Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
  • formerly known as: Used to indicate a previous name of a person or place.
  • cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
  • says it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • log in
  • blow up: To suddenly become angry
  • in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • fall below: To decrease to less than a certain level or amount.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • bunch: A group of things of the same kind
  • access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
  • barely: Only just; just possible
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
  • track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
  • congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
  • stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
  • ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
  • administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
  • professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
  • assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
  • honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
  • wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • documentary: Supported by written evidence
  • mock: To laugh at someone or something in an unkind way
  • committee: Group of people who do or decide something
  • representative: Typical example of a particular category
  • justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
  • monitor: To observe and keep a record of something
  • usage: Amount something is used
  • resign: To leave a job because you want to
  • boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
  • hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
  • dozen: 12 people or things
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
  • traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
  • interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
  • human: A person; a man, woman or child
  • fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • tweet: Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
  • apex: Highest point (of something); peak
  • jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
  • testify: To tell what you know (in court)
  • tenure: Land or buildings one owns
  • hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
  • full: Containing all the parts; complete
  • answer: To reply to a question someone asks
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • violation: Abuse, damage or total disregard
  • binder: Something used to tie or bind things such as books
  • tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • department: Division of a larger part or organization
  • gutter: Trough along the eaves of roof for collecting rain
  • file: Computer document
  • amber: Hard, clear yellow dried resin from trees
  • judiciary: System of judges and courts in a country
  • musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
  • whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
  • enslave: To make someone live like a slave
  • horrify: To cause someone to feel horror or shock
  • sultan: Ruler of a Muslim country or state
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    • access

      US /ˈæksɛs/

      UK /'ækses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
      • The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be able to use or have permission to use
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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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    • ambassador

      US /æmˈbæsədɚ, -ˌdɔr/

      UK /æm'bæsədə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Official representing a country in another country
      • A person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity.
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    • amber

      US /ˈæmbɚ/

      UK /ˈæmbə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Hard, clear yellow dried resin from trees
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • apex

      US /ˈepɛks/

      UK /'eɪpeks/

      • Noun
      • Highest point (of something); peak
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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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    • attorney

      US /əˈtɚni/

      UK /ə'tɜ:nɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
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    • barely

      US /ˈbɛrli/

      UK /ˈbɛəli/

      • Adverb
      • Only just; just possible
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    • behind bars

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In prison; imprisoned.
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    • binder

      US /ˈbaɪndɚ/

      UK /ˈbaɪndə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Something used to tie or bind things such as books
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    • blow up

      US /blo ʌp/

      UK /bləu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly become angry
      • To put air in something, e.g. a tire or balloon
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To explode; to be destroyed by an explosion.
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    • boom

      US /bum/

      UK /bu:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very fast increase in growth or popularity
      • A very loud and deep sound
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience a rapid increase in growth
      • To make a very loud and deep sound
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    • bunch

      US /bʌntʃ/

      UK /bʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of things of the same kind
      • A group of people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To group people or things closely together
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    • committee

      US /kəˈmɪti/

      UK /kəˈmɪti/

      • Countable Noun
      • Group of people who do or decide something
      • A body of people formally appointed to consider or take action on a particular matter.
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    • congress

      US /ˈkɑŋɡrɪs/

      UK /'kɒŋɡres/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
      • Proper Noun
      • American governing body of elected representatives
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    • cover up

      US /ˈkʌvɚ ʌp/

      UK /ˈkʌvə ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hide something bad; conceal
      • To put on warmer clothes; to protect oneself from the cold.
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    • department

      US /dɪˈpɑ:rtmənt/

      UK /dɪˈpɑ:tmənt/

      • Noun
      • Division of a larger part or organization
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    • documentary

      US /ˌdɑ:kjuˈmentri/

      UK /ˌdɒkjuˈmentri/

      • Adjective
      • Supported by written evidence
      • Noun
      • Film TV program giving facts about a person, event
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    • down with

      US /daʊn wɪð/

      UK /daun wið/

      • Adjective
      • Suffering from an illness.
      • Agreeable to; in favor of.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of opposition to something.
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    • dozen

      US /ˈdʌzən/

      UK /ˈdʌzn/

      • Countable Noun
      • 12 people or things
      A2
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    • enslave

      US /ɛnˈslev/

      UK /ɪn'sleɪv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone live like a slave
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    • fall below

      US /fɔl bɪˈlo/

      UK /fɔ:l bɪˈləu/

      • other
      • To decrease to less than a certain level or amount.
      A2
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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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    • file

      US /faɪl/

      UK /faɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Computer document
      • Tool used to take off sharp edges from something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something smooth by rubbing it with a tool
      • To organize documents by storing them safely
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    • for the last time

      US /fɚ ðə læst taɪm/

      UK /fə ðə lɑ:st taɪm/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
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    • formerly known as

      US /ˈfɔrmɚli noʊn æz/

      UK /ˈfɔ:məli nəun æz/

      • other
      • Used to indicate a previous name of a person or place.
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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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    • gutter

      US /ˈɡʌtɚ/

      UK /'ɡʌtə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Trough along the eaves of roof for collecting rain
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hire

      US /haɪr/

      UK /ˈhaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
      • To give the use of something in exchange for money
      • Noun
      • Short term rental of something e.g. car, phone
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    • honest

      US /ˈɑnɪst/

      UK /ˈɒnɪst/

      • Adjective
      • Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
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    • horrify

      US /ˈhɔ:rɪfaɪ/

      UK /ˈhɒrɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel horror or shock
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    • in jail

      US /ɪn dʒel/

      UK /in dʒeil/

      • Phrase
      • Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
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    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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    • jail

      US /dʒel/

      UK /dʒeɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hold people who are being punished for a crime
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    • judiciary

      US /dʒuˈdɪʃiˌɛri, -ˈdɪʃəri/

      UK /dʒʊ'dɪʃərɪ/

      • Noun
      • System of judges and courts in a country
      B2
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    • justice

      US /ˈdʒʌstɪs/

      UK /'dʒʌstɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being fair, equal, or just
      • Countable Noun
      • Person in a court who judges criminal cases
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    • log in

      US /lɔɡ ɪn/

      UK /lɔɡ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To enter a website or computer system by typing a username and password.
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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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    • mock

      US /mɑk/

      UK /mɒk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To laugh at someone or something in an unkind way
      • Adjective
      • Not genuine or real, but attempting to appear so
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    • monitor

      US /ˈmɑ:nɪtə(r)/

      UK /ˈmɒnɪtə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To observe and keep a record of something
      • To observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time; keep under systematic review.
      • Noun
      • A senior student at school
      • Electronic screen on which you can see images
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    • musk

      US /mʌsk/

      UK /mʌsk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
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    • professional

      US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/

      UK /prə'feʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
      • Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
      • Noun
      • Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
      • One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
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    • representative

      US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/

      UK /ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/

      • Noun
      • Typical example of a particular category
      • Politician who acts on behalf of the people
      • Adjective
      • Acting or speaking for other people
      • Typical of a particular group or thing
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    • resign

      US /rɪ'zaɪn/

      UK /rɪ'zaɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To leave a job because you want to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To accept something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about.
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    • says it all

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
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    • scratch

      US /skrætʃ/

      UK /skrætʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
      • To make a small cut or mark on a surface
      • Noun
      • Action of rubbing your skin when itchy
      • A small cut or mark on a surface
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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    • stock

      US /stɑk/

      UK /stɒk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
      • Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
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    • sultan

      US /ˈsʌltən/

      UK /'sʌltən/

      • Noun
      • Ruler of a Muslim country or state
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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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    • tenure

      US /ˈtɛnjɚ, -ˌjʊr/

      UK /ˈtenjə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Land or buildings one owns
      • Permanent right to (e.g. university teaching) job
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    • testify

      US /'testɪfaɪ/

      UK /'testɪfaɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To tell what you know (in court)
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

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

      US /træk/

      UK /træk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use marks to follow a wild animal
      • To move a certain way/follow a particular course
      • Noun
      • A circular course for running
      • Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
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    • traffic

      US /ˈtræfɪk/

      UK /'træfɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The cars or vehicles on the road
      • Amount of activity over a communication system
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Deal or trade in something illegal.
      • To direct and control traffic.
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    • tweet

      US /twit/

      UK /twi:t/

      • Noun
      • Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
      • Message sent to Twitter
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a weak chirping sound as of a small bird
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    • usage

      US /ˈjusɪdʒ, -zɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈju:sɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount something is used
      • Way something is actually used
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    • violation

      US /ˌvaɪəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌvaɪə'leɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Abuse, damage or total disregard
      • Act of failing to obey a rule or law
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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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    • whoa

      US /woʊ/

      UK /wəʊ/

      • Interjection
      • Tell someone to do something more slowly
      • An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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