Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • post up: In basketball, to position oneself in the low post area near the basket.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • kid on: To joke or tease someone or pretend something is not true.
  • get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
  • burn out: To overwork to mental or physical exhaustion
  • play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • As luck would have it: By chance; fortunately; coincidentally.
  • my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
  • slow down: To reduce the speed
  • cast on: To create the first row of stitches in knitting.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
  • accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
  • brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
  • brag: To speak too proudly about yourself
  • silly: Careless
  • fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
  • contact: Touching or feeling something
  • wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
  • punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • dirt: Loose earth or soil
  • retina: Part of the eye that senses light
  • mad: Very angry
  • crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • swing: Movement in a curved motion
  • collide: To come together or crash with a lot of force
  • nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
  • elderly: Being very old
  • lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
  • fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
  • elbow: Middle part of the arm, which bends
  • burn: To destroy with fire
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • wizard: Man with magical powers
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • vacant: Having no fixtures, furniture, or inhabitants
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • happen: To take place or occur
  • hurt: To cause pain, damage or injury
  • warrior: Courageous or skilled fighter in a battle or war
  • hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
  • pendulum: Weight on chain/cord swinging from a fixed point
  • halo: Circle of light
  • unicorn: Horselike mythical animal with a horn on forehead
  • gorilla: Very large African ape, usually with dark fur
  • playground: Outdoor area for children to play in
  • gag: To cover someone's mouth so they cannot speak
  • ninja: Japanese martial arts warrior, often an assassin
  • tuxedo: (Formal) jacket trousers, often worn with bow tie
  • barefoot: (Walking) without shoes
  • limousine: Luxurious long automobile
  • moisturize: To apply moisturizer or cream to (skin)
  • crouch: To bend your back forward from the waist on down
  • dragon: Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
  • turd: Obscene terms for feces
  • goblin: Fictional creature that likes to cause trouble
  • spinner: Board with a spinning arrow used in some games
  • kinky: Sexually deviant
  • clobber: To strike violently and repeatedly
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    • accent

      US /ˈækˌsɛnt/

      UK /'æksent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
      • Noun
      • Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
      • Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
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    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
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    • As luck would have it

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • By chance; fortunately; coincidentally.
      A1
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    • barefoot

      US /ˈbɛrfʊt/

      UK /'beəfʊt/

      • Adjective
      • (Walking) without shoes
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    • brag

      US /bræɡ/

      UK /bræɡ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To speak too proudly about yourself
      • Noun
      • A statement expressing excessive pride.
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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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    • burn out

      US /bɚn aʊt/

      UK /bə:n aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To overwork to mental or physical exhaustion
      • To stop burning because fuel is consumed
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To become extremely tired or exhausted, often due to prolonged stress.
      A1
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    • cast on

      US /kæst ɑn/

      UK /kɑ:st ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To create the first row of stitches in knitting.
      • To put a spell on someone or something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To assign a role to an actor.
      • To cause (light, shadow, etc.) to appear on a surface.
      A1
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    • clobber

      US /ˈklɑ:bə(r)/

      UK /ˈklɒbə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike violently and repeatedly
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    • collide

      US /kəˈlaɪd/

      UK /kəˈlaɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come together or crash with a lot of force
      • To disagree with or be very different from others
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    • contact

      US /ˈkɑnˌtækt/

      UK /'kɒntækt/

      • Adjective
      • Touching or feeling something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Touching or feeling something
      • Object that allows electricity to run through it
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    • crouch

      US /kraʊtʃ/

      UK /kraʊtʃ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To bend your back forward from the waist on down
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    • culture

      US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs and customs of a particular group
      • The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
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    • dirt

      US /dɚt/

      UK /dɜ:t/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Loose earth or soil
      • A substance, such as mud or dust, that makes something dirty.
      • Countable Noun
      • A track made of compacted earth or soil.
      A2
      More
    • dragon

      US /ˈdræɡən/

      UK /ˈdrægən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
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    • elbow

      US /ˈɛlˌbo/

      UK /'elbəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Middle part of the arm, which bends
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push another person with the side of your arm
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    • elderly

      US /ˈeldərli/

      UK /ˈeldəli/

      • Adjective
      • Being very old
      A2
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    • fantastic

      US /fænˈtæstɪk/

      UK /fænˈtæstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Strange or unusual in design or appearance
      • Very large, fast or great
      A2
      More
    • fine

      US /faɪn/

      UK /faɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Good, acceptable or satisfactory
      • Of high quality; made with great skill
      • Countable Noun
      • Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
      • (at the end of a piece of music) the end
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
      A2
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    • gag

      US /ɡæɡ/

      UK /gæg/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover someone's mouth so they cannot speak
      • To force someone to not talk about something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Prank, trick, or joke
      B2
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    • get lost

      US /ɡɛt lɔst/

      UK /ɡet lɔ:st/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
      • To become unable to find your way; to lose your sense of direction.
      • Interjection
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
      A1
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    • goblin

      US /ˈɡɑblɪn/

      UK /'ɡɒblɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Fictional creature that likes to cause trouble
      B2
      More
    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • gorilla

      US /ɡəˈrɪlə/

      UK /gəˈrɪlə/

      • Countable Noun
      • Very large African ape, usually with dark fur
      B2
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    • halo

      US /ˈhelo/

      UK /'heɪləʊ/

      • Noun
      • Circle of light
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • kid on

      US /kɪd ɑn/

      UK /kid ɒn/

      • other
      • To joke or tease someone or pretend something is not true.
      B2
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    • kinky

      US /ˈkɪŋki/

      UK /'kɪŋkɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Sexually deviant
      C1
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    • limousine

      US /ˌlɪməˈzin, ˈlɪməˌzin/

      UK /ˈlɪməzi:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Luxurious long automobile
      B2
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    • lord

      US /lɔrd/

      UK /lɔ:d/

      • Noun
      • (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
      • Man with power and authority; a nobleman
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act as though you can tell people what to do
      A2
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    • mad

      US /mæd/

      UK /mæd/

      • Adjective
      • Very angry
      • Enthusiastic about something
      A2
      More
    • moisturize

      US /ˈmɔɪstʃəˌraɪz/

      UK /ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply moisturizer or cream to (skin)
      B1
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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    • my eye

      US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/

      UK /ˈmaɪ ai/

      • other
      • Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
      B2
      More
    • nail

      US /nel/

      UK /neɪl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
      • Hard part at the end of your finger
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach things together with metal nails
      • To catch someone doing an illegal activity
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • ninja

      US /'nɪndʒə/

      UK /ˈnɪndʒə/

      • Noun
      • Japanese martial arts warrior, often an assassin
      C1
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    • of any kind

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Of any type or variety whatsoever.
      • To any degree or extent.
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    • pendulum

      US /ˈpɛndʒələm, ˈpɛndjə-, ˈpɛndə-/

      UK /'pendjələm/

      • Countable Noun
      • Weight on chain/cord swinging from a fixed point
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    • phenomenon

      US /fɪˈnɑməˌnɑn, -nən/

      UK /fə'nɒmɪnən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unusual event, fact that can be studied
      • Interesting or unusual person, group
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    • play in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or compete in a game or competition.
      • To have a role in a theatrical production.
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    • playground

      US /ˈpleˌɡraʊnd/

      UK /ˈpleɪgraʊnd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Outdoor area for children to play in
      B2
      More
    • post up

      US /post ʌp/

      UK /pəust ʌp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • In basketball, to position oneself in the low post area near the basket.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To publish or upload content online.
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    • punch

      US /pʌntʃ/

      UK /pʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something very hard with a closed hand
      • To make a hole in something with a special tool
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    • retina

      US /ˈretənə/

      UK /ˈretɪnə/

      • Noun
      • Part of the eye that senses light
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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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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
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    • silly

      US /ˈsɪli/

      UK /'sɪlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Careless
      • Acting funny or playfully
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    • slow down

      US /slo daʊn/

      UK /sləu daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the speed
      • To become less active or busy.
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    • spinner

      US /ˈspɪnɚ/

      UK /'spɪnə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Board with a spinning arrow used in some games
      • Someone who spins a ball when throwing it
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    • square

      US /skwɛr/

      UK /skweə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
      • The result of multiplying Length by the width
      • Adjective
      • Being fair or honest
      • Multiply a number by itself e.g. 2x2 or 6x6
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    • swing

      US /swɪŋ/

      UK /swɪŋ/

      • Noun
      • Movement in a curved motion
      • Flowing, curved movement, e.g. of the arm
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something in a back and forth motion
      • To move in a back and forth motion, while hanging
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    • turd

      US /tɜ:rd/

      UK /tɜ:d/

      • Noun
      • Obscene terms for feces
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    • tuxedo

      US /tʌkˈsi:doʊ/

      UK /tʌkˈsi:dəʊ/

      • Noun
      • (Formal) jacket trousers, often worn with bow tie
      C1
      More
    • unicorn

      US /ˈjunɪˌkɔrn/

      UK /ˈju:nɪkɔ:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Horselike mythical animal with a horn on forehead
      B2
      More
    • vacant

      US /ˈvekənt/

      UK /ˈveɪkənt/

      • Adjective
      • Having no fixtures, furniture, or inhabitants
      • Available; not filled.
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    • wander

      US /ˈwɑ:ndə(r)/

      UK /ˈwɒndə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move through a place with no particular purpose
      • To move through a place with no particular purpose
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    • warrior

      US /ˈwɔriɚ,ˈwɑr-/

      UK /'wɒrɪə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Courageous or skilled fighter in a battle or war
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    • wizard

      US /ˈwɪzəd/

      UK /'wɪzəd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Man with magical powers
      • Adjective
      • Exceptionally good
      B2
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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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