Vocabulary

  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • hang in: To persevere; to not give up.
  • have to: Must do
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • turn on
  • take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
  • land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
  • walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
  • work out
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • in focus: State in which you see something sharp and clearly
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • help out: To assist someone
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • around the corner: Very near; close by.
  • run for it: To escape quickly from danger or unwanted situation.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • back at you: An informal way to return a greeting or compliment.
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
  • watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
  • all wet: Completely wrong or mistaken.
  • name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
  • play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • check on: To check that things are OK, correct
  • shit out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
  • gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
  • reinforce: To send more troops/resources to support an army
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • chunk: A large bit of something; thick lump
  • direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
  • register: To record your name on an official list; sign up
  • rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • blend: To combine different elements or substances
  • doom: Certain of the failure or destruction of
  • whip: To defeat thoroughly or easily
  • hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
  • aim: Act of pointing something at a target
  • scary: Causing fear; frightening
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • buddy: Friend, usually male
  • forge: To create something by hammering hot metal
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • vigorous: Having energy, strength, or good health
  • lick: To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
  • solidify: To make or become solid or more solid
  • scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • catch: Amount of something that has been caught
  • kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • gently: In a mild, careful, and soft manner
  • cover: To record a different version of another song
  • pad: Object that is thin, flat, and usually soft
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • carrot: Reward offered to make someone do something
  • sue: Person's name
  • blossom: Flower from a tree, often one appearing in spring
  • tragically: In a very sad manner, usually due to a death
  • happen: To take place or occur
  • rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
  • story: One of many floors or levels in a building
  • wink: To quickly close one eye, as when making a signal
  • backpack: Bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
  • goddamn: Very bad; terrible
  • whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
  • hurry: To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
  • cherry: Small, round fruit with a red or black skin
  • ski: Long thin board for the feet for moving on show
  • jacket: Light, thin coat worn over a shirt or top
  • baseball: Small ball used in the game of baseball
  • sushi: Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
  • softball: Ball used in playing softball
  • snowball: Ball of snow you throw at each other
  • snowman: Figure of a person made of packed snow
  • snowstorm: Storm with widespread snowfall and strong winds
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    • aim

      US /em/

      UK /eɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of pointing something at a target
      • Purpose or goal
      • Transitive Verb
      • To point something at a target
      • To intend to get a thing or for a thing to happen
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    • all wet

      US /ɔl wɛt/

      UK /ɔ:l wet/

      • other
      • Completely wrong or mistaken.
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    • around the corner

      US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/

      • Phrase
      • Very near; close by.
      • About to happen; approaching soon.
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    • ass

      US /æs/

      UK /æs/

      • Noun
      • (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
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    • back at you

      US /bæk æt ju/

      UK /bæk æt ju/

      • other
      • An informal way to return a greeting or compliment.
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    • backpack

      US /ˈbækˌpæk/

      UK /'bækpæk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel very lightly carrying your things
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    • baseball

      US /ˈbesˌbɔl/

      UK /'beɪsbɔ:l/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small ball used in the game of baseball
      • Two teams of nine players hit a ball to score runs
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    • blend

      US /blɛnd/

      UK /blend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine different elements or substances
      • To mix ingredients when cooking
      • Noun
      • Product known for mixing ingredients
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    • blossom

      US /ˈblɑ:səm/

      UK /ˈblɒsəm/

      • Noun
      • Flower from a tree, often one appearing in spring
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a plant) to produce flowers, e.g. in spring
      • To grow into a state of beauty and maturity
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    • buddy

      US /ˈbʌdi/

      UK /'bʌdɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Friend, usually male
      • A term of address, often used informally.
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    • carrot

      US /ˈkærət/

      UK /ˈkærət/

      • Noun
      • Reward offered to make someone do something
      • Long hard orange vegetable that grows underground
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    • check on

      US /tʃɛk ɑn/

      UK /tʃek ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check that things are OK, correct
      • To make sure someone or something is safe or well.
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    • cherry

      US /ˈtʃɛri/

      UK /ˈtʃeri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small, round fruit with a red or black skin
      • A tree that produces cherries.
      • Adjective
      • Bright red color
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    • chunk

      US /tʃʌŋk/

      UK /tʃʌŋk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A large bit of something; thick lump
      • A significant amount or portion.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide something into chunks.
      • To throw something forcefully (slang).
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    • direct

      US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/

      UK /də'rekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
      • To show the way by conducting or leading
      • Adverb
      • Coming straight from something
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    • doom

      US /dum/

      UK /du:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Certain of the failure or destruction of
      • Very bad, unhappy future event or situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make failure, defeat or death certain for
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • forge

      US /fɔ:rdʒ/

      UK /fɔ:dʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To create something by hammering hot metal
      • To form something new, such a relationship
      • Countable Noun
      • A furnace to melt and shape metals with heat
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    • gently

      US /ˈdʒentli/

      UK /ˈdʒentli/

      • Adverb
      • In a mild, careful, and soft manner
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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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    • goddamn

      US /ˈɡɑdˈdæm/

      UK /'gɒd'dæm/

      • Adjective
      • Very bad; terrible
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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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    • gorgeous

      US /ˈɡɔrdʒəs/

      UK /'ɡɔ:dʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
      • Delightfully enjoyable or pleasant.
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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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    • hang

      US /hæŋ/

      UK /hæŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
      • To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To float, move softly, or remain in the air
      • To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
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    • hang in

      US /hæŋ ɪn/

      UK /hæŋ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To persevere; to not give up.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • help out

      US /hɛlp aʊt/

      UK /help aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assist someone
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    • hurry

      US /ˈhɚri, ˈhʌr-/

      UK /'hʌrɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
      • Noun
      • Act of moving quickly because you are late
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    • in focus

      US /ɪn ˈfokəs/

      UK /in ˈfəukəs/

      • Phrase
      • State in which you see something sharp and clearly
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    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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    • jacket

      US /ˈdʒækɪt/

      UK /'dʒækɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Light, thin coat worn over a shirt or top
      • Outer covering that fits over and protects it
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    • kick

      US /kɪk/

      UK /kɪk/

      • Noun
      • Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit or move something with the foot
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    • land on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
      • To criticize someone severely.
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    • lick

      US /lɪk/

      UK /lɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
      • To defeat (someone) easily.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (of flames) to flicker over or around (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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    • name for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
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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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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • on the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
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    • one up

      US /wʌn ʌp/

      UK /wʌn ʌp/

      • Adjective
      • In a better or more advantageous position.
      • Countable Noun
      • An extra life or chance in a video game.
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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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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • pad

      US /pæd/

      UK /pæd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Object that is thin, flat, and usually soft
      • Soft section on the bottom of some animals' feet
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put soft material in to provide comfort
      • To take money dishonestly by adding extra charges
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    • play on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
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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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    • pretend

      US /prɪˈtɛnd/

      UK /prɪ'tend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To act as if something is true when it is not
      • Adjective
      • Not real; imaginary.
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    • quality

      US /ˈkwɑlɪti/

      UK /'kwɒlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feature associated with someone or something
      • High level of worth or excellence
      • Adjective
      • Of a high standard
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    • register

      US /ˈrɛdʒɪstɚ/

      UK /'redʒɪstə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To record your name on an official list; sign up
      • To show an amount on a measurement device
      • Noun
      • Till; machine used add up things you buy
      • Range of notes of a person's (singing) voice
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    • reinforce

      US /ˌri:ɪnˈfɔ:rs/

      UK /ˌri:ɪnˈfɔ:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To send more troops/resources to support an army
      • To encourage or strengthen an idea or feeling
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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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    • right for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
      • Correct or most appropriate.
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    • rub

      US /rʌb/

      UK /rʌb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
      • To move something back and forth along a surface
      • Noun
      • Act of moving you hand forcefully along a surface
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    • run for it

      US /rʌn fɚ ɪt/

      UK /rʌn fə ɪt/

      • other
      • To escape quickly from danger or unwanted situation.
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    • scream

      US /skrim/

      UK /skri:m/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a sudden loud, high sound
      • Noun
      • A sudden loud, high-pitched noise
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    • shit out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
      • To expel waste from the body.
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    • shot

      US /ʃɑt/

      UK /ʃɒt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kick or throw a ball at a goal
      • To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
      • Countable Noun
      • An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
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    • ski

      US /ski/

      UK /ski:/

      • Countable Noun
      • Long thin board for the feet for moving on show
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move over snow using skis
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    • snowball

      US /ˈsnoʊˌbɔl/

      UK /'snəʊbɔ:l/

      • Countable Noun
      • Ball of snow you throw at each other
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To increase dramatically in number or degree
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    • snowman

      US /ˈsnoˌmæn/

      UK /'snəʊmæn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Figure of a person made of packed snow
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    • snowstorm

      US /ˈsnoʊstɔ:rm/

      UK /ˈsnəʊstɔ:m/

      • Noun
      • Storm with widespread snowfall and strong winds
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    • softball

      US /ˈsɔftˌbɔl, ˈsɑft-/

      UK /ˈsɒftbɔ:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ball used in playing softball
      • A game closely resembling baseball
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    • solidify

      US /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

      UK /səˈlɪdɪfaɪ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make or become solid or more solid
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    • sue

      US /su/

      UK /su:/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take legal action against someone
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    • sushi

      US /ˈsuʃi/

      UK /ˈsu:ʃi/

      • Noun
      • Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
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    • take off

      US /tek ɔf/

      UK /teik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove, e.g. your clothes
      • To make arrangements to be absent from work
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove (an item of clothing).
      • To depart; to leave.
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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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    • tragically

      US /ˈtrædʒɪkl:ɪ/

      UK /'trædʒɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a very sad manner, usually due to a death
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    • turn on

      US /tɚn ɑn/

      UK /tə:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to be interested or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
      • To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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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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    • vigorous

      US /ˈvɪɡərəs/

      UK /ˈvɪgərəs/

      • Adjective
      • Having energy, strength, or good health
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
      • To move about in order to inspect something.
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    • watch out

      US /wɑtʃ aʊt/

      UK /wɔtʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be careful; to be alert to danger
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    • whip

      US /hwɪp, wɪp/

      UK /wɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To defeat thoroughly or easily
      • To beat with a type of long rope
      • Countable Noun
      • A long rope used to hit people or animals
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    • whoa

      US /woʊ/

      UK /wəʊ/

      • Interjection
      • Tell someone to do something more slowly
      • An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
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    • wink

      US /wɪŋk/

      UK /wɪŋk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To quickly close one eye, as when making a signal
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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 out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

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