Vocabulary

  • of late: Recently; lately.
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • at one time or another: Occasionally or sometime during life or a period.
  • live out: To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
  • strike back: To retaliate or counterattack.
  • at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
  • at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • in good hands: Under the care and protection of someone competent and trustworthy.
  • show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
  • tv show: A television program.
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • settle down: To become calm and relaxed after not being so
  • play ball: Cooperate or act in agreement with others.
  • with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • trash talk: Insulting or boastful speech intended to demoralize, intimidate, or humiliate someone, especially an opponent.
  • or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
  • content: Being happy or satisfied
  • genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
  • period: Set amount of time during which events take place
  • genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
  • description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • immediately: Without any delay; straight away
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
  • insecure: Lacking confidence or certainty about yourself
  • maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
  • adapt: To change something for a different function
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • retain: To continue to have or use; keep the quality of
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
  • click: To work well with someone or something
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
  • criticize: To assess the work of others
  • idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
  • bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
  • comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
  • sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • ginger: Being reddish-brown in color
  • snuck: To move around in a way so no one will see you
  • jab: To hit with a short straight blow
  • online: Connected to the internet
  • unlock: To use a key or code to open something
  • riff: Short series of repeated notes in music
  • freeman: Someone who is not a slave
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • adapt

      US /əˈdæpt/

      UK /ə'dæpt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change something for a different function
      • To change something to fit or suit a new purpose
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To change your behaviour so that it is easier to live in a new place or situation
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • at home

      US /ĂŚt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • at odds

      US /æt ɑdz/

      UK /æt ɔdz/

      • Phrase
      • In a state of conflict or disagreement
      • Adjective
      • In a state of disagreement or conflict.
      • Inconsistent or incompatible.
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    • at one time or another

      US /ˌæt wʌn taɪm ɔr əˈnʌðɚ/

      UK /ˌæt wʌn taɪm ɔ: ˌəˈnʌðə/

      • other
      • Occasionally or sometime during life or a period.
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    • at times

      US /ĂŚt taÉŞmz/

      UK /ĂŚt taÉŞmz/

      • Phrase
      • Sometimes; occasionally.
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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    • bill

      US /bÉŞl/

      UK /bÉŞl/

      • Noun
      • Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
      • Sign or poster advertising something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To request payment by handing over an invoice
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    • bother

      US /ˈbɑðɚ/

      UK /'bɒðə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
      • To take the trouble to do something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Problems, concern or worry for someone
      • A disturbance; trouble
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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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    • comfortable

      US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/

      UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
      • Being relaxed, warm or happy
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    • content

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/

      UK /'kɒntent/

      • Adjective
      • Being happy or satisfied
      • In a state of peaceful happiness.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information in something, e.g. book or computer
      • The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
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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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    • cope with

      US /kop wɪð/

      UK /kəup wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
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    • criticize

      US /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/

      UK /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To assess the work of others
      • To say that someone or something is bad
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    • description

      US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

      UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/

      • Noun
      • Explanation of what something is like, looks like
      • The type or nature of someone or something.
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    • dynamic

      US /daiˈnÌmik/

      UK /daɪˈnÌmɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Always active or energetic; getting things done
      B1TOEIC
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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.
      A1
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    • film

      US /fÉŞlm/

      UK /fÉŞlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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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
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    • for the most part

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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    • freeman

      US /ˈfrimən/

      UK /'fri:mən/

      • Noun
      • Someone who is not a slave
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    • genuine

      US /ˈdʒɛnjuɪn/

      UK /ˈdʒenjuɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
      • Being sincere in your actions or character
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    • genuinely

      US /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnlɪ/

      UK /'dʒenjʊɪnlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
      • In a sincere and honest way.
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    • ginger

      US /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/

      UK /ˈdʒɪndʒə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Being reddish-brown in color
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Root with a hot strong taste used in cooking
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
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    • idiot

      US /ˈɪdiət/

      UK /'ɪdɪət/

      • Noun
      • A person who is foolish or not very smart
      B2
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    • in good hands

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Under the care and protection of someone competent and trustworthy.
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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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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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    • insecure

      US /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊr/

      UK /ˌɪnsɪ'kjʊə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking confidence or certainty about yourself
      • Not being safe or stable
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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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    • jab

      US /dʒæb/

      UK /dʒæb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit with a short straight blow
      • Countable Noun
      • A short straight blow
      • A medical injection, e.g. against a disease
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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    • live out

      US /liv aƊt/

      UK /liv aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
      • To live somewhere that is not the place where you work.
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk ĂŚt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • maintain

      US /menˈten/

      UK /meÉŞn'teÉŞn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep saying something a certain way
      • To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
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    • of late

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Recently; lately.
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    • online

      US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/

      UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Connected to the internet
      • Adverb
      • Via the internet.
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    • or simply

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
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    • overly

      US /ˈoʊvərli/

      UK /ˈəʊvəli/

      • Adverb
      • To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
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    • play ball

      US /pleɪ bɔl/

      UK /pleɪ bɔ:l/

      • other
      • Cooperate or act in agreement with others.
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    • privacy

      US /ˈpraɪvəsi/

      UK /ˈprɪvəsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being hidden from the presence of others
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    • retain

      US /rɪˈten/

      UK /rÉŞ'teÉŞn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To continue to have or use; keep the quality of
      • To keep one thing inside another for a time
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    • ridiculous

      US /rɪˈdɪkjələs/

      UK /rɪˈdɪkjələs/

      • Adjective
      • Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
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    • riff

      US /rÉŞf/

      UK /rÉŞf/

      • Noun
      • Short series of repeated notes in music
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To play a riff or series of riffs.
      • To improvise or elaborate on a theme or idea.
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    • settle down

      US /ˈsɛtl daʊn/

      UK /ˈsetl daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become calm and relaxed after not being so
      • To begin living in a stable and ordinary way
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    • show in

      US /ʃo ɪn/

      UK /ʃəu ɪn/

      • other
      • To lead someone into a room or building.
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    • snuck

      US /snƌk/

      UK /snƌk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move around in a way so no one will see you
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take something somewhere/give secretly
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    • sponsor

      US /ˈspɑ:nsə(r)/

      UK /ˈspɒnsə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person that supports the passage of a new law
      • Person giving money for someone's education
      • Transitive Verb
      • To support the passage of a new law
      • To help someone succeed by giving them money
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    • strike back

      US /straÉŞk bĂŚk/

      UK /straik bĂŚk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To retaliate or counterattack.
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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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    • trash talk

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Insulting or boastful speech intended to demoralize, intimidate, or humiliate someone, especially an opponent.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in insulting or boastful speech intended to demoralize, intimidate, or humiliate someone, especially an opponent.
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    • tv show

      US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/

      UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/

      • Noun
      • A television program.
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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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    • 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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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
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    • with just

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
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    • with respect to

      US /wɪð rɪˈspɛkt tu/

      UK /wið risˈpekt tu:/

      • Preposition
      • In relation to; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • In relation to; concerning.
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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
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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/breÉŞv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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