæləksɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of stars and planets in space
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

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

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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    • grant

      US /ɡrænt/

      UK /ɡrɑ:nt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
      • To give or let someone do what they want
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Money given for education or research
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    • hit the big time

      US /hɪt ðə bɪɡ taɪm/

      UK /hɪt ðə bɪɡ taɪm/

      • other
      • To achieve great success or fame, especially suddenly.
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    • home in

      US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/

      UK /ˈhəum ɪn/

      • other
      • Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
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    • hook

      US /hʊk/

      UK /hʊk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
      • The start of a story which catches your interest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a bent or curved shape
      • To catch your interest completely
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
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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 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 reference to

      US /ɪn ˈrɛfərəns tu/

      UK /in ˈrefrəns tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Relating to; with regard to
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    • in the streets

      US /ɪn ðə strits/

      UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
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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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    • indie

      US /ˈɪndi/

      UK /ˈɪndi/

      • Adjective
      • Short for 'independent' (movies, studios)
      • Noun
      • Short for 'independent' (movies, studios)
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    • infamy

      US /ˈɪnfəmi/

      UK /ˈɪnfəmi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of extreme dishonor
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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    • long list

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
      • A list that is excessively long and therefore boring or difficult to manage.
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    • memorable

      US /ˈmɛmərəbəl/

      UK /ˈmemərəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
      • Worth remembering; notable
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    • midnight

      US /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/

      UK /ˈmɪdnaɪt/

      • Noun
      • 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
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    • nostalgia

      US /nəˈstældʒə/

      UK /nɒˈstældʒə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sad, but positive feeling about memories/the past
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

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

      US /noʊ'tɔ:rɪrs/

      UK /nəʊ'tɔ:rɪəs/

      • Adjective
      • Being famous or publicly known for something bad
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
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    • of the century

      US /ʌv ðə ˈsɛnʧəri/

      UK /əv ðə ˈsenʧəri/

      • other
      • The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
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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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    • original

      US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/

      UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/

      • Adjective
      • Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
      • Being unique or thinking differently from others
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
      • A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
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    • outta

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Slang written form of ‘Out of’
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    • perfectly

      US /ˈpəfɪktli/

      UK /ˈpɜ:fɪktli/

      • Adverb
      • In a faultless manner; without mistakes
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    • pop

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
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    • popularity

      US /ˌpɑ:pjuˈlærəti/

      UK /ˌpɒpjuˈlærəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being liked or supported by many people
      • The extent to which something is widespread or commonly liked.
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    • quintessential

      US /ˌkwɪntəˈsɛnʃəl/

      UK /ˌkwɪntɪ'senʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Being a model example of a specific thing
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    • reggae

      US /ˈrɛɡe/

      UK /ˈregeɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Type of popular Caribbean music
      • A style of popular music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s, having a strong rhythm and often dealing with social and political issues.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to reggae music.
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    • release

      US /rɪ'li:s/

      UK /rɪ'li:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To free someone from a responsibility or burden
      • To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
      • Noun
      • Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
      • Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
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    • resurgence

      US /rɪˈsɜ:rdʒəns/

      UK /rɪˈsɜ:dʒəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A rise again as to new life and vigor
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
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    • rotation

      US /roʊˈteɪʃn/

      UK /rəʊˈteɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Regular change of the crops grown in a field
      • Group who take turns performing a certain task
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    • rowdy

      US /ˈraʊdi/

      UK /'raʊdɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Being rough or noisy
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    • sing along

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To join in singing with someone or something.
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    • smash hit

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A very successful song, film, play, etc.
      • Adjective
      • Extremely successful; very popular.
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    • soundtrack

      US /ˈsaʊndˌtræk/

      UK /'saʊndtræk/

      • Countable Noun
      • The songs connected to a movie
      • Musical recording for a movie
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    • spin

      US /spɪn/

      UK /spɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a ball rotate when throwing it
      • To move something in a rapid turning motion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
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    • staple

      US /ˈstepəl/

      UK /ˈsteɪpl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Main food of a particular community
      • A basic food that is eaten all the time
      • Transitive Verb
      • To pin together using a machine and bent wire
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    • success

      US /səkˈsɛs/

      UK /sək'ses/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
      • A successful person; one who achieved their aims
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    • suede

      US /swed/

      UK /sweɪd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Leather with a soft brushed surface
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
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    • synthesizer

      US /ˈsɪnθɪˌsaɪzɚ/

      UK /ˈsɪnθəsaɪzə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Electronic musical instrument that copies sounds
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    • take off

      US /tek ɔf/

      UK /teik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove, e.g. your clothes
      • To make arrangements to be absent from work
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove (an item of clothing).
      • To depart; to leave.
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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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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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • the big time

      US /ðə bɪg taɪm/

      UK /ðə bɪg taɪm/

      • other
      • Famous or important position especially in career or entertainment.
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    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
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    • track

      US /træk/

      UK /træk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use marks to follow a wild animal
      • To move a certain way/follow a particular course
      • Noun
      • A circular course for running
      • Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
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    • unavoidable

      US /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

      UK /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbl/

      • Adjective
      • That cannot prevent from happening
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    • undoubtedly

      US /ʌn'daʊtɪdlɪ/

      UK /ʌn'daʊtɪdlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With certainty; without question; for sure
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    • unison

      US /ˈjunɪsən, -zən/

      UK /ˈju:nɪsn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Same pitch in two or more musical tones or voices
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    • uplift

      US /ʌpˈlɪft/

      UK /'ʌplɪft/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone feel happier or more hopeful
      • To improve the social, economic, or moral condition of someone or something.
      • Noun
      • An upward movement of the earth's surface.
      • An improvement in someone's social, economic, or moral condition.
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    • vanilla

      US /vəˈnɪlə/

      UK /vəˈnɪlə/

      • Adjective
      • Having the taste of vanilla
      • Having no special or extra features; ordinary or standard.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Taste from seed of vanilla plant, as in ice cream
      • Any orchid of the genus Vanilla, characterized by fragrant flowers and long pod-like fruit.
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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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    Top 10 One Hit Wonders That Got Popular Again

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    林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/10
    Remember those songs that were HUGE for a minute and then vanished? This video dives into the fascinating world of 'one-hit wonders' that surprisingly found new life, from 'Ice Ice Baby' to 'Take On Me'! You'll get a fun dose of nostalgia while picking up cool cultural insights and simple sentence structures perfect for expanding your English.

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