Vocabulary

  • on fire: Very successful or popular
  • set on: To attack
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • stand together: To unite in support or defense as a group.
  • run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
  • on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • fully operational: Completely functioning and ready for use.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • carry out
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • up and running: Fully operational; functioning correctly.
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • log on: To gain access to a computer or network by entering a username and password.
  • devastating: To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
  • urge: A strong desire for something
  • treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
  • claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
  • property: Particular quality that someone or something has
  • establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
  • occur: To come to pass or to happen
  • concern: To be about a particular topic
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
  • vicinity: Surrounding or nearby region; proximity
  • expertise: The special knowledge that an expert has
  • footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
  • reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
  • pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
  • counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
  • declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
  • authenticity: Quality of being genuine, not a fake or copy
  • incident: Event, usually unusual or important; accident
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • flee: To leave somewhere urgently, to avoid danger
  • accuracy: Being exactly right; correctness
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • condemn: To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
  • tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
  • ignite: To catch fire
  • investigation: Search for information about something
  • log: To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
  • evacuate: To move people from dangerous to a safe places
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • horrific: Terrifying and shocking
  • volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • attend: To take care of someone in need
  • secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
  • service: Work that a person does to assist others
  • area: Amount of measured space
  • inquiry: Process of seeking information
  • underway: Happening now
  • specialist: Person who works in one specific area or field
  • precaution: Action performed in order to prevent trouble
  • anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
  • meet: To provide something that is necessary
  • hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
  • come: To arrive at a place
  • belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • brigade: Official group who give help or rescue
  • arson: Crime of burning property
  • synagogue: Place of worship in the Jewish religion
  • archbishop: (Catholic) bishop controlling churches in an area
  • passover: Jewish religious holiday
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    • accuracy

      US /ˈækjərəsi/

      UK /ˈækjərəsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Being exactly right; correctness
      • The degree to which something is close to the true value.
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    • anti

      US /ˈæntaɪ, -ti/

      UK /'æntɪ/

      • Adjective
      • A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
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    • archbishop

      US /ɑrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

      UK /ˌɑ:tʃˈbɪʃəp/

      • Countable Noun
      • (Catholic) bishop controlling churches in an area
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    • arson

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Crime of burning property
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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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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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    • attend

      US /əˈtɛnd/

      UK /əˈtend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of someone in need
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To listen or watch carefully; to concentrate
      • To be present at an event
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    • authenticity

      US /ˌɔθənˈtɪsətɪ/

      UK /ˌɔ:θenˈtɪsəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being genuine, not a fake or copy
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
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    • brigade

      US /brɪˈɡeɪd/

      UK /brɪ'ɡeɪd/

      • Noun
      • Official group who give help or rescue
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    • carry out

      US /ˈkæri aʊt/

      UK /ˈkæri aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fulfill or perform your instructions, duty
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To perform or execute a task, order, or plan.
      • To remove something or someone from a place.
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    • claim

      US /klem/

      UK /kleɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • To say that something is true, often without proof.
      • A statement that something is true.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
      • To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
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    • community

      US /kəˈmjunɪti/

      UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people who share a common idea or area
      • A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
      • Shared or participated in by all members of a group
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    • concern

      US /kənˈsɚn/

      UK /kənˈsɜ:n/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be about a particular topic
      • To have a direct impact on someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Company, firm or business
      • Feeling of worry or anxiety
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    • condemn

      US /kənˈdɛm/

      UK /kənˈdem/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
      • To state strongly that person, thing is bad, wrong
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    • counter

      US /ˈkaʊntɚ/

      UK /'kaʊntə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say or do something in opposition or resistance
      • To try to prevent, as by making a different point
      • Prefix
      • Being opposite or against something
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    • declare

      US /dɪˈklɛr/

      UK /dɪ'kleə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a statement in a strong and confident way
      • To show the cost of things purchased overseas
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    • devastating

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
      • Adjective
      • Destroying everything; very shocking
      • Causing great emotional pain or shock.
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    • establish

      US /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

      UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To set or create something to last for a long time
      • To use facts, evidence to show truth or clarity
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    • evacuate

      US /ɪˈvækjuˌet/

      UK /ɪ'vækjʊeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To move people from dangerous to a safe places
      B2
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    • expertise

      US /ˌekspɜːrˈtiːz/

      UK /ˌekspɜ:ˈti:z/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The special knowledge that an expert has
      • Expert skill or knowledge in a particular field.
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    • explode

      US /ɪkˈsplod/

      UK /ɪk'spləʊd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
      • To increase in number or amount very quickly
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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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    • flee

      US /fli/

      UK /fli:/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To leave somewhere urgently, to avoid danger
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    • footage

      US /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A certain amount of film or video of something
      • The length or amount of something measured in feet.
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    • fully operational

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Completely functioning and ready for use.
      • Ready for military action or deployment.
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    • horrific

      US /hɔˈrɪfɪk, hɑ-/

      UK /həˈrɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Terrifying and shocking
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    • identify

      US /aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪ/

      UK /aɪ'dentɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To indicate who or what someone or something is
      • To say exactly what something is
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    • ignite

      US /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

      UK /ɪɡ'naɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To catch fire
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause something to start burning
      • To give energy to something or someone
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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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    • incident

      US / ˈɪnsɪdənt/

      UK /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Event, usually unusual or important; accident
      • A political event that causes difficulties.
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    • inquiry

      US /ɪnˈkwaɪri, ˈɪnˌkwaɪri, ˈɪnkwəri, ˈɪŋ-/

      UK /ɪn'kwaɪərɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of seeking information
      • Official examination to get information
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    • investigation

      US /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeʃən/

      UK /ɪnˌvestɪ'ɡeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Search for information about something
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    • log

      US /lɔ:g/

      UK /lɒg/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
      • To leave a website or computer account
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Detailed account of events and progress on journey
      • Piece of a tree that has fallen or been cut
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    • log on

      US /lɔɡ ɑn/

      UK /lɔɡ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain access to a computer or network by entering a username and password.
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    • occur

      US /əˈkɚ/

      UK /əˈkɜ:(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To come to pass or to happen
      • To be found to exist; to be present.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • on board

      US /ɑn bɔrd/

      UK /ɔn bɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
      • Adverb
      • On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
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    • on fire

      US /ɑn faɪr/

      UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/

      • Adjective
      • Very successful or popular
      • Burning
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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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    • passover

      US /ˈpæsˌovɚ/

      UK /ˈpɑ:səʊvə(r)/

      • Proper Noun
      • Jewish religious holiday
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    • pour

      US /pɔr, por/

      UK /pɔ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
      • To make something flow in a steady stream
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    • precaution

      US /prɪˈkɔʃən/

      UK /prɪˈkɔ:ʃn/

      • Noun
      • Action performed in order to prevent trouble
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    • property

      US /ˈprɑpəti/

      UK /'prɒpətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular quality that someone or something has
      • Buildings or piece of land owned by someone
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    • put out

      US /pʊt aʊt/

      UK /put aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To publish, e.g. a book
      • To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
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    • reaction

      US /riˈækʃən/

      UK /rɪ'ækʃn/

      • Noun
      • Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
      • Feeling or action in response to something
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    • remain

      US /rɪˈmen/

      UK /rɪˈmeɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be left behind; to continue to exist
      • To stay in a place when other people have gone
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    • run by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
      • To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
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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 on

      US /sɛt ɑn/

      UK /set ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack
      • To cause someone to want to do something.
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    • specialist

      US /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/

      UK /'speʃəlɪst/

      • Noun
      • Person who works in one specific area or field
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    • stand together

      US /stænd təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /stænd təˈɡeðə/

      • other
      • To unite in support or defense as a group.
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    • synagogue

      US /ˈsɪnəˌɡɑɡ,-ˌɡɔɡ/

      UK /'sɪnəɡɒɡ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Place of worship in the Jewish religion
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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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    • tolerance

      US /ˈtɑ:lərəns/

      UK /ˈtɒlərəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
      • The space between metal objects e.g. in engines
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    • underway

      US /ˌʌndɚˈwe/

      UK /ˌʌndəˈweɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Happening now
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    • up and running

      US /ʌp ənd ˈrʌnɪŋ/

      UK /ʌp ænd ˈrʌnɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Fully operational; functioning correctly.
      • Active and operating successfully.
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    • urge

      US /ɚdʒ/

      UK /ɜ:dʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A strong desire for something
      • Strong pressure on someone to do something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To drive something forward
      • To ask or encourage someone to do something
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    • vicinity

      US /vɪˈsɪnɪti/

      UK /vəˈsɪnəti/

      • Noun
      • Surrounding or nearby region; proximity
      • An approximate amount or range.
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    • volunteer

      US /ˌvɑlənˈtɪr/

      UK /ˌvɒlən'tɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Working willingly without pay to help others
      • Countable Noun
      • Person who helps others without being paid
      • A person who enters military service voluntarily.
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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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