Vocabulary

  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • for all intensive purposes: Misheard or misspoken form of 'for all intents and purposes'.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
  • regardless of
  • for all intents and purposes: In every practical sense; effectively.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • in terms of
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • move back: To retreat or withdraw from a position.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • no doubts: Certainly; without question (plural form).
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • first come, first served: People are served or helped in the order they arrive.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • make some noise: To create a loud sound, often to show excitement or approval.
  • in point: Relevant; pertinent
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
  • trauma: A very severe or upsetting experience
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • native: Someone from or born in a specific country
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
  • trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
  • negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • appetite: Feeling of hunger or desire for something
  • purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
  • prominent: Being important or well known
  • butt: (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
  • complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
  • accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
  • serve: To act in a particular position or office
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
  • slight: Small (amount, quality)
  • monetary: Concerning a country's economic system
  • stomach: Place in the body where food is processed
  • intensive: Needing great effort for a short period of time
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
  • comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
  • sharp: Person's name
  • adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • usage: Amount something is used
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • slate: To strongly criticize someone usually in public
  • bud: Small part of a plant that will be a flower
  • refresh: To refill a person's glass with a drink
  • bum: (Slang) the part of the body on which you sit
  • nip: Sharp cold feeling
  • patriot: Person who loves and defends their own country
  • hunger: Strong desire or need
  • incorrectly: In a way that is incorrect or wrong
  • bead: Small round thing made from stone, glass, liquid
  • depreciate: To decrease in price or value
  • hyphen: A dash put between words, e.g. wide-bodied
  • magician: Someone who performs magic tricks
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    • appetite

      US /ˈæpɪˌtaɪt/

      UK /'æpɪtaɪt/

      • Noun
      • Feeling of hunger or desire for something
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    • at the most

      US /ət ðə ˈmoʊst/

      UK /ət ðə ˈməust/

      • other
      • No more than; maximum amount or degree.
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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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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    • bead

      US /bid/

      UK /bi:d/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small round thing made from stone, glass, liquid
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    • bother

      US /ˈbɑðɚ/

      UK /'bɒðə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
      • To take the trouble to do something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Problems, concern or worry for someone
      • A disturbance; trouble
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    • bud

      US /bʌd/

      UK /bʌd/

      • Noun
      • Small part of a plant that will be a flower
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    • bum

      US /bʌm/

      UK /bʌm/

      • Noun
      • (Slang) the part of the body on which you sit
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    • butt

      US /bʌt/

      UK /bʌt/

      • Noun
      • (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
      • The thick end of something, especially a cigarette.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To share a boundary by being next to
      • To strike, push, or shove (someone or something) with the head.
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • comfortable

      US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/

      UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
      • Being relaxed, warm or happy
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    • correct

      US /kəˈrɛkt/

      UK /kə'rekt/

      • Adjective
      • Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
      • True or accurate
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fix a problem
      • To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
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    • depreciate

      US /dɪˈpriʃiˌet/

      UK /dɪˈpri:ʃieɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To decrease in price or value
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    • expression

      US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/

      UK /ɪk'spreʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
      • Group of words that have a specific meaning
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    • first come, first served

      US /fɝst kʌm fɝst sɝvd/

      UK /fɜ:st kʌm fɜ:st sɜ:vd/

      • other
      • People are served or helped in the order they arrive.
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    • for all intensive purposes

      US /fɚ ɔl ɪnˈtɛnsɪv ˈpɚpəsɪz/

      UK /fə ɔ:l ɪnˈtensɪv ˈpɜ:pəsɪz/

      • other
      • Misheard or misspoken form of 'for all intents and purposes'.
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    • for all intents and purposes

      US /fɚ ɔl ɪnˈtɛnts ænd ˈpɚpəsɪz/

      UK /fə ɔ:l ɪnˈtents ənd ˈpɜ:pəsɪz/

      • other
      • In every practical sense; effectively.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

      • Adverb
      • Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
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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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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

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

      US /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/

      UK /ˈhʌŋgə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong desire or need
      • Need for food; a severe lack of food
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel hunger; to suffer from a lack of food.
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    • hyphen

      US /ˈhaɪfən/

      UK /ˈhaɪfn/

      • Noun
      • A dash put between words, e.g. wide-bodied
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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 point

      US /ɪn pɔɪnt/

      UK /in pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Relevant; pertinent
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • incorrectly

      US /ˌɪnkə'rektlɪ/

      UK /ˌɪnkə'rektlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is incorrect or wrong
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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    • intensive

      US /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

      UK /ɪnˈtensɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Needing great effort for a short period of time
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    • judge

      US /dʒʌdʒ/

      UK /dʒʌdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who decides on the results of a contest
      • Person who has the power to make a decision
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To reach a decision about who won a contest
      • To form an opinion after careful consideration
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    • magician

      US /məˈdʒɪʃən/

      UK /məˈdʒɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone who performs magic tricks
      • Man in old tales who casts spells or does tricks
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    • make some noise

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To create a loud sound, often to show excitement or approval.
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    • monetary

      US /ˈmɑnɪˌtɛri, ˈmʌn-/

      UK /ˈmʌnɪtri/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a country's economic system
      • Relating to money or currency.
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    • move back

      US /muv bæk/

      UK /mu:v bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To retreat or withdraw from a position.
      • To reposition or shift something to a previous location.
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    • native

      US /ˈnetɪv/

      UK /ˈneɪtɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone from or born in a specific country
      • Original inhabitant, e.g. before others
      • Adjective
      • Caused by natural ability; innate
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    • negative

      US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/

      UK /'neɡətɪv/

      • Noun
      • The opposite to a positive electrical charge
      • In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
      • Adjective
      • Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
      • In mathematics, being less than zero
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    • nip

      US /nɪp/

      UK /nɪp/

      • Adjective
      • Sharp cold feeling
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hold and squeeze tightly between two surfaces
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    • no doubts

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Certainly; without question (plural form).
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    • patriot

      US /ˈpetriət, -ˌɑt/

      UK /'peɪtrɪət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who loves and defends their own country
      B2
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    • pick up on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
      • To learn something by watching or listening to other people.
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    • prominent

      US /ˈprɑmənənt/

      UK /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

      • Adjective
      • Being important or well known
      • Being easily noticeable
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    • purpose

      US /ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /'pɜ:pəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
      • A person's sense of resolve or determination.
      • Adverb
      • With clear intention or determination.
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • refresh

      US /rɪˈfrɛʃ/

      UK /rɪ'freʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refill a person's glass with a drink
      • To restore strength and energy to; revive
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    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • serve

      US /sɚv/

      UK /sɜ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To act in a particular position or office
      • To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
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    • sharp

      US /ʃɑrp/

      UK /ʃɑ:p/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Adjective
      • Being very clear and easy to see
      • (Of clothes) nicely or stylishly
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    • slate

      US /slet/

      UK /sleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strongly criticize someone usually in public
      • To plan for something to occur
      • Countable Noun
      • List of people attempting to win an election
      • Piece of flat rock used for roofing buildings
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    • slight

      US /slaɪt/

      UK /slaɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Small (amount, quality)
      • Appearing thin, delicate and physically weak
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ignore or treat rudely and with no respect
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    • stomach

      US /ˈstʌmək/

      UK /'stʌmək/

      • Noun
      • Place in the body where food is processed
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • to be able to accept something unpleasant
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • trauma

      US /ˈtraʊmə/

      UK /'trɔ:mə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A very severe or upsetting experience
      • Serious injury to part of the body
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    • trick

      US /trɪk/

      UK /trɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fool someone in order to obtain a result
      • To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of trying to fool someone
      • Quick or skillful way of doing something
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    • usage

      US /ˈjusɪdʒ, -zɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈju:sɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount something is used
      • Way something is actually used
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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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