Vocabulary

  • in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • build up: To increase the amount; collect something
  • step down: To reduce the amount of something
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
  • off the field: Not participating in a game or activity; outside of the context of a game or competition.
  • such as: For example; like
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
  • in recent times: During the period of time that has most recently passed; lately.
  • squeaky clean: Extremely clean, pure, or morally blameless.
  • charged with: To be officially accused of something
  • behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
  • put under: To administer an anaesthetic to someone.
  • under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
  • in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
  • in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
  • by George: An old-fashioned exclamation to express surprise or emphasis.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
  • at a moment's notice: With very little warning or time before something happens.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
  • from memory: Using only your memory without any help or notes.
  • multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
  • presence: The same place or area that a person is
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
  • career: Particular occupation in professional life
  • legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
  • sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
  • commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
  • guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
  • prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
  • result: Something produced through tests or experiments
  • synonymous: Having the same meaning as another word
  • seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • charity: Kindness and willingness to forgive, help
  • respect: To follow the established rules
  • attribute: (Of books, art, music) to say it was composed by
  • infamous: Famous because of something bad
  • produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
  • civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
  • hatred: Very strong feeling of dislike; hate
  • prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
  • mingle: To mix or come into contact, as people at a party
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
  • contribution: Helping a cause by giving money, things, services
  • wise: Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
  • minimum: Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
  • betrayal: Act of giving knowledge or information to an enemy
  • starvation: Extreme hunger; death from lack of food
  • treason: Crime of trying to overthrow your own government
  • plead: To ask or beg for something in an urgent way
  • traitor: Person who betrays your country or someone's trust
  • patriotism: Love of your country and willingness to defend it
  • uncover: To remove what is on top to show something
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • subcontinent: Landmass that is part of a continent, e.g. India
  • inferno: Large fire in a building or other place
  • buffalo: Wild animal with horns similar to a large cow
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    • assault

      US /əˈsɔlt/

      UK /əˈsɔ:lt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attack someone physically or emotionally
      • Noun
      • An attack on someone physically or emotionally
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    • at a moment's notice

      US /ət ə ˈmoʊmənts ˈnoʊtəs/

      UK /ət ə ˈməumənts ˈnəutis/

      • other
      • With very little warning or time before something happens.
      B2
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    • at large

      US /æt lɑrdʒ/

      UK /æt lɑ:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
      C2
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    • at once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
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    • attribute

      US /əˈtrɪbjut/

      UK /əˈtrɪbju:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • (Of books, art, music) to say it was composed by
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Characteristic something has, e.g. size or color
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    • behind bars

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In prison; imprisoned.
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    • betrayal

      US /bɪ'treɪəl/

      UK /bɪ'treɪəl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of giving knowledge or information to an enemy
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    • buffalo

      US /ˈbʌfəloʊ/

      UK /ˈbʌfələʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Wild animal with horns similar to a large cow
      B2
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    • build up

      US /bɪld ʌp/

      UK /bild ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the amount; collect something
      • To develop or increase something in stages
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase or develop something gradually.
      • To praise or encourage someone.
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    • by George

      US /baɪ ˈdʒɔrdʒ/

      UK /baɪ ˈdʒɔ:dʒ/

      • other
      • An old-fashioned exclamation to express surprise or emphasis.
      C2
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    • career

      US /kəˈrɪr/

      UK /kə'rɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular occupation in professional life
      • The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward very fast and without control
      • To advance or make progress rapidly
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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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    • charity

      US /ˈtʃærɪti/

      UK /'tʃærətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Kindness and willingness to forgive, help
      • Institution providing help to the needy, the sick
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    • civil

      US /ˈsɪvəl/

      UK /ˈsɪvl/

      • Adjective
      • Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
      • Acting in a polite, but not truly friendly manner
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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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    • contribution

      US /ˌkɑ:ntrɪˈbju:ʃn/

      UK /ˌkɒntrɪˈbju:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Helping a cause by giving money, things, services
      • Article published in magazine or newspaper
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    • culture

      US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs and customs of a particular group
      • The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • disturb

      US /dɪˈstɜ:rb/

      UK /dɪˈstɜ:b/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone anxiety or fear
      • To cause someone anxiety or fear
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    • expand

      US /ɪkˈspænd/

      UK /ɪk'spænd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something larger in size, number, amount
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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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    • from memory

      US /frəm ˈmɛməri/

      UK /frəm ˈmeməri/

      • other
      • Using only your memory without any help or notes.
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    • guilty

      US /ˈɡɪlti/

      UK /'ɡɪltɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Responsible for doing something wrong
      • Feeling or showing guilt; having a sense of remorse.
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    • hatred

      US /ˈhetrɪd/

      UK /ˈheɪtrɪd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Very strong feeling of dislike; hate
      B2
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    • in a state

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a particular condition or situation.
      • In an emotional condition, often negative (e.g., panic, distress).
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    • in exchange for

      US /ɪn ɪksˈtʃendʒ fɔr/

      UK /in iksˈtʃeindʒ fɔ:/

      • Phrase
      • Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
      B1
      More
    • in recent times

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During the period of time that has most recently passed; lately.
      • In the modern era; in the current period of history.
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    • in trouble

      US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/

      UK /in ˈtrʌbl/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
      • other
      • In serious trouble or difficulty.
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    • in turn

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
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    • infamous

      US /ˈɪnfəməs/

      UK /'ɪnfəməs/

      • Adjective
      • Famous because of something bad
      B2
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    • inferno

      US /ɪnˈfə:no/

      UK /ɪn'fɜ:nəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Large fire in a building or other place
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    • legacy

      US /ˈlɛɡəsi/

      UK /'leɡəsɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
      • Something left or given by a person who has died
      • Adjective
      • Relating to old or outdated computer systems or software.
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    • mingle

      US /ˈmɪŋɡəl/

      UK /ˈmɪŋgl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To mix or come into contact, as people at a party
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    • minimum

      US /ˈmɪnəməm/

      UK /ˈmɪnɪməm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
      • The lowest recorded or expected temperature.
      • Adjective
      • Smallest or lowest; the least possible.
      • Using or requiring the least possible resources.
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    • multiple

      US /ˈmʌltəpəl/

      UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/

      • Adjective
      • Having or involving more than one of something
      • Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
      • Countable Noun
      • Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
      • A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
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    • name for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
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    • off the field

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not participating in a game or activity; outside of the context of a game or competition.
      • Away from one's professional duties or work environment.
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    • on and off

      US /ɑn ənd ɔf/

      UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/

      • Adverb
      • Intermittently; not continuously.
      • Adjective
      • Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
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    • patriotism

      US /ˈpetriəˌtɪzəm/

      UK /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Love of your country and willingness to defend it
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    • plead

      US /plid/

      UK /pli:d/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To ask or beg for something in an urgent way
      • To say if you are guilty of a crime, or not
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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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    • presence

      US /ˈprɛzəns/

      UK /ˈprezns/

      • Noun
      • The same place or area that a person is
      • Ability to reach a market, group of people etc.
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    • prime

      US /praɪm/

      UK /praɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get a person ready for; prepare someone
      • To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the highest in quality or value
      • Concerning the highest level of achievement
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    • prison

      US /ˈprɪzən/

      UK /'prɪzn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
      • A state of confinement or captivity.
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    • put under

      US /pʊt ˈʌndɚ/

      UK /put ˈʌndə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To administer an anaesthetic to someone.
      • To bring someone or something under one's control or authority.
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
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    • reputation

      US /ˌrɛpjəˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Common opinion that people have about someone
      • A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular characteristic.
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    • respect

      US /rɪˈspɛkt/

      UK /rɪ'spekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow the established rules
      • To think very highly of another person
      • Noun
      • Behavior that follows the established rules
      • Regard or admiration for someone or something
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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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    • seal

      US /sil/

      UK /si:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To close tightly to protect it from leaking
      • To close an envelop or package
      • Noun
      • Large fish-eating animal that lives on sea or land
      • Official mark made in hot wax to close a document
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    • squeaky clean

      US /ˈskwiki klin/

      UK /ˈskwi:ki kli:n/

      • other
      • Extremely clean, pure, or morally blameless.
      B2
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    • starvation

      US /stɑ:rˈveɪʃn/

      UK /stɑ:ˈveɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Extreme hunger; death from lack of food
      B1
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    • step down

      US /stɛp daʊn/

      UK /step daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the amount of something
      • To resign
      • Transitive Verb
      • To reduce the voltage of an electrical current.
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    • subcontinent

      US /ˈsʌbˌkɑntənənt, sʌbˈkɑn-/

      UK /ˌsʌbˈkɒntɪnənt/

      • Noun
      • Landmass that is part of a continent, e.g. India
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
      A2
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    • symbol of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
      • A visible sign of something intangible.
      B2
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    • synonymous

      US /sɪˈnɑnəməs/

      UK /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

      • Adjective
      • Having the same meaning as another word
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • to death

      US /tu dɛθ/

      UK /tu: deθ/

      • Phrase
      • Extremely; to a great degree
      • Until death
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    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

      • other
      • Add an ingredient according to your preference.
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    • traitor

      US /ˈtretɚ/

      UK /ˈtreɪtə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who betrays your country or someone's trust
      B2
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    • treason

      US /ˈtrizən/

      UK /ˈtri:zn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Crime of trying to overthrow your own government
      B2
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    • uncover

      US /ʌnˈkʌvɚ/

      UK /ʌn'kʌvə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove what is on top to show something
      • (Journalist) to discover some news to be reported
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    • under control

      US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/

      UK /ˈʌndə kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
      • Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
      • Phrase
      • A situation that is being managed effectively.
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    • wise

      US /waɪz/

      UK /waɪz/

      • Adjective
      • Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
      A2
      More
    • 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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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
      A1
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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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