Vocabulary

  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • have to: Must do
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • from the top: From the beginning.
  • threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
  • grow into: To be able to wear clothes that were too big
  • number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
  • come up to: To meet expectations
  • take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • regardless of
  • live out: To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
  • push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
  • grow out of: To develop or originate from something.
  • in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
  • in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
  • run against: To compete against someone in an election or contest.
  • in reference to: Relating to; with regard to
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • blow up: To suddenly become angry
  • better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
  • search for: To try to find someone or something.
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • imperative: The state of demanding notice or attention
  • ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
  • statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
  • cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
  • religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
  • attention: Taking notice of someone or something
  • threat: Warning of probable trouble
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
  • fellow: Man or a boy
  • deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
  • mediocre: Average; not outstanding; not very good
  • respect: To follow the established rules
  • provide: To make available; to supply for use
  • corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
  • honor: To fulfill an agreement
  • fit: Good looking; physically attractive
  • prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
  • organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • opt: To choose one thing rather than other choices
  • formidable: Powerful; causing fear and deserving respect
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • worship: Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
  • public: Owned by the government
  • litter: All the baby animals born at once from one mother
  • amendment: A change, addition, or improvement to something
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
  • senate: A board of governors at a college or university
  • betrayal: Act of giving knowledge or information to an enemy
  • republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
  • politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
  • neighbor: Person who lives, or is near, you
  • democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
  • legislature: Official group with the authority to make laws
  • christianity: Beliefs, practices based on teachings of Jesus
  • atheist: Person who does not believe in a god or gods
  • online: Connected to the internet
  • hindu: Of or relating to or supporting Hinduism
  • granddad: Your mother or father's father
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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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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • amendment

      US /əˈmɛndmənt/

      UK /əˈmendmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A change, addition, or improvement to something
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    • atheist

      US /ˈeθiɪst/

      UK /ˈeɪθiɪst/

      • Noun
      • Person who does not believe in a god or gods
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    • attention

      US /əˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /əˈtenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Taking notice of someone or something
      • Noun
      • (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
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    • betrayal

      US /bɪ'treɪəl/

      UK /bɪ'treɪəl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of giving knowledge or information to an enemy
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    • better understanding

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
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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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    • 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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    • christianity

      US /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti, ˌkrɪsti-/

      UK /ˌkrɪstiˈænəti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs, practices based on teachings of Jesus
      • The culture and civilization associated with Christian countries.
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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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    • come up to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To meet expectations
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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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    • corporate

      US /ˈkɔrpərɪt, ˈkɔrprɪt/

      UK /ˈkɔ:pərət/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning (usually large) companies
      • Relating to a large company or group.
      • Noun
      • The overall strategy and direction of a company.
      • The visual and communicative aspects of a company that create its public image.
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    • corruption

      US /kəˈrʌpʃən/

      UK /kəˈrʌpʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being damaged or spoiled
      • Illegal, immoral dishonesty
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    • democrat

      US /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

      UK /'deməkræt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An advocate of democratic principles
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    • deny

      US /dɪˈnaɪ/

      UK /dɪ'naɪ/

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

      US /feθ/

      UK /feɪθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Belief in a god or gods; religion
      • Belief that that something is true without proof
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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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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    • fellow

      US /ˈfɛlo/

      UK /'feləʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Man or a boy
      • Student paid to study and teach after college
      • Adjective
      • Being of the same kind
      • Sharing a particular activity, situation, or characteristic.
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    • fit

      US /fɪt/

      UK /fɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Good looking; physically attractive
      • Having good physical health and strength
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To install a machine, equipment etc.
      • To adjust or change to the right size or shape
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    • formidable

      US /ˈfɔ:rmɪdəbl/

      UK /ˈfɔ:mɪdəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Powerful; causing fear and deserving respect
      • Being very hard to deal with or overcome
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    • from the top

      US /frʌm ði tɑp/

      UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/

      • Phrase
      • From the beginning.
      • From the highest point or position.
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    • get back to

      US /ɡɛt bæk tu/

      UK /ɡet bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get in contact with someone again
      • To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
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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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    • granddad

      US /ˈɡrænˌdæd/

      UK /'grændæd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Your mother or father's father
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    • grow into

      US /ɡro ˈɪntu/

      UK /ɡrəu ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be able to wear clothes that were too big
      • To adjust to over time, e.g. a new job
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    • grow out of

      US /ɡro aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡrəu aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop or originate from something.
      • To become too large for (clothes).
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    • hand out

      US /hænd aʊt/

      UK /hænd aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To distribute papers (often in class)
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hindu

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Of or relating to or supporting Hinduism
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    • honor

      US /ˈɑnɚ/

      UK /'ɒnə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fulfill an agreement
      • To give an award to someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
      • Chance to do something special; privilege
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    • imperative

      US /ɪmˈpɛrətɪv/

      UK /ɪm'perətɪv/

      • Noun
      • The state of demanding notice or attention
      • Adjective
      • Absolutely necessary; that must be done
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    • in on

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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    • in person

      US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/

      UK /in ˈpɜːsn/

      • Adverb
      • Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
      • Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
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    • in reality

      US /ɪn riˈælɪti/

      UK /in riˈæliti/

      • Phrase
      • Actually; in fact; truly.
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    • in reference to

      US /ɪn ˈrɛfərəns tu/

      UK /in ˈrefrəns tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Relating to; with regard to
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    • legislature

      US /ˈlɛdʒɪˌsletʃɚ/

      UK /ˈledʒɪsleɪtʃə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Official group with the authority to make laws
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    • litter

      US /ˈlɪtɚ/

      UK /'lɪtə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • All the baby animals born at once from one mother
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To give birth to more than one animal at once
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    • live out

      US /liv aʊt/

      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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    • mediocre

      US /ˌmidiˈokɚ/

      UK /ˌmi:diˈəʊkə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Average; not outstanding; not very good
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    • neighbor

      US /ˈnebɚ/

      UK /'neɪbə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who lives, or is near, you
      • A country or area next to another.
      • Adjective
      • Situated near or next to something.
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    • number of people

      US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/

      UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/

      • Phrase
      • The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
      • A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
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    • on the basis of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of; using as a reason or justification.
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    • on the internet

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
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    • online

      US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/

      UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Connected to the internet
      • Adverb
      • Via the internet.
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    • opt

      US /ɑ:pt/

      UK /ɒpt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To choose one thing rather than other choices
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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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    • politic

      US /ˈpɑlɪtɪk/

      UK /ˈpɒlətɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Careful what you say; diplomatic
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

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

      US /pruv/

      UK /pru:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
      • To test the quality or worth of something.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To turn out to be; be found to be.
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    • push back

      US /pʊʃ bæk/

      UK /puʃ bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To force someone to withdraw or retreat
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To resist or oppose something.
      • To move something to a later time or date; to postpone.
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    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
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    • religion

      US /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

      UK /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Belief in God or gods that governs people's lives
      • A person's particular system of beliefs and worship.
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    • religious

      US /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

      UK /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
      • Relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity.
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    • republican

      US /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

      UK /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Supporter of the conservative US political party
      • Adjective
      • Of a republic; not favoring a monarchy
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    • respect

      US /rɪˈspɛkt/

      UK /rɪ'spekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow the established rules
      • To think very highly of another person
      • Noun
      • Behavior that follows the established rules
      • Regard or admiration for someone or something
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    • run against

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To compete against someone in an election or contest.
      • To be in opposition or conflict with something.
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    • search for

      US /sɚtʃ fɔr/

      UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find someone or something.
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    • senate

      US /ˈsɛnɪt/

      UK /'senət/

      • Noun
      • A board of governors at a college or university
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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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    • take back

      US /tek bæk/

      UK /teik bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
      • To return something you bought to the store
      • Transitive Verb
      • To retract or withdraw a statement or claim.
      • To regain possession of something.
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
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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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    • threat

      US /θrɛt/

      UK /θret/

      • Noun
      • Warning of probable trouble
      • A warning that you may be harmed
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    • threat to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
      • A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
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    • weigh in

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
      • To give your opinion or enter into a discussion or argument
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer one's opinion or contribute to a discussion or debate.
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    • worship

      US /ˈwɚʃɪp/

      UK /'wɜ:ʃɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take part in a religious service
      • To show great respect towards a god or goddess
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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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