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  • in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
  • pissed off: Angry or annoyed.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • crack down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
  • go after: To chase or pursue something
  • not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • bust down: To break down a door or other barrier, often forcefully.
  • build a house: To construct a building for habitation.
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • grab: To take and hold something quickly
  • aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
  • gut: To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
  • opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
  • crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
  • brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
  • gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
  • pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
  • address: Exact street location of a place
  • federal: Consisting of several united states
  • rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
  • administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
  • cabin: Small basic wooden home in the countryside
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • conviction: Act of finding someone guilty of a crime
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
  • urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
  • mend: To repair or put into good shape or working order
  • discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
  • violence: Strong physical force of nature
  • react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
  • pervasive: Occurring or existing throughout all the parts
  • forum: Meeting where people can openly discuss a subject
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • smash: Accident involving vehicles
  • border: To be right next to another country or state
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • indicator: An instrument that shows temperature, speed etc.
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
  • enforce: To force something to be done or accepted
  • approve: To formally accept something or grant permission
  • tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
  • reflective: Having the ability to reflect light, heat, sound
  • shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
  • part: Division of a book
  • overwhelmingly: So it cannot be resisted
  • waffle: Batter cooked in a hot iron, as with crisscrosses
  • barometer: Any instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
  • type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
  • problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • happen: To take place or occur
  • strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
  • sieve: Device with fine mesh to filter out liquids
  • illegally: In a manner not allowed by law; criminally
  • deport: To force a person to leave a country
  • pretzel: Glazed and salted cracker in the shape of a knot
  • latino: Person with a Spanish-speaking background
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    • administration

      US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/

      UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
      • The work of running something, e.g. a business
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    • approve

      US /əˈpruv/

      UK /əˈpru:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally accept something or grant permission
      • To have a positive opinion of someone or something
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    • aware

      US /əˈwɛr/

      UK /əˈwɛə/

      • Adjective
      • Knowing or feeling that something exists
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    • barometer

      US /bəˈrɑmɪtɚ/

      UK /bəˈrɒmɪtə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Any instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
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    • border

      US /ˈbɔrdɚ/

      UK /'bɔ:də(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be right next to another country or state
      • To form the edge of something
      • Noun
      • Outer part or edge of something
      • Line separating one country, state from another
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    • brand

      US /brænd/

      UK /brænd/

      • Noun
      • A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
      • Product made or designed by a named company
      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
      • To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
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    • build a house

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To construct a building for habitation.
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    • bust down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To break down a door or other barrier, often forcefully.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover an item, especially jewelry, with diamonds or other precious stones.
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    • cabin

      US /ˈkæbɪn/

      UK /'kæbɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small basic wooden home in the countryside
      • Room where you can sleep on a ship, sit in a plane
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    • conviction

      US /kənˈvɪkʃən/

      UK /kən'vɪkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Act of finding someone guilty of a crime
      • Strong belief in something, e.g. not needing proof
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
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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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    • crack down

      US /kræk daʊn/

      UK /kræk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
      B1
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    • deport

      US /dɪˈpɔrt, -ˈport/

      UK /dɪ'pɔ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To force a person to leave a country
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    • enforce

      US /ɪnˈfɔ:rs/

      UK /ɪnˈfɔ:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To force something to be done or accepted
      • To make (a rule) active or effective
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    • federal

      US /ˈfɛdərəl, ˈfɛdrəl/

      UK /'fedərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Consisting of several united states
      • Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
      • Proper Noun
      • The central banking system of the United States.
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    • feel right

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
      A1
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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

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

      US /ˈfɔrəm/

      UK /'fɔ:rəm/

      • Noun
      • Meeting where people can openly discuss a subject
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    • gear

      US /ɡɪr/

      UK /ɡɪə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To aim at or prepare yourself for something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A speed selector connected to an engine
      • Special clothes you use for a purpose
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    • go after

      US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/

      UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To chase or pursue 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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    • grab

      US /ɡræb/

      UK /ɡræb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and hold something quickly
      A2
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    • gut

      US /ɡʌt/

      UK /ɡʌt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
      • To remove the internal parts of an animal or fish
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Stomach and internal organs of digestion
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    • illegally

      US /ɪˈliɡəlɪ/

      UK /ɪ'li:ɡəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner not allowed by law; criminally
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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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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    • indicator

      US /ˈɪndɪˌketɚ/

      UK /ˈɪndɪkeɪtə(r)/

      • Noun
      • An instrument that shows temperature, speed etc.
      • A thing that indicates the state or level of something.
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    • latino

      US /læ'ti:noʊ/

      UK /læ'ti:nəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Person with a Spanish-speaking background
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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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    • mend

      US /mɛnd/

      UK /mend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To repair or put into good shape or working order
      • Noun
      • A repair or fix of something
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    • not surprisingly

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
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    • on the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
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    • opinion

      US /əˈpɪnjən/

      UK /əˈpɪnjən/

      • Noun
      • Court judge's statement why a decision was made
      • A person's thoughts on a topic
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    • overwhelmingly

      US /ˌovɚˈhwɛlmɪŋlɪ/

      UK /ˌəʊvə'welmɪŋlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • So it cannot be resisted
      • Adverb
      • To a very great degree or extent
      • In a way that is very great or very strong
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    • pervasive

      US /pɚˈvesɪv/

      UK /pə'veɪsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Occurring or existing throughout all the parts
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    • pissed off

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Angry or annoyed.
      • Disgusted or bored
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go away; leave
      • To annoy someone
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    • poll

      US /pol/

      UK /pəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
      • Polls where you go to cast your vote in elections
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask a group of people in a vote or election
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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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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
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    • pretzel

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Glazed and salted cracker in the shape of a knot
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    • react

      US /riˈækt/

      UK /rɪ'ækt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To change when mixing with other chemicals
      • To behave or make a change in a particular way
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    • reflective

      US /rɪˈflɛktɪv/

      UK /rɪˈflektɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having the ability to reflect light, heat, sound
      • Thinking deeply about something; thoughtful
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    • rip

      US /rɪp/

      UK /rɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
      • To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
      • (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
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    • scream

      US /skrim/

      UK /skri:m/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a sudden loud, high sound
      • Noun
      • A sudden loud, high-pitched noise
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    • shoot

      US /ʃut/

      UK /ʃu:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To kick or throw a ball at a goal
      • To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
      • Countable Noun
      • Emerging new part of a plant
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    • sieve

      US /sɪv/

      UK /sɪv/

      • Noun
      • Device with fine mesh to filter out liquids
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push food through fine mesh to remove pips, etc.
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    • smash

      US /smæʃ/

      UK /smæʃ/

      • Noun
      • Accident involving vehicles
      • Sound when something breaks into pieces loudly
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To break into pieces
      • To defeat someone completely
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    • start off

      US /stɑrt ɔf/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or commence something.
      • To begin a journey.
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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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    • tie

      US /taɪ/

      UK /taɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach things (together) with a string or rope
      • To require someone to be in a specific place
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
      • Strong connection between people, countries
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    • turn out

      US /tɚn aʊt/

      UK /tə:n aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
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    • urban

      US /ˈɚbən/

      UK /'ɜ:bən/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a city; located in a city
      • Relating to the style of dress and music popular in cities.
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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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    • waffle

      US /ˈwɑfəl/

      UK /'wɒfl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Batter cooked in a hot iron, as with crisscrosses
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To speak incoherently and without a clear message
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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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