Vocabulary

  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • see through: To realize the truth about
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • deal with
  • have to: Must do
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • a bit much: Slightly too extreme or unreasonable.
  • in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • at fault: Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in hot water: In trouble; in a difficult situation.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • on behalf of: As the representative of someone
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
  • came across as: To give a particular impression; to seem.
  • incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • immediately: Without any delay; straight away
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
  • blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
  • statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
  • avoid: To prevent from happening
  • issue: To make something available to be used or sold
  • cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
  • backlash: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
  • reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
  • volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
  • deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
  • slam: To criticize sharply
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • fault: A failure or negative aspect of
  • receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
  • sincere: Meaning what you say truthfully; honest
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
  • pity: Feeling very sorry for someone, e.g. in trouble
  • humidity: Amount of moisture in the air in a particular area
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • fully: Completely or entirely
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
  • worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • divisive: Causing division or disagreement
  • cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
  • bud: Small part of a plant that will be a flower
  • swift: Quick
  • horn: Device that makes a loud warning noise
  • insensitive: Not responsive to physical touch
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • chairman: A man in charge of a meeting
  • kite: Toy flown in the wind on a long string
  • kneel: To move your body so your knees are on the floor
  • miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
  • ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
  • airbag: Bag-like device that puffs up in an auto collision
  • papa: Another word for father
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    • a bit much

      US /ə bɪt mʌtʃ/

      UK /ə bit mʌtʃ/

      • other
      • Slightly too extreme or unreasonable.
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    • airbag

      US /'erbæɡ/

      UK /'eəbæɡ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Bag-like device that puffs up in an auto collision
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    • apologize

      US /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/

      UK /ə'pɒlədʒaɪz/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
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    • at fault

      US /æt fɔlt/

      UK /æt fɔ:lt/

      • Adjective
      • Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
      • Phrase
      • Culpable; deserving of blame or censure.
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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.
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    • avoid

      US /əˈvɔɪd/

      UK /ə'vɔɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent from happening
      • To stay away from
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    • backlash

      US /ˈbækˌlæʃ/

      UK /ˈbæklæʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
      • A sudden, adverse reaction or consequence, especially in computing or technology.
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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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    • blame

      US /blem/

      UK /bleɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say someone is responsible for something bad
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of saying someone did something bad
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    • bud

      US /bʌd/

      UK /bʌd/

      • Noun
      • Small part of a plant that will be a flower
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    • came across as

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give a particular impression; to seem.
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    • cause

      US /kɔz/

      UK /kɔ:z/

      • Noun
      • Belief, goal or organization that people support
      • Reason for
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something happen; create effect or result
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    • ceo

      US

      UK

      • Abbreviation
      • CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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    • chairman

      US /ˈtʃɛrmən/

      UK /'tʃeəmən/

      • Countable Noun
      • A man in charge of a meeting
      • The person who leads a company or organization
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    • cheat

      US /tʃit/

      UK /tʃi:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
      • To escape death or harm, through luck or skill
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One who is unfaithful to their wife, partner etc.
      • One who lies or breaks rules to get what they want
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    • chip

      US /tʃɪp/

      UK /tʃɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To break a small piece off something such as a cup
      • To break into small pieces, often with a tool
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small piece that has broken off (e.g. from cup)
      • Piece of computer hardware that does calculations
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    • claim

      US /klem/

      UK /kleɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • To say that something is true, often without proof.
      • A statement that something is true.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
      • To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
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    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Talking with other people; discussion or chat
      • General communication or interaction.
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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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    • deny

      US /dɪˈnaɪ/

      UK /dɪ'naɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refuse to allow or accept something
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    • divisive

      US /dɪˈvaɪsɪv/

      UK /dɪˈvaɪsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Causing division or disagreement
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    • fault

      US /fɔlt/

      UK /fɔ:lt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A failure or negative aspect of
      • Crack in the earth where earthquakes can happen
      • Transitive Verb
      • To blame someone, something for a negative result
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • horn

      US /hɔ:rn/

      UK /hɔ:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device that makes a loud warning noise
      • (Animals) hard pointed structure growing on heads
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    • humidity

      US /hjuˈmɪdɪti/

      UK /hju:ˈmɪdəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of moisture in the air in a particular area
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    • in hot water

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • In trouble; in a difficult situation.
      • Experiencing disapproval or facing punishment for one's actions.
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    • in relation to

      US /ɪn rɪˈleʃən tu/

      UK /in riˈleiʃən tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
      • Compared with.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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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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    • incredibly

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/

      • Adverb
      • To a great degree; very; amazingly
      • Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
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    • insensitive

      US /ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

      UK /ɪnˈsensətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Not responsive to physical touch
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    • issue

      US /ˈɪʃu/

      UK /'ɪʃu:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something available to be used or sold
      • To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
      • Single edition of a magazine
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    • kite

      US /kaɪt/

      UK /kaɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Toy flown in the wind on a long string
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    • kneel

      US /nil/

      UK /ni:l/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move your body so your knees are on the floor
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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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    • miller

      US /ˈmɪlɚ/

      UK /'mɪlə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who grinds grain into flour
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
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    • on behalf of

      US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/

      UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • As the representative of someone
      • Acting as a representative of.
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
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    • papa

      US /ˈpɑpə,pəˈpɑ/

      UK /pə'pɑ:/

      • Noun
      • Another word for father
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    • pity

      US /ˈpɪti/

      UK /'pɪtɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling very sorry for someone, e.g. in trouble
      • A cause for regret or disappointment.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To feel sorry for someone in trouble
      • To have no compassion or mercy.
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    • reaction

      US /riˈækʃən/

      UK /rɪ'ækʃn/

      • Noun
      • Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
      • Feeling or action in response to something
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    • see through

      US /si θru/

      UK /si: θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To realize the truth about
      • To continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
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    • sincere

      US /sɪnˈsɪr/

      UK /sɪn'sɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Meaning what you say truthfully; honest
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    • slam

      US /slæm/

      UK /slæm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To criticize sharply
      • To shut with a lot of force, making a loud noise
      • Noun
      • Act or sound of closing a door, etc. violently
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    • statement

      US / ˈstetmənt/

      UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Record of activity in a bank account over time
      • Act or process of saying something formally
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    • swift

      US /swɪft/

      UK /swɪft/

      • Adjective
      • Quick
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
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    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
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    • turned out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      • Transitive Verb
      • To extinguish or switch off lights.
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    • volume

      US /ˈvɑljum, -jəm/

      UK /ˈvɒlju:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number or amount of something e.g. sales
      • Amount of space that something takes up
      • Countable Noun
      • One book that is part of a set of books
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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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