Vocabulary

  • in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • such as: For example; like
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • captured on: To record or film something.
  • check out
  • on edge: Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
  • a good portion: A significant or substantial amount of something.
  • have to: Must do
  • in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
  • coming to light: To become known or revealed.
  • charged with: To be officially accused of something
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
  • in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • on fire: Very successful or popular
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
  • contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
  • brutal: Extremely violent or mean
  • blast: To attack someone with words
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
  • capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • infamous: Famous because of something bad
  • vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
  • violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
  • crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
  • prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
  • allegedly: According to what has been alleged
  • target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
  • organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
  • violence: Strong physical force of nature
  • revenge: Getting back at someone by hurting them back
  • arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
  • corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
  • enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • organization: Group of people with a particular purpose
  • gang: Group that you disapprove of, e.g. criminals
  • justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
  • public: Owned by the government
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • operation: Business or company, or its activities
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • criminal: Involving illegal activity; relating to crime
  • massacre: Killing of a large number of people
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • believe: To think or accept that something is true
  • freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
  • travel: To go to a place that is far away
  • allege: To state without proof
  • begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
  • assassin: Person who kills a public figure
  • gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
  • cardinal: Of the greatest importance; paramount
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • cartel: Groups united for a common (illegal) action
  • illicit: Not allowed by the laws or rules
  • assassination: Murder of a public figure by surprise attack
  • unknown: Not being known or famous
  • fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
  • grenade: Hand-held explosive devise
  • assassinate: To murder a famous or public figure
  • slay: To kill violently
  • pay: To give money for goods or work done
  • fatally: So as to cause death or very bad consequences
  • casino: Establishment that hosts legalized gambling
  • syndicate: Group of people or businesses that work together
  • imprison: To put someone (e.g. a criminal) in prison
  • bodyguard: Man who escorts and protects some important person
  • villa: A large house in the country, often for pleasure
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    • a good portion

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A significant or substantial amount of something.
      • An adequate or fair share of something.
      B2
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    • allege

      US /əˈlɛdʒ/

      UK /əˈledʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state without proof
      B1TOEIC
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    • allegedly

      US /ə'ledʒɪdlɪ/

      UK /ə'ledʒɪdlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • According to what has been alleged
      B2
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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.
      A2
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    • as such

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
      A1
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    • assassin

      US /əˈsæsn/

      UK /əˈsæsɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who kills a public figure
      B2
      More
    • assassinate

      US /əˈsæsəˌnet/

      UK /ə'sæsɪneɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To murder a famous or public figure
      B2
      More
    • assassination

      US /əˌsæsɪ'neɪʃn/

      UK /əˌsæsɪ'neɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Murder of a public figure by surprise attack
      B2
      More
    • at heart

      US /æt hɑrt/

      UK /æt hɑ:t/

      • Phrase
      • In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
      A1
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    • at once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      A2
      More
    • at risk

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In danger; likely to be harmed
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    • at that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
      A1
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    • blast

      US /blæst/

      UK /blɑ:st/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attack someone with words
      • To destroy something with explosives
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Destructive wave of air from an explosion
      • Strong current of wind
      B1
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    • bodyguard

      US /ˈbɑ:digɑ:rd/

      UK /ˈbɒdigɑ:d/

      • Countable Noun
      • Man who escorts and protects some important person
      C1
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    • brutal

      US /ˈbrutl/

      UK /'bru:tl/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely violent or mean
      B1
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    • capture

      US /ˈkæptʃɚ/

      UK /'kæptʃə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
      • To record, tape, or film something
      • Noun
      • The act of seizing or taking control of something.
      B1
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    • captured on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To record or film something.
      B2
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    • cardinal

      US /ˈkɑ:rdɪnl/

      UK /ˈkɑ:dɪnl/

      • Adjective
      • Of the greatest importance; paramount
      B2TOEIC
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    • cartel

      US /kɑ:rˈtel/

      UK /kɑ:ˈtel/

      • Noun
      • Groups united for a common (illegal) action
      B2
      More
    • casino

      US /kəˈsi:noʊ/

      UK /kəˈsi:nəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Establishment that hosts legalized gambling
      B2
      More
    • charged with

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be officially accused of something
      • To entrust someone with a duty or responsibility
      B1
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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
      A1
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    • coming to light

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become known or revealed.
      A1
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    • contribute

      US /kənˈtrɪbjut/

      UK /kən'trɪbju:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be a factor in causing something to happen
      • To donate, give (money) or help to something
      A2
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    • corrupt

      US /kəˈrʌpt/

      UK /kə'rʌpt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
      • To cause to become damaged or spoiled
      • Adjective
      • Being damaged or spoiled
      • Misusing power, as by taking bribes, to get rich
      B1
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    • crime

      US /kraɪm/

      UK /kraɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
      • Act that is against the law; murder, theft etc.
      A2
      More
    • criminal

      US /ˈkrɪmənəl/

      UK /ˈkrɪmɪnl/

      • Adjective
      • Involving illegal activity; relating to crime
      • Not justifiable; shameful
      • Noun
      • Person who commits a crime
      A2
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • enforcement

      US /ɪn'fɔ:smənt/

      UK /ɪn'fɔ:smənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of making sure that rules are followed
      • The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
      B1
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    • eventually

      US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

      UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/

      • Adverb
      • After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
      • At some later time; in the future
      A2
      More
    • fatally

      US /ˈfetlɪ/

      UK /'feɪtəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • So as to cause death or very bad consequences
      B1
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    • freedom

      US /ˈfridəm/

      UK /'fri:dəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being free, not being controlled
      B1
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    • gang

      US /ɡæŋ/

      UK /ɡæŋ/

      • Noun
      • Group that you disapprove of, e.g. criminals
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To gather together to do something (often illegal)
      B1
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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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    • grenade

      US /ɡrəˈned/

      UK /ɡrə'neɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Hand-held explosive devise
      B2
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    • gulf

      US /ɡʌlf/

      UK /gʌlf/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
      • Wide separation or difference between two groups
      B1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • illicit

      US /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

      UK /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Not allowed by the laws or rules
      B2TOEIC
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    • imprison

      US /ɪmˈprɪzən/

      UK /ɪm'prɪzn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put someone (e.g. a criminal) in prison
      B1
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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.
      C1
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    • in jail

      US /ɪn dʒel/

      UK /in dʒeil/

      • Phrase
      • Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
      B1
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    • in prison

      US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/

      UK /in ˈprizən/

      • Phrase
      • Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
      More
    • in the air

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
      • Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
      • Adjective
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
      A1
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
      A1
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    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
      A1
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    • in the process of

      US /ɪn ði ˈprɑsˌɛs ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈprəuses ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
      A1
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    • in turn

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
      A1
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    • infamous

      US /ˈɪnfəməs/

      UK /'ɪnfəməs/

      • Adjective
      • Famous because of something bad
      B2
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    • involve

      US /ɪnˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪn'vɒlv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To have or be included as a part of something
      • To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
      A2TOEIC
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    • justice

      US /ˈdʒʌstɪs/

      UK /'dʒʌstɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being fair, equal, or just
      • Countable Noun
      • Person in a court who judges criminal cases
      A2
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    • massacre

      US /ˈmæsəkɚ/

      UK /'mæsəkə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Killing of a large number of people
      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill a large number of people
      B2TOEIC
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    • on edge

      US /ɑn ɛdʒ/

      UK /ɔn edʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
      • Tense and easily upset.
      B1
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    • on fire

      US /ɑn faɪr/

      UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/

      • Adjective
      • Very successful or popular
      • Burning
      A2
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    • operation

      US /ˌɑpəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Business or company, or its activities
      • Functioning; use
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    • organization

      US /ˌɔrɡənɪˈzeʃən/

      UK /ˌɔ:gənaɪˈzeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people with a particular purpose
      • The way in which something is structured or arranged.
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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
      A2TOEIC
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    • prison

      US /ˈprɪzən/

      UK /'prɪzn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
      • A state of confinement or captivity.
      A2
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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
      A2TOEIC
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    • revenge

      US /rɪˈvɛndʒ/

      UK /rɪ'vendʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Getting back at someone by hurting them back
      • Transitive Verb
      • To inflict hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong done to oneself.
      B1
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    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
      A2TOEIC
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    • slay

      US /sle/

      UK /sleɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill violently
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
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    • syndicate

      US /ˈsɪndɪkɪt/

      UK /'sɪndɪkət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people or businesses that work together
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work together for common business interests
      B2
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    • target

      US /ˈtɑrɡɪt/

      UK /'tɑ:ɡɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
      • Group you are trying to sell to or influence
      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to influence; direct a message toward
      • (Army) to aim an attack at something
      A2TOEIC
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    • unknown

      US /ˌʌnˈnoʊn/

      UK /ˌʌnˈnəʊn/

      • Adjective
      • Not being known or famous
      • Being unfamiliar or not known
      • Countable Noun
      • Person who is not famous or known by many
      B1
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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
      A1
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    • vehicle

      US /ˈvi:hɪkl/

      UK /ˈvi:əkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
      • Means of expressing, showing, or achieving
      A2TOEIC
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    • villa

      US /ˈvɪlə/

      UK /'vɪlə/

      • Countable Noun
      • A large house in the country, often for pleasure
      B2
      More
    • violence

      US /ˈvaɪələns/

      UK /ˈvaɪələns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong physical force of nature
      • Use of physical force to harm someone
      B1
      More
    • violent

      US /ˈvaɪələnt/

      UK /ˈvaɪələnt/

      • Adjective
      • Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
      • Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
      A2
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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