Vocabulary

  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • build up: To increase the amount; collect something
  • right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • in the mix: Being involved or included in a group or activity.
  • to the power of: Indicating exponentiation in math; repeated multiplication.
  • up until now: Until the present time; so far.
  • break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • like a train: In a powerful, unstoppable manner.
  • pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
  • set up
  • being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
  • perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
  • subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • intimate: (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
  • anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • version: Different way that someone interprets something
  • prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
  • dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
  • attention: Taking notice of someone or something
  • tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
  • pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • visual: Of or relating to vision
  • silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
  • string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
  • hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
  • apparent: Easy to see or clearly understand
  • signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • audio: Concerning sound
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • mug: Large ceramic drinking cup with a handle
  • infinitely: Continuing forever without end; very great
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • subtract: To take away a value or amount from another
  • shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • marathon: Lasting for a long time
  • isolate: To identify, consider, or deal with separately
  • puppet: Person or group that is controlled by another
  • legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
  • whine: To complain in an annoying crying voice
  • recharge: To refill a battery, etc. with electricity
  • correspond: To have similarity or equality with something
  • siren: Device that produces loud warning sounds; alarm
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
  • ambience: Atmosphere, mood or feeling of a place
  • hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
  • view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
  • assassin: Person who kills a public figure
  • vocal: Expressing an opinion publicly in a loud way
  • story: One of many floors or levels in a building
  • website: Collection of webpages in one location
  • close: Almost; near
  • climax: Most exciting, intense point in a series of events
  • plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
  • weirdly: In an odd or strange way
  • assassinate: To murder a famous or public figure
  • hitch: To ask for and get (a ride in someone's car)
  • rotary: Turning on an axis like a wheel
  • invisibility: Quality of not being perceivable by the eye
  • singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
  • interconnect: To join or be joined together (computers/theories)
  • reverb: A reverberative effect produced in recorded music by electronic means
  • crescendo: Increase in volume or energy
  • indoor: Located, done, or used inside a building
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    • ambience

      US /ˈæmbiəns, ɑŋˈbjɑŋs/

      UK /ˈæmbiəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Atmosphere, mood or feeling of a place
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    • apparent

      US /əˈpærənt, əˈpɛr-/

      UK /ə'pærənt/

      • Adjective
      • Easy to see or clearly understand
      • Seeming to exist or be true, but may not be
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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    • assassin

      US /əˈsæsn/

      UK /əˈsæsɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who kills a public figure
      B2
      More
    • assassinate

      US /əˈsæsəˌnet/

      UK /ə'sæsɪneɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To murder a famous or public figure
      B2
      More
    • attention

      US /əˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /əˈtenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Taking notice of someone or something
      • Noun
      • (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
      A2TOEIC
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    • audio

      US /ˈɔ:dioʊ/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning sound
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sound, especially when recorded or transmitted.
      B2TOEIC
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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
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    • being with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
      • Supporting someone's opinion or cause.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Accompanying someone; spending time with someone.
      • Supporting someone; agreeing with someone.
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    • break in

      US /brek ɪn/

      UK /breik in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
      • To interrupt someone's conversation, task
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To interrupt a conversation or activity.
      • To wear something new until it becomes comfortable.
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    • build up

      US /bɪld ʌp/

      UK /bild ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the amount; collect something
      • To develop or increase something in stages
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase or develop something gradually.
      • To praise or encourage someone.
      A1
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    • climax

      US /ˈklaɪˌmæks/

      UK /ˈklaɪmæks/

      • Noun
      • Most exciting, intense point in a series of events
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To reach the most intense and exciting part
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    • correspond

      US /ˌkɔ:rəˈspɑ:nd/

      UK /ˌkɒrəˈspɒnd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have similarity or equality with something
      • To write letters or emails to someone
      B1
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    • crescendo

      US /krəˈʃɛndo/

      UK /krə'ʃendəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Increase in volume or energy
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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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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
      A2
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    • hang

      US /hæŋ/

      UK /hæŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
      • To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To float, move softly, or remain in the air
      • To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
      A2
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    • hitch

      US /hɪtʃ/

      UK /hɪtʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To ask for and get (a ride in someone's car)
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach a trailer to a car; tow
      B2
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    • in the mix

      US /ɪn ðə ˈmɪks/

      UK /in ðə ˈmiks/

      • other
      • Being involved or included in a group or activity.
      B2
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    • indoor

      US /ˈɪnˌdɔr, -ˌdor/

      UK /ˈɪndɔ:(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Located, done, or used inside a building
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    • infinitely

      US /ˈɪnfənɪtlɪ/

      UK /ˈɪnfɪnətli/

      • Adverb
      • Continuing forever without end; very great
      B2
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    • interconnect

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join or be joined together (computers/theories)
      B2
      More
    • intimate

      US /ˈɪntəmɪt/

      UK /'ɪntɪmət/

      • Adjective
      • (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
      • Private and personal things shared with another
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone understand without saying directly
      B1TOEIC
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    • invisibility

      US /ɪnˌvɪzə'bɪlətɪ/

      UK /ɪnˌvɪzə'bɪlətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of not being perceivable by the eye
      B1
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    • isolate

      US /ˈaɪsəˌlet/

      UK /ˈaɪsəleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To identify, consider, or deal with separately
      • To keep in a place or situation apart from others
      B1
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    • legendary

      US /ˈledʒənderi/

      UK /ˈledʒəndri/

      • Adjective
      • Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
      • Remarkable enough to be famous; very well known.
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    • like a train

      US /laɪk ə treɪn/

      UK /laɪk ə treɪn/

      • other
      • In a powerful, unstoppable manner.
      B2
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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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    • marathon

      US /'mærəθɑ:n/

      UK /'mærəθən/

      • Adjective
      • Lasting for a long time
      • Countable Noun
      • Running race that is run over a distance of 42km
      • A long-lasting event, often involving endurance or persistence.
      B2
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    • mug

      US /mʌɡ/

      UK /mʌɡ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large ceramic drinking cup with a handle
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attack someone to rob them
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    • on the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
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    • pace

      US /pes/

      UK /peɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
      • Single step, often used to measure a distance
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To set and control your speed, as in a race
      • To walk with slow purposeful steps
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    • perspective

      US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/

      UK /pə'spektɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
      • Ability to understand what is important in life
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    • pitch

      US /pɪtʃ/

      UK /pɪtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
      • To throw a baseball to a batter
      • Noun
      • Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
      • Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
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    • prime

      US /praɪm/

      UK /praɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get a person ready for; prepare someone
      • To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the highest in quality or value
      • Concerning the highest level of achievement
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    • process

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
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    • pull back

      US /pʊl bæk/

      UK /pul bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move to a safer area; retreat
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    • puppet

      US /ˈpʌpɪt/

      UK /ˈpʌpɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person or group that is controlled by another
      • Doll that is moved by strings or your hands
      B2
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    • recharge

      US /riˈtʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /ˌri:'tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refill a battery, etc. with electricity
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To re-energize yourself through rest or eating
      B2
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    • reverb

      US /ˈri:vɜ:rb/

      UK /ˈri:vɜ:b/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A reverberative effect produced in recorded music by electronic means
      • An effect added to audio to simulate the sound of a space.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to reverberate; to echo.
      B2
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    • right in front

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
      • In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
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    • rotary

      US /ˈroʊtəri/

      UK /ˈrəʊtəri/

      • Adjective
      • Turning on an axis like a wheel
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    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • shot

      US /ʃɑt/

      UK /ʃɒt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kick or throw a ball at a goal
      • To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
      • Countable Noun
      • An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
      A2
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    • signal

      US /ˈsɪɡnəl/

      UK /'sɪɡnəl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be evidence/an indication something will happen
      • To make a noise or motion to tell someone to start
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Evidence or an indication something will happen
      • Movement of a hand or other means to send messages
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    • silence

      US /ˈsaɪləns/

      UK /'saɪləns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being quiet and not talking for a time
      • When there is not sound or noise; complete quiet
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop the noise that something is making
      • To prevent someone from expressing thoughts
      A2
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    • singe

      US /sɪndʒ/

      UK /sɪndʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn lightly, often to remove hair
      C2
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    • siren

      US /ˈsaɪrən/

      UK /'saɪrən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device that produces loud warning sounds; alarm
      • Noun
      • Woman who attracts men toward danger
      B2
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    • string

      US /strɪŋ/

      UK /strɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tie or connect things together with a thread
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A line of connected objects
      • Thick thread; thin rope
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    • subscribe

      US /səbˈskraɪb/

      UK /səb'skraɪb/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To regularly pay to receive a service
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    • subtract

      US /səbˈtrækt/

      UK /səbˈtrækt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take away a value or amount from another
      • To take away a value or amount from another
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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    • tension

      US /ˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /'tenʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
      • Degree to which something is stretched tight
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    • to the power of

      US /tu ðə ˈpaʊɚ əv/

      UK /tu ðə ˈpaʊə əv/

      • other
      • Indicating exponentiation in math; repeated multiplication.
      B2
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    • up until now

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Until the present time; so far.
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    • version

      US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ˈvə:ʃən/

      • Noun
      • Different way that someone interprets something
      • New or different form of something
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    • visual

      US /ˈvɪʒuəl/

      UK /'vɪʒʊəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of or relating to vision
      • Noun
      • Pictures/images used to help audience understand
      • A picture, map, piece of film, or other visual representation.
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    • vocal

      US /ˈvoʊkl/

      UK /ˈvəʊkl/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing an opinion publicly in a loud way
      • Concerning the voice
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    • weirdly

      US /wɪrdlɪ/

      UK /wɪədlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In an odd or strange way
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    • whine

      US /hwaɪn, waɪn/

      UK /waɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To complain in an annoying crying voice
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Complaints made in an annoying crying voice
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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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