Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • speaks volumes: To strongly convey a message or impression without words.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • larger than life: Very exciting, impressive, or with personality beyond normal limits.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • out of the way: Remote; isolated.
  • old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
  • blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
  • wear down: To erode or diminish something gradually through constant use or exposure.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • constant battle: A continuous and persistent struggle or conflict.
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
  • keep it up: To continue doing something well
  • ride into: To enter a place on horseback or other vehicle.
  • rough around the edges: Imperfect or unsophisticated but basically good.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • cultural phenomenon: A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
  • back away: To stop being involved with, as through fear
  • stark contrast: A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
  • for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
  • subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
  • physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
  • profound: Requiring deep thought; difficult to understand
  • iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
  • presence: The same place or area that a person is
  • conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • utterly: Completely
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
  • calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
  • convey: To carry or transport something
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
  • rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
  • precision: Performed in a very careful, detailed manner
  • deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • performance: Act of doing something
  • tender: Gentle; with great care or consideration
  • charismatic: Able to attract and make them like you
  • capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
  • unleash: To release or let an animal go
  • profoundly: With a great depth psychologically
  • raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
  • buddy: Friend, usually male
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • holy: Being good according to religious standards
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
  • tide: Way opinions or events are developing or changing
  • affirmation: Statement that something is true
  • deep: Complex and important
  • frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
  • redemption: Trading in a voucher, debt, etc.
  • portrayal: Actor's representation of a character
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
  • human: A person; a man, woman or child
  • testament: Evidence or proof (usually of something good)
  • lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
  • calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
  • explosive: Tending to show strong emotion suddenly
  • nomination: Act of choosing someone for a certain position
  • tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
  • wrath: (Literary) extreme and sometimes violent anger
  • man: Humans in general, including male and female
  • lieutenant: Officer in the army, navy, or air force
  • large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
  • number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
  • bull: Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • ghost: To write a book on behalf of another person
  • unforgettable: Impossible to forget; memorable; impressive
  • boo: To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
  • electrify: To energize or excite people
  • etch: To cut lines on metal to make a picture
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    • ability

      US /əˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power, resources or skill to do something
      • A particular skill or talent.
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    • affirmation

      US /ˌæfɚˈmeʃən/

      UK /ˌæfə'meɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Statement that something is true
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    • back away

      US /bæk əˈwe/

      UK /bæk əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop being involved with, as through fear
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    • behind the scenes

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Secretly or without being known to the public.
      • In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
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    • blend of

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A mixture of different things combined together.
      • A combination of different qualities or elements.
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    • boo

      US /bu/

      UK /bu:/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
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    • buddy

      US /ˈbʌdi/

      UK /'bʌdɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Friend, usually male
      • A term of address, often used informally.
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    • bull

      US /bʊl/

      UK /bʊl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Nonsense; untrue or foolish statements
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    • calculate

      US /ˈkælkjəˌlet/

      UK /'kælkjʊleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To find an answer using mathematics
      • To make an educated guess about something
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    • calm

      US /kɑm/

      UK /kɑ:m/

      • Adjective
      • Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
      • Relaxed and not worried or angry
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
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    • capture

      US /ˈkæptʃɚ/

      UK /'kæptʃə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
      • To record, tape, or film something
      • Noun
      • The act of seizing or taking control of something.
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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    • charismatic

      US /ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk/

      UK /ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Able to attract and make them like you
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    • come after

      US /kʌm ˈæftɚ/

      UK /kʌm ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To follow someone in order to threaten them
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    • come up

      US /kʌm ʌp/

      UK /kʌm ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come closer to someone; approach
      • (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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    • conflict

      US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/

      UK /'kɒnflɪkt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument or struggle between two or more parties
      • A serious disagreement or argument.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
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    • constant battle

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A continuous and persistent struggle or conflict.
      • An internal and never-ending conflict within oneself.
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    • convey

      US /kənˈve/

      UK /kən'veɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To carry or transport something
      • To make aware or tell others information
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    • cultural phenomenon

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
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    • deliver

      US /dɪˈlɪvɚ/

      UK /dɪ'lɪvə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
      • To save someone from a problem or crisis
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    • dialogue

      US /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ, -ˌlɑɡ/

      UK /'daɪəlɒɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Conversation between two or more individuals
      • A discussion or series of discussions between people or groups, especially ones aimed at resolving a problem.
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    • electrify

      US /ɪˈlɛktrəˌfaɪ/

      UK /ɪˈlektrɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To energize or excite people
      • To charge a substance with electricity
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    • etch

      US /ɛtʃ/

      UK /etʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut lines on metal to make a picture
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    • explosive

      US /ɪkˈsplosɪv/

      UK /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Tending to show strong emotion suddenly
      • Occurring very quickly and suddenly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Material which can explode (e.g. a bomb)
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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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    • 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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    • for best

      US /fɚ best/

      UK /fə best/

      • other
      • An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
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    • frank

      US /fræŋk/

      UK /fræŋk/

      • Proper Noun
      • Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stamp envelopes for posting
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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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    • ghost

      US /goʊst/

      UK /gəʊst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To write a book on behalf of another person
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bad effects, memories, and feelings from the past
      • Spirit of a dead person, appearing to the living
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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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    • 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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    • holy

      US /ˈholi/

      UK /'həʊlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Being good according to religious standards
      • Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
      • Interjection
      • An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe.
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    • iconic

      US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/

      UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
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    • in court

      US /ɪn kɔrt/

      UK /in kɔ:t/

      • Phrase
      • Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
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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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    • judge

      US /dʒʌdʒ/

      UK /dʒʌdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who decides on the results of a contest
      • Person who has the power to make a decision
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To reach a decision about who won a contest
      • To form an opinion after careful consideration
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    • keep it up

      US /kip ɪt ʌp/

      UK /ki:p it ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something well
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    • larger than life

      US /ˈlɑrdʒɚ ðən laɪf/

      UK /ˈlɑ:dʒə ðən laɪf/

      • other
      • Very exciting, impressive, or with personality beyond normal limits.
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    • lieutenant

      US /lu:ˈtenənt/

      UK /lefˈtenənt/

      • Noun
      • Officer in the army, navy, or air force
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    • nomination

      US /ˌnɑ:mɪˈneɪʃn/

      UK /ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Act of choosing someone for a certain position
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • old school

      US /old skul/

      UK /əuld sku:l/

      • Adjective
      • Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
      • Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
      • Noun
      • A traditional method or approach.
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    • on the air

      US /ɑn ði er/

      UK /ɔn ðə eə(r)/

      • Phrase
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
      • Publicly discussed or revealed.
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    • out of the way

      US /aʊt ʌv ði we/

      UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/

      • Adjective
      • Remote; isolated.
      • No longer obstructing or hindering.
      • Phrase
      • Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
      • Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
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    • performance

      US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

      UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

      • Noun
      • Act of doing something
      • Activity done to entertain an audience
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    • physical

      US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

      UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Health check at the doctors' or hospital
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the body of a person
      • Concerning things that can be seen or touched
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
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    • portrayal

      US /pɔ:rˈtreɪəl/

      UK /pɔ:ˈtreɪəl/

      • Noun
      • Actor's representation of a character
      • The way person/thing is represented in a book etc.
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    • precision

      US /prɪˈsɪʒən/

      UK /prɪˈsɪʒn/

      • Adjective
      • Performed in a very careful, detailed manner
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being very accurate and exact
      • The degree to which something is accurately or exactly done.
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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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    • profound

      US /prəˈfaʊnd, pro-/

      UK /prə'faʊnd/

      • Adjective
      • Requiring deep thought; difficult to understand
      • Showing a lot of deep thought or understanding
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    • profoundly

      US /prəˈfaʊndlɪ/

      UK /prəˈfaʊndli/

      • Adverb
      • With a great depth psychologically
      • To a very great extent; deeply or intensely.
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /rɔ/

      UK /rɔ:/

      • Adjective
      • Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
      • Being inexperienced
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    • redemption

      US /rɪˈdɛmpʃən/

      UK /rɪˈdempʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Trading in a voucher, debt, etc.
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    • remain

      US /rɪˈmen/

      UK /rɪˈmeɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be left behind; to continue to exist
      • To stay in a place when other people have gone
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    • ride into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a place on horseback or other vehicle.
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
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    • rough

      US /rʌf/

      UK /rʌf/

      • Adjective
      • Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
      • (Of situations) tough; difficult to get through
      • Adverb
      • In a manner that is difficult, or violent
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    • rough around the edges

      US /rʌf əˈraʊnd ðə ˈɛdʒɪz/

      UK /rʌf əˈraund ðə ˈedʒɪz/

      • other
      • Imperfect or unsophisticated but basically good.
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    • speaks volumes

      US /spiks ˈvɑljəmz/

      UK /spi:ks ˈvɒljʊmz/

      • other
      • To strongly convey a message or impression without words.
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    • spot

      US /spɑt/

      UK /spɒt/

      • Noun
      • A certain place or area
      • A difficult time; awkward situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To see someone or something by chance
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    • stark contrast

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
      More
    • subtle

      US /ˈsʌtl/

      UK /'sʌtl/

      • Adjective
      • Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
      • Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
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    • tender

      US /ˈtɛndɚ/

      UK /'tendə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Gentle; with great care or consideration
      • Feeling pain when an area of skin is touched
      • Noun
      • A formal offer for something (e.g. some business)
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    • testament

      US /ˈtɛstəmənt/

      UK /ˈtestəmənt/

      • Noun
      • Evidence or proof (usually of something good)
      • A person's will, especially regarding the disposal of their property.
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • tide

      US /taɪd/

      UK /taɪd/

      • Noun
      • Way opinions or events are developing or changing
      • Regular rise and fall of the level of the sea
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give you what is needed for a short time
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • unforgettable

      US /ˌʌnfərˈgetəbl/

      UK /ˌʌnfəˈgetəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Impossible to forget; memorable; impressive
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    • unleash

      US /ʌnˈliʃ/

      UK /ʌnˈli:ʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To release or let an animal go
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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    • utterly

      US /ˈʌtəli/

      UK /'ʌtəli:/

      • Adverb
      • Completely
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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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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    • wanna

      US /ˈwɑnə/

      UK /'wɒnə/

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

      US /wɛr daʊn/

      UK /wɛə daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To erode or diminish something gradually through constant use or exposure.
      • To gradually weaken or exhaust someone, either physically or emotionally.
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    • wind up

      US //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

      UK //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be brought to a state of great tension
      • To close or finalize something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive or end up in a particular state, situation, or place, especially unintentionally.
      • To bring something to an end; to conclude or finish something.
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    • wrath

      US /ræθ/

      UK /rɒθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (Literary) extreme and sometimes violent anger
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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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    Dive into the incredible career of Robert Duvall with this awesome countdown of his top 10 roles! You'll get to revisit iconic performances from 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now,' while picking up advanced vocabulary and gaining cultural insights into these cinematic masterpieces.

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