Vocabulary

  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • pop out: To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • have to: Must do
  • such as: For example; like
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • in black and white: Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
  • black and white
  • set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
  • muted color: A color that is softened or subdued; not bright or intense.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • in terms of
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • deal with
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • dry skin: A skin condition characterized by a lack of moisture in the skin, often causing itching, scaling, and cracking.
  • fall out
  • search for: To try to find someone or something.
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • loosen up: To become more relaxed and less tense.
  • pull it out: To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • constantly: Frequently, or without pause
  • improve: To make, or become, something better
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • strain: To remove the water from (food) using a colander
  • prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
  • myth: Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
  • exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
  • shrink: To become smaller
  • condition: To improve something to make it better
  • issue: To make something available to be used or sold
  • maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
  • prescription: Specific medicine officially ordered for a patient
  • genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
  • dominant: The strongest; most powerful
  • candidate: Politician who is running for public office
  • population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
  • contact: Touching or feeling something
  • vision: Ability to see; eyesight
  • responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
  • stiff: Slang term for a dead body
  • pigment: Substance that makes things have a certain color
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
  • patient: Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
  • shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • block: Solid piece of material used for building
  • fully: Completely or entirely
  • blurry: Being indistinguishable or unclear in shape
  • retina: Part of the eye that senses light
  • damage: Physical harm that is done to something
  • blink: To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
  • natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
  • protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
  • worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
  • screen: To hide or block something from being seen
  • peripheral: Computer devices attached to the computer
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • sneeze: Act of air suddenly being forced out of nose/mouth
  • chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
  • collagen: Type of protein that is often used in skin cream and in plastic surgery because it makes skin look younger
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • gene: Part of cell controlling development of a thing
  • ankle: Region or joint between the foot and the leg
  • glare: To look at in an angry manner for a long time
  • jelly: Semisolid food substance, eaten as dessert
  • socket: Area into which (e.g. a bone) will fit
  • tint: Small quantity of a specific color
  • retinal: In or relating to the retina of the eye
  • regression: Going back in time or development
  • dryness: Condition of not having any of much water/liquid
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    • alcohol

      US /ˈælkəˌhɔl,-ˌhɑl/

      UK /'ælkəhɒl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
      • Drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer
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    • ankle

      US /ˈæŋkəl/

      UK /ˈæŋkl/

      • Noun
      • Region or joint between the foot and the leg
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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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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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • at risk

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In danger; likely to be harmed
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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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    • 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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    • black and white

      US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/

      UK /blæk ænd hwait/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
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    • blink

      US /blɪŋk/

      UK /blɪŋk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
      • To shine with a flickering light.
      • Noun
      • A quick shutting and opening of the eye.
      • A brief flash of light.
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    • block

      US /blɑk/

      UK /blɒk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Solid piece of material used for building
      • A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop from going forward or making progress
      • To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
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    • blurry

      US /ˈblə:ɪ/

      UK /ˈblɜ:ri/

      • Adjective
      • Being indistinguishable or unclear in shape
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    • break down

      US /brek daʊn/

      UK /breik daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
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    • breaks down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
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    • candidate

      US /ˈkændɪˌdet, -dɪt/

      UK /ˈkændɪdət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Politician who is running for public office
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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    • chart

      US /tʃɑ:rt/

      UK /tʃɑ:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Drawing showing information in a clear way
      • Map of the sea or stars
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a plan for future action
      • To make a map of
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    • condition

      US /kənˈdɪʃən/

      UK /kənˈdɪʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To improve something to make it better
      • To cause to behave automatically in a certain way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Disease or other medical problem
      • The state of living you are in, e.g. good health
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    • constantly

      US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/

      UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/

      • Adverb
      • Frequently, or without pause
      • In a way that is unchanging or faithful
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    • contact

      US /ˈkɑnˌtækt/

      UK /'kɒntækt/

      • Adjective
      • Touching or feeling something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Touching or feeling something
      • Object that allows electricity to run through it
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    • damage

      US /ˈdæmɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈdæmɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical harm that is done to something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To harm physically; to hurt or break something
      • To harm the reputation of someone.
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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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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • dominant

      US /ˈdɑmənənt/

      UK /ˈdɒmɪnənt/

      • Adjective
      • The strongest; most powerful
      • Being the most common, significant or important
      • Noun
      • (Music) The fifth note of a scale.
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    • dry skin

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A skin condition characterized by a lack of moisture in the skin, often causing itching, scaling, and cracking.
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    • dryness

      US /draɪnəs/

      UK /draɪnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Condition of not having any of much water/liquid
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    • exercise

      US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/

      UK /'eksəsaɪz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work out to become stronger and healthier
      • To retain your ability or practice your skills
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical activity to increase health and strength
      • Set of questions in a text book
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    • expose

      US /ɪkˈspoʊz/

      UK /ɪk'spəʊz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make visible, without covering or protection
      • To allow light through a cameras lens onto film
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    • fall out

      US /fɔl aʊt/

      UK /fɔ:l aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop being friends with; have a disagreement
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for the most part

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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    • found out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
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    • gene

      US /dʒin/

      UK /dʒi:n/

      • Noun
      • Part of cell controlling development of a thing
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    • genetic

      US /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/

      UK /dʒəˈnetɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
      • Relating to genes or heredity.
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    • get lost

      US /ɡɛt lɔst/

      UK /ɡet lɔ:st/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
      • To become unable to find your way; to lose your sense of direction.
      • Interjection
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
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    • glare

      US /gler/

      UK /gleə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To look at in an angry manner for a long time
      • To shine with a very strong, harsh, bright light
      • Noun
      • Long, unfriendly and angry look
      • A very strong, harsh, bright light
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in addition to

      US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/

      UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Besides; as well as
      • Phrase
      • Besides; as well as.
      • Furthermore; moreover.
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    • in black and white

      US /ɪn blæk ən waɪt/

      UK /in blak ənd wait/

      • other
      • Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
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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 terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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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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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • issue

      US /ˈɪʃu/

      UK /'ɪʃu:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something available to be used or sold
      • To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
      • Single edition of a magazine
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    • jelly

      US /ˈdʒɛli/

      UK /ˈdʒeli/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Semisolid food substance, eaten as dessert
      • Adjective
      • Being soft and without form
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    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
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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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    • loosen up

      US /ˈlusən ʌp/

      UK /ˈlu:sən ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become more relaxed and less tense.
      • To become less strict or rigid.
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    • maintain

      US /menˈten/

      UK /meɪn'teɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep saying something a certain way
      • To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
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    • muted color

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A color that is softened or subdued; not bright or intense.
      • Adjective
      • Describing a color that is less saturated and vivid.
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    • myth

      US /mɪθ/

      UK /mɪθ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
      • Famous story dealing with origins of a culture
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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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 the surface

      US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/

      • Phrase
      • Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
      • Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
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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.
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    • patient

      US /ˈpeʃənt/

      UK /'peɪʃnt/

      • Adjective
      • Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
      • Bearing or enduring pain or trials without complaint; exhibiting forbearance.
      • Countable Noun
      • Person who receives medical treatment or care
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    • peripheral

      US /pəˈrɪfərəl/

      UK /pəˈrɪfərəl/

      • Noun
      • Computer devices attached to the computer
      • Adjective
      • Not connected to the main or important part of
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    • pigment

      US /ˈpɪɡmənt/

      UK /'pɪɡmənt/

      • Noun
      • Substance that makes things have a certain color
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    • pop

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
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    • pop out

      US /pɑp aʊt/

      UK /pɔp aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
      • To appear or emerge suddenly and unexpectedly.
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    • population

      US /ˌpɑpjəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
      • A group of individuals of one species living in a particular area.
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    • prescription

      US /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

      UK /prɪˈskrɪpʃn/

      • Noun
      • Specific medicine officially ordered for a patient
      • Set of appropriate guidelines for something
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    • prevent

      US /prɪˈvɛnt/

      UK /prɪ'vent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop something from happening or existing
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    • pull it out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
      • To withdraw or remove something, such as a product or investment, from a particular situation or market.
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    • regression

      US /rɪˈɡrɛʃən/

      UK /rɪˈgreʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Going back in time or development
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    • responsible

      US / rɪˈspɑnsəbəl/

      UK /rɪ'spɒnsəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being the cause of something that has occurred
      • Having the duty of dealing with something
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    • retina

      US /ˈretənə/

      UK /ˈretɪnə/

      • Noun
      • Part of the eye that senses light
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    • retinal

      US /ˈrɛtnˌæl, -ˌɔl/

      UK /'retɪnl/

      • Adjective
      • In or relating to the retina of the eye
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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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    • screen

      US /skrin/

      UK /skri:n/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide or block something from being seen
      • To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
      • Noun
      • Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
      • Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
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    • search for

      US /sɚtʃ fɔr/

      UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find someone or something.
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    • set to

      US /sɛt tu/

      UK /set tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
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    • shrink

      US /ʃrɪŋk/

      UK /ʃrɪŋk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become smaller
      • Noun
      • A rude name for a psychiatrist
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    • sneeze

      US /sniz/

      UK /sni:z/

      • Noun
      • Act of air suddenly being forced out of nose/mouth
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To suddenly force air out of nose/mouth
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    • socket

      US /ˈsɑkɪt/

      UK /'sɒkɪt/

      • Noun
      • Area into which (e.g. a bone) will fit
      • Point in the wall to plug in an electrical device
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    • stiff

      US /stɪf/

      UK /stɪf/

      • Noun
      • Slang term for a dead body
      • Adjective
      • Frozen still due to fear or anger
      • Not able to be bent
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    • strain

      US /stren/

      UK /streɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove the water from (food) using a colander
      • To injure a muscle, leg etc. by using it too much
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Injury to a muscle, leg etc. through overuse
      • Type or variation of a disease or bacillus
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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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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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

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

      US /tɪnt/

      UK /tɪnt/

      • Noun
      • Small quantity of a specific color
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add a small amount of color to
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    • to do with

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • vision

      US /ˈvɪʒən/

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      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to see; eyesight
      • Something you see in your imagination or dreams
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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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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