Vocabulary

  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • all in the family: Involving or belonging to the same family or close relatives.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • send up: To make fun of by Imitating
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
  • once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
  • run along: To go away; leave (often in commands)
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • get between: To just do well enough to pass, e.g. a course
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • sensation: (Person) attracting the interest of many people
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
  • conference: Series of lectures held as an event
  • cruise: To easily achieve
  • foundation: Base or important starting point
  • similar: Nearly the same; alike
  • typical: Normal; usual; expected
  • release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
  • spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
  • protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • outrageous: Exceeding the usual limits; far too extreme
  • fortune: What might happen to you in the future
  • entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
  • comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
  • notoriously: So as to be well-known for being something bad
  • haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • starve: To (cause to) be hungry or go without food
  • glory: State of having respect, honor or pride
  • holy: Being good according to religious standards
  • ruthless: Not considering the feelings or health of others
  • crude: Lacking manners or finesse; rude
  • sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
  • closet: Small room or cupboard used for storing things
  • rack: A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • sanitize: To make clean so people do not get sick
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
  • want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • cable: To transmit a message over a wire
  • humor: Quality that makes something funny
  • touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
  • hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
  • strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • price: Person's name
  • show: To be easily seen or displayed
  • satire: Written criticism made in a funny way
  • bunker: Section of a golf course that contains sand
  • cartoon: Drawing or illustration meant to make you laugh
  • gay: Happy and bright
  • libertarian: Person who believes in low government interference
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    • all in the family

      US /ɔl ɪn ðə ˈfæməli/

      UK /ɔ:l ɪn ðə ˈfæmɪli/

      • other
      • Involving or belonging to the same family or close relatives.
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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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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • at the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • bet

      US /bet/

      UK /bet/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
      • Used to express certainty or confidence
      • Countable Noun
      • Act of gambling money on the result of a race etc.
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    • bunker

      US /ˈbʌŋkɚ/

      UK /ˈbʌŋkə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Section of a golf course that contains sand
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    • cable

      US /ˈkebəl/

      UK /ˈkeɪbl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To transmit a message over a wire
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Message sent by wireless telegraphy
      • Satellite TV distributed by cables
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    • cartoon

      US /kɑrˈtun/

      UK /kɑ:'tu:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Drawing or illustration meant to make you laugh
      • (Children's) TV show made of moving drawings
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    • closet

      US /ˈklɑzɪt, ˈklɔzɪt/

      UK /'klɒzɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small room or cupboard used for storing things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To go or put someone into a room for some privacy
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    • comedy

      US /ˈkɑmɪdi/

      UK /'kɒmədɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
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    • conference

      US /ˈkɑnfərəns, -frəns/

      UK /ˈkɒnfərəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of lectures held as an event
      • An association of US sports teams
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To hold a discussion; consult.
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    • crude

      US /krud/

      UK /kru:d/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking manners or finesse; rude
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    • cruise

      US /kruz/

      UK /kru:z/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To easily achieve
      • To travel by boat or car for leisure
      • Countable Noun
      • A long vacation trip on a passenger boat
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    • disagree

      US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri/

      UK /ˌdɪsə'ɡri:/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
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    • entertainment

      US /ˌɛntɚˈtenmənt/

      UK /ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act or process of providing service for someone
      • Singing, dancing, telling jokes to amuse people
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    • episode

      US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/

      UK /'epɪsəʊd/

      • Noun
      • One separate event in a series of events
      • Show which is part of a larger story
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    • eventually

      US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

      UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/

      • Adverb
      • After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
      • At some later time; in the future
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    • executive

      US /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/

      UK /ɪɡ'zekjətɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A senior manager in a business or organization
      • The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
      • Adjective
      • Of a high ranking job in a company
      • Relating to the management of a business or organization.
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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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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • fortune

      US /ˈfɔrtʃən/

      UK /'fɔ:tʃu:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • What might happen to you in the future
      • Chance or luck, particularly good luck
      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring good fortune to.
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    • foundation

      US /faʊnˈdeʃən/

      UK /faunˈdeiʃən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Base or important starting point
      • Underground base on which building is constructed
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    • gay

      US /ɡeɪ/

      UK /geɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Happy and bright
      • Attracted to the same sex; homosexual; lesbian
      • Noun
      • Person attracted to someone of the same sex
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    • get between

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To just do well enough to pass, e.g. a course
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    • glory

      US /ˈɡlɔri, ˈɡlori/

      UK /'ɡlɔ:rɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of having respect, honor or pride
      • Condition of great beauty, success, or influence
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

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

      US /ˈholi/

      UK /'həʊlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Being good according to religious standards
      • Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
      • Interjection
      • An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe.
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    • humor

      US /ˈhjumɚ/

      UK /'hju:mə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality that makes something funny
      • Mood that a person is in
      • Transitive Verb
      • To pretend to agree with so they don't get upset
      • To agree with someone but don't really mean it
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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    • libertarian

      US /ˌlɪbɚˈtɛriən/

      UK /ˌlɪbəˈteəriən/

      • Noun
      • Person who believes in low government interference
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    • notoriously

      US /noˈtɔrɪəslɪ/

      UK /nəʊ'tɔ:rɪəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • So as to be well-known for being something bad
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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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 the air

      US /ɑn ði er/

      UK /ɔn ðə eə(r)/

      • Phrase
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
      • Publicly discussed or revealed.
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    • once and for all

      US /wʌns ənd fɔr ɔl/

      UK /wʌns ænd fɔ: ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Completely and finally; decisively.
      • In a definitive and conclusive manner.
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    • outrageous

      US /aʊtˈredʒəs/

      UK /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Exceeding the usual limits; far too extreme
      • Highly unusual and unacceptable
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    • protest

      US /ˈproʊtɛst/

      UK /'prəʊtest/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To argue against something in a forceful way
      • To express a strong objection or dislike
      • Noun
      • Forceful argument against something
      • Objection to something
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    • rack

      US /ræk/

      UK /ræk/

      • Noun
      • A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone pain or suffering
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
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    • release

      US /rɪ'li:s/

      UK /rɪ'li:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To free someone from a responsibility or burden
      • To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
      • Noun
      • Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
      • Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
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    • run along

      US /rʌn əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /rʌn əˈlɔŋ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go away; leave (often in commands)
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    • ruthless

      US /ˈruθlɪs/

      UK /ˈru:θləs/

      • Adjective
      • Not considering the feelings or health of others
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    • sanitize

      US /ˈsænɪˌtaɪz/

      UK /'sænɪtaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make clean so people do not get sick
      • (Of statements) to make less likely to offend
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    • satire

      US /'sætaɪər/

      UK /'sætaɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Written criticism made in a funny way
      • Exposing the negative qualities through humor
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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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    • send up

      US /sɛnd ʌp/

      UK /send ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make fun of by Imitating
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    • sensation

      US /sɛnˈseʃən/

      UK /sen'seɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • (Person) attracting the interest of many people
      • Mental feeling caused by a previous experience
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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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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
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    • spirit

      US /ˈspɪrɪt/

      UK /'spɪrɪt/

      • Noun
      • Person's strong determination or attitude
      • Unique qualities of person, place, or time
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take someone away as if by magic
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    • starve

      US /stɑ:rv/

      UK /stɑ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To (cause to) be hungry or go without food
      • To need or desire very strongly
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    • sudden

      US /ˈsʌdn/

      UK /ˈsʌdn/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
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    • tend

      US /tɛnd/

      UK /tend/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move or act in a certain manner
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of
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    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
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    • typical

      US /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

      UK /ˈtɪpɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Normal; usual; expected
      • Serving as a representative example of a particular type.
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • watch out

      US /wɑtʃ aʊt/

      UK /wɔtʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be careful; to be alert to danger
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
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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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