Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • knock it off: Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • in store: About to happen in the future
  • talk shop: To talk about work-related topics outside work.
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • ride with: To travel together with someone in a vehicle or on an animal.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in the front row: Seated in the first row closest to the front.
  • light on: To illuminate something.
  • go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
  • screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
  • by any chance: Used to ask a question in a polite way, often when you do not really expect the answer to be 'yes'
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • check out
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • all bets are off: Used to say that no plans or predictions can be relied upon.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • for too long: For an excessively extended period.
  • part with: To give something away; relinquish possession of something.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • in the closet: Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
  • show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • of the like: And similar kinds or types; alike in category.
  • aside from
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • insane: Mentally ill; crazy
  • deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • desire: To wish for, hope or want something
  • brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • obsess: To talk or think about someone, something too much
  • era: Period characterized by particular events, people
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
  • vintage: Old and somewhat treasured
  • premiere: First performance of a show, film, play in public
  • finance: Control of money a person, business has access to
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
  • closet: Small room or cupboard used for storing things
  • college: School or educational institution for adults
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • archive: To store things such as historical records
  • podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
  • collection: Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • store: To put things in a place for later use
  • season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • sample: To try (e.g. food, drink), to see if you like it
  • makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
  • repeat: Action that is done again
  • editor: Person deciding the contents of a book or magazine
  • hunger: Strong desire or need
  • bazaar: Market of small shops that sell various items
  • glam: Shortened form of 'glamorous'
  • gay: Happy and bright
  • psa: PSA is the acronym of Public Service Announcement, a message in the public interest disseminated by the media without charge, with the objective of raising awareness or changing public attitudes and behavior towards a social issue.
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    • all bets are off

      US /ɔl bɛts ɑr ɔf/

      UK /ɔ:l bets ɑ: ɔf/

      • other
      • Used to say that no plans or predictions can be relied upon.
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    • all the things

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
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    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
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    • archive

      US /ˈɑrˌkaɪv/

      UK /'ɑ:kaɪv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To store things such as historical records
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Collection of historical records and materials
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    • aside from

      US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/

      UK /əˈsaid frɔm/

      • Phrase
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    • at that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point 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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    • bazaar

      US /bəˈzɑr/

      UK /bəˈzɑ:(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Market of small shops that sell various items
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    • brand

      US /brænd/

      UK /brænd/

      • Noun
      • A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
      • Product made or designed by a named company
      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
      • To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
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    • by any chance

      US /baɪ ˈɛni tʃæns/

      UK /bai ˈeni tʃɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Used to ask a question in a polite way, often when you do not really expect the answer to be 'yes'
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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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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    • collection

      US /kəˈlɛkʃən/

      UK /kəˈlekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
      • Group of similar things gathered as a hobby
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    • college

      US /'kɑːlɪdʒ/

      UK /'kɒlɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • School or educational institution for adults
      • A constituent body of a university.
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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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    • deserve

      US /dɪˈzɚv/

      UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
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    • desire

      US / dɪˈzaɪr/

      UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wish for, hope or want something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing that is wished for or wanted
      • A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
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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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    • editor

      US /ˈɛdɪtɚ/

      UK /ˈedɪtə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person deciding the contents of a book or magazine
      • Person making final version of a movie, text, book
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    • era

      US /'ɪrə/

      UK /'ɪərə/

      • Noun
      • Period characterized by particular events, people
      • A major division of geological time, usually divided into periods.
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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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    • finance

      US /fəˈnæns, faɪ-, ˈfaɪˌnæns/

      UK /ˈfaɪnæns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Control of money a person, business has access to
      • Adjective
      • Concerned with money
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    • for too long

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For an excessively extended period.
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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 through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
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    • glam

      US /ɡ'læm/

      UK /ɡ'læm/

      • Adjective
      • Shortened form of 'glamorous'
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    • go for it

      US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/

      UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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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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    • in store

      US /ɪn stɔr/

      UK /in stɔ:/

      • Idiom
      • About to happen in the future
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    • in the closet

      US /ɪn ðə ˈklɑzət/

      UK /in ðə ˈklɒzət/

      • other
      • Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
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    • in the front row

      US /ɪn ðə ˈfrʌnt ro/

      UK /in ðə ˈfrʌnt rəu/

      • other
      • Seated in the first row closest to the front.
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    • in ways

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a manner or by methods that.
      • In certain respects or aspects.
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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
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    • insane

      US /ɪnˈsen/

      UK /ɪnˈseɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Mentally ill; crazy
      • Being crazy or stupid
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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    • knock it off

      US /nɑk ɪt ɔf/

      UK /nɔk it ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
      • Interjection
      • Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
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    • light on

      US /laɪt ɑn/

      UK /lait ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To illuminate something.
      • To discover something unexpectedly.
      • Adjective
      • Gentle or delicate in the use of something.
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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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    • look to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
      • To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
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    • makeup

      US /ˈmekˌʌp/

      UK /'meɪkʌp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
      • The way in which something is formed or composed.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To invent or fabricate something.
      • To compensate for something.
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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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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    • obsess

      US /əbˈsɛs, ɑb-/

      UK /əbˈses/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk or think about someone, something too much
      • To think about something to an excessive degree
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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
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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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    • of the like

      US /ʌv ðə laɪk/

      UK /əv ðə laɪk/

      • other
      • And similar kinds or types; alike in category.
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    • on the phone

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Talking on the telephone.
      • Adjective
      • Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
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    • one of those things

      US /wʌn əv ðoʊz θɪŋz/

      UK /wʌn əv ðəuz θɪŋz/

      • other
      • An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
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    • other than

      US

      UK

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

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • part with

      US /pɑrt wɪð/

      UK /pɑ:t wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give something away; relinquish possession of something.
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    • podcast

      US /'pɑ:dkæst/

      UK /'pɒdkɑ:st/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
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    • premiere

      US /prɪˈmɪr/

      UK /ˈpremieə(r)/

      • Noun
      • First performance of a show, film, play in public
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a first public performance.
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    • psa

      US /ˌpiː.esˈeɪ/

      UK /ˌpiː.esˈeɪ/

      • Abbreviation
      • PSA is the acronym of Public Service Announcement, a message in the public interest disseminated by the media without charge, with the objective of raising awareness or changing public attitudes and behavior towards a social issue.
      • PSA is the acronym of Prostate-Specific Antigen, protein produced by cells of the prostate gland. The PSA test measures the level of PSA in a man's blood to help detect prostate cancer or other prostate issues.
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    • repeat

      US /rɪˈpit/

      UK /rɪˈpi:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Action that is done again
      • Musical passage that is to be played again
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do something over again
      • To say something you have learned and memorized
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    • ride with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To travel together with someone in a vehicle or on an animal.
      • To support or agree with someone's opinion or cause.
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
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    • sample

      US /ˈsæmpl/

      UK /ˈsɑ:mpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try (e.g. food, drink), to see if you like it
      • Noun
      • A small quantity of something used as a taster
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    • screen in

      US /skrin ɪn/

      UK /skri:n ɪn/

      • other
      • To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
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    • show in

      US /ʃo ɪn/

      UK /ʃəu ɪn/

      • other
      • To lead someone into a room or building.
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    • store

      US /stɔr, stor/

      UK /stɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put things in a place for later use
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where things are kept for future use
      • Place where you can go to buy things
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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
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
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    • talk shop

      US /tɔk ʃɑp/

      UK /tɔ:k ʃɒp/

      • other
      • To talk about work-related topics outside work.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

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

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
      • A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
      • Noun (plural)
      • Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
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    • tie

      US /taɪ/

      UK /taɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach things (together) with a string or rope
      • To require someone to be in a specific place
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
      • Strong connection between people, countries
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    • tight

      US /taɪt/

      UK /taɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Showing anxiety or anger; tense
      • Positioned physically close together
      • Adverb
      • Firmly; so it can't move
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
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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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    • vintage

      US /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Old and somewhat treasured
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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    • work at

      US /wɚk æt/

      UK /wə:k æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a job at a particular place or organization.
      • To make an effort to improve something.
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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
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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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    Benito Skinner on Shopping, Mary Beth Barone, & 'Overcompensating' | The Good Buy | Harper's BAZAAR

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    林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/03
    Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Paris Fashion Week or how to snag the best vintage finds? Dive into this fun chat with Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone where they spill the tea on shopping, glam looks, and their favorite beauty picks! You'll pick up tons of cool fashion vocabulary and hear real conversations about trends and designers like Versace and Martine Rose.

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