Vocabulary

  • hot potato: A controversial or difficult issue that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
  • stand out
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • work out
  • look back: To think about past events
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • screw up: Spoken to make a big mistake
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
  • being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • for instance: As an example.
  • salsa dancing: A type of Latin American dance, typically performed to salsa music.
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in other news: Used to introduce a different or additional news topic.
  • no questions asked: Without asking for explanations or reasons.
  • free sample: A small amount of a product given away to promote it.
  • heading to: Going in a particular direction.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • fatigue: Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
  • overwhelmed: To defeat something or someone completely
  • phrase: Common expression or saying
  • progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
  • typically: In a normal or usual way
  • instance: An example of something; case
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
  • brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
  • appetite: Feeling of hunger or desire for something
  • motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
  • proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • shift: To change in position or direction
  • fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
  • efficient: Able to produce results without waste
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • resist: To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
  • attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
  • crawl: To move very slowly or cautiously
  • screw: To cheat someone, as out of money/property
  • orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
  • regulate: To control something with rules or laws
  • curb: Anything that restrains or controls
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
  • caffeine: Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
  • sodium: A soft, white chemical element
  • defense: Argument in support of something
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
  • defend: To protect and explain your position in court
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • potassium: A common, soft, silvery white metal with many uses
  • difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • part: Division of a book
  • skinny: Too thin; very lean
  • needle: Part of a medical device used to inject medicine
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
  • refund: To give money back, e.g. if a product is faulty
  • keep: Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
  • gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
  • hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
  • dehydrate: To cause (skin, body) to lose water that is needed
  • hydration: Process of supplying or adding water to
  • tyrannical: Forcing people to do what you want, as by threats
  • electrolyte: Electrically charged substances
  • lemonade: Drink that has a lemon flavor
  • smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
  • doorway: The space that a door can close
  • unlock: To use a key or code to open something
  • salsa: Spicy sauce of tomatoes, onions and chili peppers
  • lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
  • housework: Work of cleaning and running a house
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    • all the things

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
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    • appetite

      US /ˈæpɪˌtaɪt/

      UK /'æpɪtaɪt/

      • Noun
      • Feeling of hunger or desire for something
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    • artificial

      US /ˌɑrtəˈfɪʃəl/

      UK /ˌɑ:tɪ'fɪʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
      • (Something) made by people; not created by nature
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    • attractive

      US /əˈtræktɪv/

      UK /əˈtræktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Making you like them, as by being good-looking
      • Offering advantages or benefits; tempting.
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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
      A2
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    • being with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
      • Supporting someone's opinion or cause.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Accompanying someone; spending time with someone.
      • Supporting someone; agreeing with someone.
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    • brilliant

      US /ˈbrɪljənt/

      UK /'brɪlɪənt/

      • Adjective
      • Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
      • Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
      • Noun
      • A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
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    • caffeine

      US /kæˈfin, ˈkæfˌin, ˈkæfiɪn/

      UK /ˈkæfi:n/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
      • The amount of caffeine in a substance.
      B2
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • crawl

      US /krɔl/

      UK /krɔ:l/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move very slowly or cautiously
      • To move along with the body close to the ground
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Very slow progress (e.g. traffic)
      B1
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    • curb

      US /kɚb/

      UK /kɜ:b/

      • Noun
      • Anything that restrains or controls
      B2
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    • defend

      US /dɪˈfɛnd/

      UK /dɪ'fend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To protect and explain your position in court
      • To protect against an attack
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    • defense

      US /dɪˈfɛns/

      UK /dɪ'fens/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument in support of something
      • The process of protecting something from attack
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    • dehydrate

      US /diˈhaɪˌdret/

      UK /di:'haɪdreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause (skin, body) to lose water that is needed
      C2
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    • doorway

      US /ˈdɔ:rweɪ/

      UK /ˈdɔ:weɪ/

      • Noun
      • The space that a door can close
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    • efficient

      US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

      UK /ɪˈfɪʃnt/

      • Adjective
      • Able to produce results without waste
      • Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
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    • electrolyte

      US /ɪˈlɛktrəˌlaɪt/

      UK /ɪˈlektrəlaɪt/

      • Noun
      • Electrically charged substances
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    • fatigue

      US /fəˈtiɡ/

      UK /fəˈti:g/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
      • Being very tired
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone or something to become very tired
      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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    • fit in

      US /fɪt ɪn/

      UK /fit in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mix with others so you get on well with them
      A2
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
      B1
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    • found out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
      B2
      More
    • free sample

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A small amount of a product given away to promote it.
      B2
      More
    • fuel

      US /ˈfjuəl/

      UK /'fju:əl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
      • To provide gas or petrol for something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Material used to produce heat or power when burned
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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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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
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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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    • heading to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Going in a particular direction.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • Going in the direction of; on the way to.
      • Moving towards a future state or condition.
      A1
      More
    • hike

      US /haɪk/

      UK /haɪk/

      • Noun
      • Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
      • A long walk in mountains, etc. for exercise
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a large and unexpected increase in a price
      • To take a long walk in mountains etc. for exercise
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    • hot potato

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A controversial or difficult issue that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with.
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    • housework

      US /ˈhaʊswɜ:rk/

      UK /ˈhaʊswɜ:k/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Work of cleaning and running a house
      B2
      More
    • hydration

      US /haɪ'dreɪʃn/

      UK /haɪ'dreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of supplying or adding water to
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    • in other news

      US /ɪn ˈʌðɚ nuz/

      UK /ɪn ˈʌðə nju:z/

      • other
      • Used to introduce a different or additional news topic.
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    • in the house

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
      • Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
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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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    • instance

      US /ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /'ɪnstəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An example of something; case
      • An occurrence of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give as an example of something else
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • journey

      US /ˈdʒɚni/

      UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/

      • Noun
      • Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel through a place
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    • lemon

      US /ˈlɛmən/

      UK /'lemən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Badly made or poorly functioning product
      • Small yellow fruit with sour juice
      B2
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    • lemonade

      US /ˌlɛməˈned/

      UK /ˌleməˈneɪd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Drink that has a lemon flavor
      B2
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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 back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
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    • motivation

      US /ˌmotəˈveʃən/

      UK /ˌməʊtɪ'veɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Reason behind why someone did something
      • Enthusiasm for doing something.
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    • needle

      US /ˈnidl/

      UK /'ni:dl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Part of a medical device used to inject medicine
      • Very thin pointed object used in sewing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To upset someone by making rude or hurtful remarks
      • To prick or pierce with a needle.
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    • no questions asked

      US /no ˈkwɛsʧənz æskt/

      UK /nəʊ ˈkwesʧənz ɑ:st/

      • other
      • Without asking for explanations or reasons.
      B2
      More
    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
      B2
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    • one of those things

      US /wʌn əv ðoʊz θɪŋz/

      UK /wʌn əv ðəuz θɪŋz/

      • other
      • An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
      B2
      More
    • orbit

      US /ˈɔrbɪt/

      UK /'ɔ:bɪt/

      • Noun
      • Path an object takes as it circles another object
      • The sphere of influence or control; range.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To go around another object (often in space)
      B2
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • overwhelmed

      US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɛlmd/

      UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈwɛlmd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To defeat something or someone completely
      • To affect someone emotionally in a strong way
      • Adjective
      • Feeling like you have so much to do that you can't even get started.
      • Feeling like you are unable to cope with something
      B2
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    • phrase

      US /frez/

      UK /freɪz/

      • Noun
      • Common expression or saying
      • Section of musical notes in a piece of music
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To choose words to say what you mean clearly
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    • potassium

      US /pəˈtæsiəm/

      UK /pəˈtæsiəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A common, soft, silvery white metal with many uses
      • Potassium as a nutrient found in food.
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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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    • progress

      US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/

      UK /'prəʊɡres/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward or toward a place or goal
      • To make progress; develop or improve.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of moving forward
      • The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
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    • proper

      US /ˈprɑpɚ/

      UK /'prɒpə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Correct according to social or moral rules
      • Behaving in a polite and socially acceptable way.
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /'ri:fʌnd/

      UK /'ri:fʌnd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give money back, e.g. if a product is faulty
      • Noun
      • Money given back, e.g. if a product is faulty
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    • regulate

      US /ˈrɛɡjəˌlet/

      UK /ˈregjuleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To control something with rules or laws
      • To set/adjust (a clock, etc.); restrict motion in
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
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    • resist

      US /rɪˈzɪst/

      UK /rɪ'zɪst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
      • To fight or prevent something from happening
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    • salsa

      US /'sɑ:lsə/

      UK /'sælsə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Spicy sauce of tomatoes, onions and chili peppers
      B2
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    • salsa dancing

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A type of Latin American dance, typically performed to salsa music.
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    • screw

      US /skru/

      UK /skru:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cheat someone, as out of money/property
      • To close something by turning it into place
      • Countable Noun
      • Long metal nail with a spiral thread
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    • screw up

      US /skru ʌp/

      UK /skru: ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Spoken to make a big mistake
      • To make a mistake; make a mess of
      • Adjective
      • Emotionally or mentally damaged; disturbed.
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    • shift

      US /ʃɪft/

      UK /ʃɪft/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change in position or direction
      • To move something from one place to another
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
      • Period of work starting at a certain time
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    • skinny

      US /ˈskɪni/

      UK /'skɪnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Too thin; very lean
      B2
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    • smoke

      US /smoʊk/

      UK /sməʊk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
      • Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire
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    • sodium

      US /ˈsodiəm/

      UK /'səʊdɪəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A soft, white chemical element
      B2
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    • stand out

      US /stænd aʊt/

      UK /stænd aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be noticeably better than other similar ones
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • typically

      US /ˈtɪpɪklɪ/

      UK /ˈtɪpɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • In a normal or usual way
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    • tyrannical

      US /tɪˈrænɪkəl, taɪ-/

      UK /tɪˈrænɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Forcing people to do what you want, as by threats
      C1
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    • unlock

      US /ʌnˈlɑk/

      UK /ˌʌn'lɒk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use a key or code to open something
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    • wanna

      US /ˈwɑnə/

      UK /'wɒnə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
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    • want in

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To desire to participate or be included in something.
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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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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      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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