Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in the black: Operating with a profit; not in debt.
  • in attendance: Present at a particular event or meeting.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • get around to: To finally start doing something you avoided doing
  • on the nose: Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
  • wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
  • stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • consider: To think carefully about something
  • stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
  • clue: Information that helps explain something; hint
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
  • embarrassed: To cause someone to feel ashamed
  • intelligent: Smart; able to think and reason
  • switch: A change or shift from one method to another
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • text: To send a message by phone or other device
  • haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
  • quarter: 25 cents
  • compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
  • brick: Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
  • century: Period of 100 years
  • thread: Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
  • terrible: Very bad; horrible
  • ceremony: Special social or religious event
  • rumor: To gossip; to tell a story about other people
  • anniversary: Date occuring every year of a past event, wedding
  • subtract: To take away a value or amount from another
  • quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
  • faithful: (Religious) people who believe in a god or gods
  • minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • bail: Money given to ensure prisoner returns to a court
  • return: To hit something back to the other player or team
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
  • touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
  • attendance: Number of people present at a place or event
  • illuminated: To supply light to something
  • fellowship: Friendly feeling or relationship
  • update: Addition of a current version of something
  • temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
  • unbelievable: Being very hard to believe; very great
  • instructional: Concerning or providing instruction
  • creme: (Cookery) cream
  • mini: Small British car
  • shire: Old name for a county in Britain; country area
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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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    • anniversary

      US /ˌænəˈvɚsəri/

      UK /ˌænɪ'vɜ:sərɪ/

      • Noun
      • Date occuring every year of a past event, wedding
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • attendance

      US /əˈtɛndəns/

      UK /əˈtendəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number of people present at a place or event
      • State of being present at a place or event
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    • bail

      US /bel/

      UK /beɪl/

      • Noun
      • Money given to ensure prisoner returns to a court
      • Transitive Verb
      • To obtain release of a prisoner by giving money
      • To throw water out of a boat to prevent it sinking
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    • brick

      US /brɪk/

      UK /brɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
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    • ceremony

      US /ˈsɛrəˌmoni/

      UK /'serəmənɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special social or religious event
      • Rigidly formal way of behaving
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    • clue

      US /klu/

      UK /klu:/

      • Noun
      • Information that helps explain something; hint
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    • compete

      US /kəmˈpit/

      UK /kəmˈpi:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
      • To try to gain something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
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    • creme

      US /k'rem/

      UK /k'rem/

      • Noun
      • (Cookery) cream
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    • direct

      US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/

      UK /də'rekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
      • To show the way by conducting or leading
      • Adverb
      • Coming straight from something
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    • embarrassed

      US /ɪmˈbærəst/

      UK /ɪmˈbærəst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel ashamed
      • Feeling awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.
      • Adjective
      • Ashamed
      • Showing signs of embarrassment.
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    • faithful

      US /ˈfeθfəl/

      UK /'feɪθfl/

      • Noun
      • (Religious) people who believe in a god or gods
      • Adjective
      • Showing constant support for someone or something
      • Worthy of trust
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    • fellowship

      US /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/

      UK /ˈfeləʊʃɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Friendly feeling or relationship
      • Countable Noun
      • Group sharing similar religious beliefs or hopes
      • A financial grant of money given to a student
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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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    • folk

      US /fok/

      UK /fəʊk/

      • Adjective
      • (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ordinary common people
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    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

      • Adverb
      • Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
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    • get around to

      US /ɡɛt əˈraʊnd tu/

      UK /ɡet əˈraund tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To finally start doing something you avoided doing
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • illuminated

      US /ɪˈlʊməˌnetɪd/

      UK /ɪˈlu:mɪneɪtɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To supply light to something
      • To make something easier to understand
      • Adjective
      • Decorated with gold or silver; often used to describe manuscripts.
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    • in attendance

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present at a particular event or meeting.
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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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    • in the black

      US /ɪn ði blæk/

      UK /in ðə blæk/

      • Adjective
      • Operating with a profit; not in debt.
      • Phrase
      • Having a positive balance; out of debt.
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    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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    • in touch

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having contact or communication with someone.
      • Aware of or informed about something.
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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
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    • instructional

      US /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənl/

      UK /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or providing instruction
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    • intelligent

      US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒənt/

      UK /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/

      • Adjective
      • Smart; able to think and reason
      • Having a good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend.
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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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    • mini

      US /ˈmɪni/

      UK /'mɪnɪ/

      • Noun
      • Small British car
      • A very short skirt
      • Prefix
      • Small
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    • on the nose

      US /ɑn ði noz/

      UK /ɔn ðə nəuz/

      • Adverb
      • Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
      • Adjective
      • Having a strong and distinct aroma, especially in wine tasting.
      • Completely accurate or correct.
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    • on the spot

      US /ɑn ði spɑt/

      UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/

      • Phrase
      • Immediately; at that location.
      • Present and ready for action or responsibility.
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    • quarter

      US /ˈkwɔrtɚ/

      UK /'kwɔ:tə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • 25 cents
      • 3-month period of time for businesses, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To split something into four equal parts
      • To give a soldier a place to live for a short time
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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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    • shire

      US /ʃaɪr/

      UK /ˈʃaɪə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Old name for a county in Britain; country area
      • British breed of large heavy draft horse
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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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    • stick

      US /stɪk/

      UK /stɪk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To push a sharp or pointed object into something
      • To join together using glue or paste
      • Countable Noun
      • Long thin piece of wood from a tree
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    • stick around

      US /stɪk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /stik əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain in place; not leave or go
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    • stunning

      US /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

      UK /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
      • To incapacitate using a special gun
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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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    • switch

      US /swɪtʃ/

      UK /swɪtʃ/

      • Noun
      • A change or shift from one method to another
      • Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
      • Transitive Verb
      • To exchange or replace something for another thing
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    • temple

      US /ˈtɛmpəl/

      UK /'templ/

      • Noun
      • A flat area on the side of the forehead
      • Place for worship in many religions
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    • terrible

      US /ˈtɛrəbəl/

      UK /ˈterəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very bad; horrible
      • Causing great fear; frightening
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    • thread

      US /θrɛd/

      UK /θred/

      • Noun
      • Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
      • A long, very thin, material used to sew cloth
      • Transitive Verb
      • To move yourself through a crowded or narrow space
      • To put wire, string, etc. through a hole or needle
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    • unbelievable

      US /ˌʌnbɪˈlivəbəl/

      UK /ˌʌnbɪˈli:vəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being very hard to believe; very great
      • Extremely good or impressive; amazing.
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    • update

      US /ʌpˈdet/

      UK /ˌʌpˈdeɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Addition of a current version of something
      • New information or data to make more current
      • Transitive Verb
      • To download the latest version of software
      • To make more current or modern
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    • wall in

      US /wɔl ɪn/

      UK /wɔ:l ɪn/

      • other
      • To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
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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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