Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • through the floor: To decrease or fall extremely quickly.
  • new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • back at you: An informal way to return a greeting or compliment.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • hand to mouth: Having only enough money to live on and nothing extra.
  • off the books: Not officially recorded, often to avoid legal or tax responsibilities.
  • regardless of
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • slide off: To move smoothly and unintentionally from a surface and fall or drop off.
  • start over: To begin again.
  • in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
  • settle up: To pay what you owe.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
  • beat to: To play or create music with a specific rhythm or tempo.
  • in truth: In fact; actually; really
  • in the scene: Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
  • street fight: A physical fight in a public street.
  • connected with: Related to; associated with.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • for a laugh: Done to amuse or entertain, not seriously.
  • falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
  • in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
  • in secret: Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
  • behind closed doors: In private; secretly or confidentially.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • on the ball: Alert, quick to understand and respond to things.
  • in spirit: Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
  • work out
  • of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
  • in short pants: As a young boy, especially wearing short pants.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
  • confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
  • represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
  • amount: Quantity of something
  • emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
  • chaotic: Utterly confused
  • obligation: Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
  • association: Organization of people with the same interest
  • settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
  • glamorous: Attractive in a sexy way; exciting; alluring
  • effect: An advantage, benefit
  • rival: Matching the quality, skill, et. of others
  • spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • occasional: Not happening often; irregular; rare
  • fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
  • talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • affair: Secret sexual relationship between two people
  • supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
  • secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • invention: Something new that is different from other things
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • assign: To give someone a particular job to do
  • detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
  • exhibition: Public event to display objects, art etc.
  • frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • sponge: Soft cleaning material able to absorb water
  • historical: Connected with the past
  • paddle: Long stick with a flat end used to move a boat
  • racket: Stringed bat used in tennis, badminton etc.
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • bathtub: Thing you take a bath in
  • championship: Sports competition to find the best player or team
  • salesman: Person whose job is to sell things
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    • affair

      US /əˈfɛr/

      UK /ə'feə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Secret sexual relationship between two people
      • Event or a set of events, often unpleasant ones
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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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    • assign

      US /əˈsaɪn/

      UK /ə'saɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone a particular job to do
      • To give someone credit or blame for something
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    • association

      US /əˌsoʊʃi'eɪʃn/

      UK /əˌsəʊʃɪ'eɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Organization of people with the same interest
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    • at odds

      US /æt ɑdz/

      UK /æt ɔdz/

      • Phrase
      • In a state of conflict or disagreement
      • Adjective
      • In a state of disagreement or conflict.
      • Inconsistent or incompatible.
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    • back at you

      US /bæk æt ju/

      UK /bæk æt ju/

      • other
      • An informal way to return a greeting or compliment.
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • bathtub

      US /bæθtʌb/

      UK /ˈbɑ:θtʌb/

      • Countable Noun
      • Thing you take a bath in
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    • beat

      US /bit/

      UK /bi:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move in regular motions in order to push blood
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
      • To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
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    • beat to

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To play or create music with a specific rhythm or tempo.
      • To defeat someone in a competition or race to achieve something.
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    • behind closed doors

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In private; secretly or confidentially.
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    • championship

      US /ˈtʃæmpiənˌʃɪp/

      UK /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sports competition to find the best player or team
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    • chaotic

      US /keɪˈɒtɪk/

      UK /keɪ'ɒtɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Utterly confused
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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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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

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

      US /kəmˈplit wɪð/

      UK /kəmˈpli:t wið/

      • Phrase
      • Having something as an extra part or feature.
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    • confidence

      US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/

      UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling that you can do well at something
      • Feeling you can trust someone
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    • connected with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Related to; associated with.
      • Involved with; having a relationship with.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • Was associated or linked to someone or something.
      • Felt understanding or empathy with someone or something.
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    • emotional

      US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/

      UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/

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

      US /ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/

      UK /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Public event to display objects, art etc.
      • A display or demonstration of a skill or quality.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of displaying a particular emotion or quality
      • The act of behaving in a way that is intended to attract attention.
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    • falling apart

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suffer a nervous breakdown
      • To break into pieces; stop functioning
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    • fame

      US /fem/

      UK /feɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
      • Widespread reputation, especially of a good kind.
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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 a laugh

      US /fɚ ə ˈlæf/

      UK /fə ə ˈlɑ:f/

      • other
      • Done to amuse or entertain, not seriously.
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    • frank

      US /fræŋk/

      UK /fræŋk/

      • Proper Noun
      • Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stamp envelopes for posting
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    • glamorous

      US /ˈɡlæmərəs/

      UK /ˈglæmərəs/

      • Adjective
      • Attractive in a sexy way; exciting; alluring
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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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    • hand to mouth

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having only enough money to live on and nothing extra.
      • Noun
      • A state of having just enough money for basic survival.
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    • historical

      US /hɪˈstɔrɪkəl,-ˈstɑr-/

      UK /hɪˈstɒrɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Connected with the past
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    • in effect

      US /ɪn ɪˈfɛkt/

      UK /in iˈfekt/

      • Phrase
      • In reality; in practice; virtually
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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 person

      US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/

      UK /in ˈpɜːsn/

      • Adverb
      • Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
      • Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
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    • in reality

      US /ɪn riˈælɪti/

      UK /in riˈæliti/

      • Phrase
      • Actually; in fact; truly.
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    • in secret

      US /ɪn ˈsiːkrət/

      UK /in ˈsiːkrət/

      • Phrase
      • Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
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    • in short pants

      US /ɪn ʃɔrt pænts/

      UK /ɪn ʃɔ:t pænts/

      • other
      • As a young boy, especially wearing short pants.
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    • in spirit

      US /ɪn ˈspɪrɪt/

      UK /in ˈspirit/

      • Phrase
      • Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
      • According to the general intention or meaning, though not necessarily the exact words.
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    • in the hospital

      US /ɪn ðə ˈhɑspɪtəl/

      UK /in ðə ˈhɒspɪtəl/

      • Preposition
      • Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
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    • in the scene

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
      • Actively participating in a performance or dramatic situation.
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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 truth

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In fact; actually; really
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    • invention

      US /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/

      UK /ɪnˈvenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something new that is different from other things
      • Power or ability to create new things
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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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    • look to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
      • To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
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    • new level

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
      • A different or more advanced degree of expertise or understanding.
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

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

      US /ˌɑblɪˈɡeʃən/

      UK /ˌɒblɪ'ɡeɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
      • Fact of being forced morally to do something
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    • occasional

      US /əˈkeʒənəl/

      UK /əˈkeɪʒənl/

      • Adjective
      • Not happening often; irregular; rare
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • of yours

      US /ʌv jʊɚz/

      UK /əv jɔ:z/

      • other
      • Belonging to you; your possession or property.
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    • off the books

      US /ɔf ðə bʊks/

      UK /ɒf ðə bʊks/

      • other
      • Not officially recorded, often to avoid legal or tax responsibilities.
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    • on the ball

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • Alert, quick to understand and respond to things.
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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    • paddle

      US /ˈpædl/

      UK /ˈpædl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Long stick with a flat end used to move a boat
      • Wide and flat instrument used to mix food
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move a boat across water with flat-ended sticks
      • To swim like a dog
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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
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    • practice

      US /ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /'præktɪs/

      • Noun
      • The office and place for legal or medical work
      • Doing something many times to become better at it
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work as a doctor or lawyer
      • To live according to the teachings of a religion
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    • pregnant

      US /ˈprɛɡnənt/

      UK /ˈpregnənt/

      • Adjective
      • Carrying your unborn baby inside you
      • Full of meaning or significance; suggestive.
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    • purpose

      US /ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /'pɜ:pəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
      • A person's sense of resolve or determination.
      • Adverb
      • With clear intention or determination.
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • racket

      US /ˈrækɪt/

      UK /'rækɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Stringed bat used in tennis, badminton etc.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Activity to gain money easily/dishonestly
      • Steady, loud noise that is unpleasant
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
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    • represent

      US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

      UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
      • To show or describe something in a particular way
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    • rival

      US /'raɪvl/

      UK /'raɪvl/

      • Adjective
      • Matching the quality, skill, et. of others
      • Opposing; being the team you compete against
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be nearly as good as others in quality, skill
      • To be in opposition often as competitors
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    • ruin

      US /ˈruɪn/

      UK /'ru:ɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To damage or completely destroy something
      • To cause someone to lose their money or status
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Remains of a building that has been destroyed
      • The state of being destroyed or severely damaged.
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    • salesman

      US /ˈselzmən/

      UK /'seɪlzmən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person whose job is to sell things
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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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    • settle

      US /ˈsɛtl/

      UK /'setl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
      • To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become accustomed to a new environment
      • (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
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    • settle up

      US /ˈsɛtl ʌp/

      UK /ˈsetl ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pay what you owe.
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    • slide off

      US /slaɪd ɔf/

      UK /slaɪd ɒf/

      • other
      • To move smoothly and unintentionally from a surface and fall or drop off.
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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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    • sponge

      US /spʌndʒ/

      UK /spʌndʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Soft cleaning material able to absorb water
      • Sea animal whose bodies are used for bath sponges
      • Transitive Verb
      • To wash the surface of something with a sponge
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    • start over

      US /stɑrt ˈovɚ/

      UK /stɑ:t ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin again.
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    • straight

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Not having curves, bends, or angles
      • Not gay; heterosexual
      • Adverb
      • in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
      • In a straight line; directly.
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    • street fight

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A physical fight in a public street.
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    • supreme

      US /sʊˈprim/

      UK /su:ˈpri:m/

      • Adjective
      • Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
      • Holding the highest power, status or authority
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈtælənt/

      UK /'tælənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Natural ability of a person to do something well
      • Person with a strong natural ability in something
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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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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    • through the floor

      US /θru ðə flɔr/

      UK /θru: ðə flɔ:/

      • other
      • To decrease or fall extremely quickly.
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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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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
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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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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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