Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • big cheese: An important and influential person.
  • cracked it: To solve a problem or mystery.
  • in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
  • hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • sound right: To seem correct or accurate.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • smash up: To violently destroy or break something into pieces.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • out of the way: Remote; isolated.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • crack on: To continue doing something, especially working, with energy and enthusiasm.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
  • calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
  • put it down: To place something on a surface.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • at least: As a minimum
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
  • marry up: To combine or match things in a way that creates a good fit or correspondence.
  • date back: To have existed since a particular time in the past.
  • knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
  • work out
  • build up: To increase the amount; collect something
  • move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
  • in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
  • go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • compressed air: Air that has been forced into a smaller space, increasing its pressure.
  • run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
  • heat up: To become warmer; to make something warmer.
  • circle up: To move into a circular formation.
  • around the clock: All day and all night; continuously.
  • stick together: To support each other; remain united.
  • without a hitch: Without any problems or difficulties; smoothly.
  • first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
  • watch over: To protect or guard someone or something.
  • set up
  • hand down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
  • follow through: To fulfill a promise
  • through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
  • meet up: To arrange to meet someone.
  • blow apart: To destroy something by explosion or force.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • weigh out: To measure a quantity of something by weight.
  • pour into: To transfer a liquid or substance into a container.
  • break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
  • by half: Indicates something is at 50% or to a large but incomplete extent.
  • wipe down: To clean a surface by wiping it with a cloth.
  • deal with
  • pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
  • by eye: Estimating or judging something visually, without measuring tools.
  • for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
  • have a go: To attempt or try something.
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
  • material: Cloth; fabric
  • constant: Happening frequently or without pause
  • slightly: Only a little
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
  • solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
  • crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • surface: To give (road) a top layer
  • cast: People who appear in a play or movie
  • steady: Happening or developing at a regular rate
  • pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
  • core: To take out the central section of a fruit
  • nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
  • mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
  • mold: Distinctive type of character or nature
  • hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
  • tuck: To put something into a small or safe place
  • smash: Accident involving vehicles
  • flame: To glow
  • flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • balcony: Platform with a rail projecting out of a building
  • mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
  • melt: To disappear or to go away
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • mould: Fungus growing on old food or in wet dark places
  • lump: Small swollen mass in body, e.g. showing disease
  • pit: To use your strength, skill or wit to beat another
  • cavity: Hole or empty space, especially in a tooth
  • minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
  • loom: To appear in a large, unclear, or threatening form
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • oven: Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • mushy: Excessively or insincerely emotional
  • resin: Sticky substance that is produced by some trees
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • meet: To provide something that is necessary
  • hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
  • crane: Water bird characterized by its long neck and legs
  • manure: Animal waste put on soil to help plants grow
  • furnace: Container with hot fire for melting metal, etc.
  • ladle: Large spoon with deep bowl for serving e.g. soup
  • trough: Long open container for feeding farm animals
  • graft: Obtaining money by the dishonest use of influence
  • cheddar: A type of cheese
  • graphite: Black substance that is used in pencil lead
  • foundry: Factory making metal objects, e.g. for machinery
  • nebula: Cloud of dust and gas in outer space
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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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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • around the clock

      US /əˈraʊnd ði klɑk/

      UK /əˈraund ðə klɔk/

      • Phrase
      • All day and all night; continuously.
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    • as for

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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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 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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    • balcony

      US /ˈbælkəni/

      UK /'bælkənɪ/

      • Noun
      • Platform with a rail projecting out of a building
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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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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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    • big cheese

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      UK

      • Noun
      • An important and influential person.
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    • blow apart

      US /blo əˈpɑrt/

      UK /bləʊ əˈpɑ:t/

      • other
      • To destroy something by explosion or force.
      • To criticize or refute something completely.
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    • bond

      US /bɑnd/

      UK /bɒnd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
      • Closeness that is shared between people or groups
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To develop a close relationship with
      • To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
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    • break through

      US /brek θru/

      UK /breik θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
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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.
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    • by eye

      US /baɪ aɪ/

      UK /baɪ aɪ/

      • other
      • Estimating or judging something visually, without measuring tools.
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    • by half

      US /baɪ hæf/

      UK /baɪ hɑ:f/

      • other
      • Indicates something is at 50% or to a large but incomplete extent.
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    • calm down

      US /kɑm daʊn/

      UK /kɑ:m daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make or become relaxed after being stressed
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    • cast

      US /kæst/

      UK /kɑ:st/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • People who appear in a play or movie
      • Small amount of a particular color
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
      • To describe someone's personality or character
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    • cavity

      US /ˈkævɪti/

      UK /ˈkævəti/

      • Noun
      • Hole or empty space, especially in a tooth
      • Hole in a tooth
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    • cheddar

      US /ˈtʃɛdɚ/

      UK /ˈtʃedə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A type of cheese
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    • circle up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move into a circular formation.
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    • compressed air

      US /kəmˈprɛst er/

      UK /kəmˈprest eə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Air that has been forced into a smaller space, increasing its pressure.
      • Air that has been forced into a smaller space, increasing its pressure, and used as a power source.
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    • constant

      US /ˈkɑnstənt/

      UK /'kɒnstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Happening frequently or without pause
      • Remaining the same over time or not changing.
      • Noun
      • Thing that happens always or at a regular rate
      • A physical quantity that is believed to have a fixed value and is used in calculations.
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    • core

      US /kɔr, kor/

      UK /kɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take out the central section of a fruit
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Important central part of something
      • The hard central part of certain fruits, containing the seeds.
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    • crack

      US /kræk/

      UK /kræk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
      • Unexpected and hard hit to the body
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attempt to achieve a goal or objective
      • To hit someone or something hard and unexpectedly
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    • crack on

      US /kræk ɑn/

      UK /kræk ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something, especially working, with energy and enthusiasm.
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    • cracked it

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To solve a problem or mystery.
      • To achieve success in a particular field or activity.
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    • crane

      US /kren/

      UK /kreɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Water bird characterized by its long neck and legs
      • Tall machine that lifts heavy objects in the air
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To stretch (neck) or lean to get better view
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    • cut off

      US /kʌt ɔf/

      UK /kʌt ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a process, e.g. a phone call
      • To cut the end of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
      • To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
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    • date back

      US /det bæk/

      UK /deit bæk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have existed since a particular time in the past.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have originated at a certain time in the past.
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • first three

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
      • Adjective
      • Referring to the top three positions in a ranking or competition.
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    • flame

      US /flem/

      UK /fleɪm/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To glow
      • To burn or glow in a fire
      • Noun
      • The red part you can see in fire
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    • flow

      US /flo/

      UK /fləʊ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of something that moves through an area
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    • follow through

      US /ˈfɑlo θru/

      UK /ˈfɔləu θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fulfill a promise
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue the motion of a stroke after hitting the ball, especially in golf or tennis.
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    • for a minute

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a short period of time; briefly.
      • Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
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    • foundry

      US /ˈfaʊndri/

      UK /'faʊndrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Factory making metal objects, e.g. for machinery
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    • furnace

      US /ˈfɜ:rnɪs/

      UK /ˈfɜ:nɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Container with hot fire for melting metal, etc.
      • An enclosed structure used for heating materials to very high temperatures.
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    • go against

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To disagree with or challenge someone
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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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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    • graft

      US /ɡræft/

      UK /ɡrɑ:ft/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Obtaining money by the dishonest use of influence
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take skin, etc. and attach it to another part
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    • graphite

      US /ˈɡræfˌaɪt/

      UK /ˈgræfaɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Black substance that is used in pencil lead
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    • hammer

      US /ˈhæmɚ/

      UK /ˈhæmə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
      • To defeat someone easily and totally
      • Noun
      • Part of a gun that causes a bullet to shoot out
      • Heavy metal tool for hitting a nail into wood
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    • hand down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
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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
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    • hang on

      US /hæŋ ɑn/

      UK /hæŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for the person you phoned to answer
      • To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
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    • have a go

      US /hæv e ɡo/

      UK /hæv ə ɡəu/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To attempt or try something.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • heat up

      US /hit ʌp/

      UK /hi:t ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become warmer; to make something warmer.
      • To become excited or agitated.
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    • hit with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To strike someone or something using an object.
      • To suddenly realize or understand something.
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    • in a minute

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very soon; in a short amount of time.
      • Within the duration of one minute.
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    • in different ways

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
      • In varying manners or styles; not uniformly.
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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 mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • knock on

      US /nɑk ɑn/

      UK /nɔk ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To strike a door or window to attract attention.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (In rugby) to drop the ball forward.
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    • ladle

      US /ˈledl:/

      UK /ˈleɪdl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large spoon with deep bowl for serving e.g. soup
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put liquid from a pan into a bowl with a ladle
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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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    • loom

      US /lum/

      UK /lu:m/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear in a large, unclear, or threatening form
      • (Of unpleasant thing) to be close to happening
      • Countable Noun
      • Device with a frame used to make cloth from thread
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    • lump

      US /lʌmp/

      UK /lʌmp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small swollen mass in body, e.g. showing disease
      • A small hard part of something smooth
      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine things together in a group
      • To group things together indiscriminately.
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    • made with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Containing a particular ingredient or material.
      • Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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    • manure

      US /məˈnʊr/

      UK /məˈnjʊə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Animal waste put on soil to help plants grow
      • Transitive Verb
      • To spread manure on the ground to help plants grow
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    • marry up

      US /ˈmæri ʌp/

      UK /ˈmæri ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To combine or match things in a way that creates a good fit or correspondence.
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    • mass

      US /mæs/

      UK /mæs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
      • Large amount or number of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To gather people or things into a large group
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    • mate

      US /met/

      UK /meɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
      • Partner in a (sexual) relationship
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To pair a male and female so they have children
      • To join or fit two things together
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    • material

      US /məˈtɪriəl/

      UK /məˈtɪəriəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cloth; fabric
      • Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
      • Adjective
      • Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
      • Belonging to the world of physical things
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    • meet up

      US /mit ʌp/

      UK /mi:t ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrange to meet someone.
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    • melt

      US /mɛlt/

      UK /melt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To disappear or to go away
      • To make, become soft or liquid due to heat
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A mass of material that has been melted, especially metal.
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    • mold

      US /mold/

      UK /məʊld/

      • Noun
      • Distinctive type of character or nature
      • Fungus growing on old food or in wet dark places
      • Transitive Verb
      • To influence a person's character or behavior
      • To form something into a shape
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    • mould

      US /mold/

      UK /məʊld/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fungus growing on old food or in wet dark places
      • Container to shape material into a certain form
      • Transitive Verb
      • To form something into a shape
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    • move out

      US /muv aʊt/

      UK /mu:v aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a house or flat permanently.
      • To advance from a defensive position.
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    • mushy

      US /ˈmʌʃi, ˈmʊʃi/

      UK /'mʌʃɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Excessively or insincerely emotional
      • Soft and pulpy; lacking firmness.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A soft, pulpy mass, especially of food.
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    • nebula

      US /ˈnɛbjələ/

      UK /ˈnebjələ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cloud of dust and gas in outer space
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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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    • on camera

      US /ɑn ˈkæmərə/

      UK /ɔn ˈkæmərə/

      • Adverb
      • While being filmed or recorded.
      • Adjective
      • Having qualities that make one appear good or effective when filmed.
      A1
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    • on the floor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • out of the way

      US /aʊt ʌv ði we/

      UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/

      • Adjective
      • Remote; isolated.
      • No longer obstructing or hindering.
      • Phrase
      • Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
      • Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
      B1
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    • oven

      US /ˈʌvən/

      UK /ˈʌvn/

      • Noun
      • Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
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    • over the top

      US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/

      • Adjective
      • More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
      • So extreme that it is offensive.
      • Adverb
      • To an excessive degree; excessively.
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      B1
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • pick it up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lift something from a surface.
      • To collect something or someone.
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    • pit

      US /pɪt/

      UK /pɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use your strength, skill or wit to beat another
      • To make holes or marks on a surface
      • Noun
      • Hole in the ground
      • Garage area for racing cars on a circuit
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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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    • pour into

      US /pɔr ˈɪntu/

      UK /pɔ: ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To transfer a liquid or substance into a container.
      • To invest a large amount of money or resources into something.
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    • proud of you

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
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    • put it down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To place something on a surface.
      • To write something down.
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    • put together

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
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    • red hot

      US /rɛd hɑt/

      UK /red hɔt/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
      • Very exciting, popular, or successful.
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    • resin

      US /ˈrezn/

      UK /ˈrezɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sticky substance that is produced by some trees
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    • run to

      US /rʌn tu/

      UK /rʌn tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
      • To go to some place
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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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    • shut up

      US /ʃʌt ʌp/

      UK /ʃʌt ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close something, e.g. a shop
      • To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
      • Interjection
      • An expression of disbelief or surprise
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    • slightly

      US /ˈslaɪtli/

      UK /ˈslaɪtli/

      • Adverb
      • Only a little
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    • smash

      US /smæʃ/

      UK /smæʃ/

      • Noun
      • Accident involving vehicles
      • Sound when something breaks into pieces loudly
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To break into pieces
      • To defeat someone completely
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    • smash up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To violently destroy or break something into pieces.
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    • solid

      US /ˈsɑlɪd/

      UK /'sɒlɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Being able to be trusted; reliable
      • Substance that is hard or of fixed shape
      • Noun
      • Something firm or hard; not gas or liquid
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    • sound right

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To seem correct or accurate.
      More
    • steady

      US /ˈstɛdi/

      UK /'stedɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or developing at a regular rate
      • Continuing without stopping or changing over time
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make constant, unchanging or staying the same
      • To hold something/someone so they stop moving
      B2
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    • stick together

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support each other; remain united.
      • To adhere physically; to be joined by an adhesive substance.
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    • straight

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Not having curves, bends, or angles
      • Not gay; heterosexual
      • Adverb
      • in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
      • In a straight line; directly.
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
      B1
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    • surface

      US /ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /'sɜ:fɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give (road) a top layer
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
      • To come to the top of something; emerge
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
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    • through with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
      A1
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
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    • tough

      US /tʌf/

      UK /tʌf/

      • Adjective
      • (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
      • Very difficult to do or deal with
      • Noun
      • A rough and aggressive person.
      A2
      More
    • trough

      US /trɔ:f/

      UK /trɒf/

      • Countable Noun
      • Long open container for feeding farm animals
      B2
      More
    • tuck

      US /tʌk/

      UK /tʌk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something into a small or safe place
      • To put something gently into place, as to hide it
      • Noun
      • Fold sewn into a skirt, etc. to improve the fit
      B1
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
      A1
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
      More
    • watch over

      US /wɑtʃ ˈovɚ/

      UK /wɔtʃ ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To protect or guard someone or something.
      A1
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    • weigh out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To measure a quantity of something by weight.
      B1
      More
    • wipe down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To clean a surface by wiping it with a cloth.
      A1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • without a hitch

      US /wɪˈðaʊt ə hɪtʃ/

      UK /wɪˈðaʊt ə hɪtʃ/

      • other
      • Without any problems or difficulties; smoothly.
      B2
      More
    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      A1
      More
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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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