Vocabulary

  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • have to: Must do
  • digital media: Electronic devices and media platforms used to create, distribute, and consume content.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
  • man up: To behave in a braver or more resilient way; to face a difficult situation with courage.
  • have it easy: To live or work with little difficulty or effort.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • deal with
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
  • mental: Concerning the mind
  • recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
  • privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
  • present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
  • distraction: Something drawing your attention away from
  • effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
  • deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
  • vague: Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
  • pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
  • strike: To hit something
  • stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
  • contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
  • capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
  • crush: Strong attraction to someone
  • awareness: Having knowledge of something
  • cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
  • worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
  • numb: Unable to feel a body part due to cold or illness
  • instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
  • comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
  • response: Something said/written as an answer to something
  • suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
  • empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
  • dominance: Having more power, success than others
  • scroll: To move up and down a computer screen
  • mentor: Experienced or wise person who advises others
  • absence: State of not being present, or not existing
  • void: Empty feeling because nothing interests you
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
  • empower: To give someone a power or ability
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • optimize: To make as effective as possible
  • paycheck: Check issued in payment of wages or salary
  • volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
  • fill: To make something full
  • pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
  • martial: Concerning fighting, war, or soldiers
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • hollow: (Of objects) having nothing inside; not solid
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
  • complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
  • uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
  • gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
  • socialize: To spend time with people; go out and make friends
  • depress: To make someone feel sad or miserable
  • suicidal: Feeling you may kill yourself; depressed
  • update: Addition of a current version of something
  • unnoticed: Without being seen or noticed
  • incarcerate: To put in prison; to jail someone
  • protector: Person who cares for persons or property
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    • absence

      US /ˈæbsəns/

      UK /ˈæbsəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of not being present, or not existing
      • A period of time when someone is away.
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    • at risk

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In danger; likely to be harmed
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • awareness

      US /əˈwɛrnɪs/

      UK /əˈweənəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Having knowledge of something
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    • capable

      US /ˈkepəbəl/

      UK /'keɪpəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being able to do something very well; proficient
      • Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
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    • comfort

      US /ˈkʌmfət/

      UK /'kʌmfət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to make distressed person feel better
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Acts or words that reduce pain or sadness
      • State of being relaxed, warm or happy
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    • complain

      US /kəmˈplen/

      UK /kəmˈpleɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To say something is wrong and should be changed
      • To make a formal accusation or charge.
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    • contribute

      US /kənˈtrɪbjut/

      UK /kən'trɪbju:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be a factor in causing something to happen
      • To donate, give (money) or help to something
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    • cope

      US /koʊp/

      UK /kəʊp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To deal with something in spite of difficulties
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    • crush

      US /krʌʃ/

      UK /krʌʃ/

      • Noun
      • Strong attraction to someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To break something into small pieces by pressing
      • To defeat someone or something (in a game)
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • depend

      US /dɪˈpend/

      UK /dɪˈpend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
      • To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
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    • depress

      US /dɪˈprɛs/

      UK /dɪ'pres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone feel sad or miserable
      • To push something down
      B2
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    • deserve

      US /dɪˈzɚv/

      UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
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    • digital media

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Electronic devices and media platforms used to create, distribute, and consume content.
      • Forms of electronic communication (such as websites, video, email, social media) that can be used to create and disseminate content.
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    • distraction

      US /dɪˈstrækʃən/

      UK /dɪˈstrækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something drawing your attention away from
      • Enjoyable thing to help you forget your problems
      B2
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    • dominance

      US /ˈdɑmənəns/

      UK /'dɒmɪnəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Having more power, success than others
      • Power and influence over others.
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    • drop out

      US /drɑp aʊt/

      UK /drɔp aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take no part in a society you disapprove of
      • To quit school, a club or activity
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To quit a course of study or training.
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    • effort

      US /ˈɛfət/

      UK /ˈefət/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of work used trying to do something
      • A conscious exertion of power; a try.
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    • empower

      US /ɛmˈpaʊɚ/

      UK /ɪm'paʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone a power or ability
      B2
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • for the sake of

      US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • For the purpose of; in the interest of.
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    • gym

      US /dʒɪm/

      UK /dʒɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical education taught as a class in school
      • Building used for physical activities or sports
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    • have it easy

      US /hæv ɪt ˈizi/

      UK /hæv ɪt ˈi:zi/

      • other
      • To live or work with little difficulty or effort.
      A2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hollow

      US /ˈhɑ:loʊ/

      UK /ˈhɒləʊ/

      • Adjective
      • (Of objects) having nothing inside; not solid
      • Lacking value, sincerity, or meaning
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a solid object have a large hole inside it
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
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    • incarcerate

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put in prison; to jail someone
      C2
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    • instantly

      US /ˈɪnstəntli/

      UK /ˈɪnstəntli/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner without delay; immediately
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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • man up

      US /mæn ʌp/

      UK /mæn ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To behave in a braver or more resilient way; to face a difficult situation with courage.
      A1
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    • martial

      US /ˈmɑ:rʃl/

      UK /ˈmɑ:ʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning fighting, war, or soldiers
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    • mental

      US /ˈmɛntl/

      UK /ˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the mind
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    • mentor

      US /'mentɔ:r/

      UK /'mentɔ:(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Experienced or wise person who advises others
      • Transitive Verb
      • To act as an advisor or teacher to someone
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    • numb

      US /nʌm/

      UK /nʌm/

      • Adjective
      • Unable to feel a body part due to cold or illness
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a part of body unable to feel (pain, etc.)
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    • optimize

      US /ˈɑ:ptɪmaɪz/

      UK /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make as effective as possible
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    • privilege

      US /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ, ˈprɪvlɪdʒ/

      UK /'prɪvəlɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Advantage or right given to only certain people
      • An opportunity to do something special or enjoyable.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give advantages to some people not others
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    • protector

      US /prəˈtɛktɚ/

      UK /prə'tektə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who cares for persons or property
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    • pursue

      US /pɚˈsu/

      UK /pə'sju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
      • To try to achieve or get something over time
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    • recognize

      US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept the truth or reality of something
      • To consider something as important or special
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    • response

      US /rɪˈspɑns/

      UK /riˈspɔns/

      • Noun
      • Something said/written as an answer to something
      • Reaction to something that has occurred
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • scroll

      US /skroʊl/

      UK /skrəʊl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move up and down a computer screen
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move up, down, or across a computer screen
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
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    • socialize

      US /ˈsoʃəˌlaɪz/

      UK /'səʊʃəlaɪz/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To spend time with people; go out and make friends
      • To spend time with people; go out and make friends
      • Transitive Verb
      • To teach people acceptable cultural behaviors
      • To organize or control (something) according to socialist principles.
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    • stress

      US / strɛs/

      UK /stres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
      • To put pressure on something or someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
      • Pressure on something or someone
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    • strike

      US /straɪk/

      UK /straɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something
      • To remove or erase.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A punch or hit
      • Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
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    • struggle

      US /ˈstrʌɡəl/

      UK /'strʌɡl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try very hard to do something difficult
      • To fight or struggle violently
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong efforts made to do something difficult
      • A difficult or challenging situation or task
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    • suicidal

      US /ˌsuɪˈsaɪdl/

      UK /ˌsu:ɪˈsaɪdl/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling you may kill yourself; depressed
      • Dangerous to yourself or your interests
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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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    • uncomfortable

      US /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl, -ˈkʌmftə-/

      UK /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not being relaxed; worried about something
      • Causing or feeling slight pain or physical unease.
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    • unnoticed

      US /ˌʌnˈnoʊtɪst/

      UK /ˌʌnˈnəʊtɪst/

      • Adjective
      • Without being seen or noticed
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    • update

      US /ʌpˈdet/

      UK /ˌʌpˈdeɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Addition of a current version of something
      • New information or data to make more current
      • Transitive Verb
      • To download the latest version of software
      • To make more current or modern
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • vague

      US /veɡ/

      UK /veɪɡ/

      • Adjective
      • Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
      • Being not clearly visible
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    • void

      US /vɔɪd/

      UK /vɔɪd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Empty feeling because nothing interests you
      • Noun
      • Empty space; empty place
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    • volunteer

      US /ˌvɑlənˈtɪr/

      UK /ˌvɒlən'tɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Working willingly without pay to help others
      • Countable Noun
      • Person who helps others without being paid
      • A person who enters military service voluntarily.
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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    • worth

      US /wɚθ/

      UK /wɜ:θ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
      • having a particular value, especially in money
      • Adjective
      • Having a specified value.
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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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