Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • out of the ordinary : Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • without a shadow of a doubt: With complete certainty; no doubt at all.
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • on impulse: Acting suddenly without thinking about the results of your actions
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • deal with
  • such as: For example; like
  • shift in: A change or alteration in something.
  • tidy up: To clean up your room
  • work out
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • read along: To read simultaneously with someone else or follow a text aloud.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • breathe in: To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
  • in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
  • threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
  • forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
  • kick in: (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
  • on the brain: To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
  • try on: To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
  • like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
  • in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
  • number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
  • bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • Easier said than done: More difficult than it appears to be.
  • in under: Located inside and beneath something.
  • first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • often seen: Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • work off: To work to pay some debts
  • hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • with time: As time passes; eventually.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
  • pick on: To tease or bully someone
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in agreement: Sharing the same opinion or feeling.
  • gone viral: To become very popular by circulating quickly through the Internet.
  • quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
  • out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
  • weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
  • perceive: To notice or become aware of something
  • phrase: Common expression or saying
  • procrastinate: To delay doing something that you ought to do
  • vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
  • tackle: To start working on a difficult problem
  • procrastination: Act of putting off something you ought to do
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • harsh: Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
  • emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
  • gut: To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
  • environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • compassionate: Feeling sympathy for people who are suffering
  • viral: Of or caused by a virus
  • shift: To change in position or direction
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • impression: Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • ordinary: Normal or usual
  • filter: Device to remove certain types of light, sound
  • impulsive: Acting without really thinking about it; rash
  • dominant: The strongest; most powerful
  • appearance: The way a person looks to others
  • judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
  • gratification: Pleasure; happiness; satisfaction
  • threat: Warning of probable trouble
  • scent: To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • clutter: To fill with disorderly mess of things
  • attribute: (Of books, art, music) to say it was composed by
  • inconsistent: Not tying together logically or with the facts
  • competent: Fully qualified or capable of doing
  • strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
  • detect: To discover or identify the presence of something
  • politician: Someone whose job is in politics
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • century: Period of 100 years
  • important: Having power or authority
  • sentimental: Displaying emotions too easily or strongly
  • habit: Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
  • tidy: With things in their proper place; not messy
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
  • competence: Ability to do in a fully satisfactory way
  • trustworthy: Honest and reliable
  • shadow: To cover something with shade
  • unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
  • professor: Teacher who teaches at a college or university
  • indignant: Annoyed because of something you feel is unfair
  • procrastinator: Someone who postpones work out of laziness
  • hypocrite: One who decries a thing while doing it themselves
  • incongruous: Out of keeping with what is there or is expected
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    • all over the place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
      • In many different locations; widely distributed.
      • Adjective
      • Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
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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.
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    • answer to

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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    • appearance

      US /əˈpɪrəns/

      UK /əˈpɪərəns/

      • Noun
      • The way a person looks to others
      • The way that something looks
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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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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    • attribute

      US /əˈtrɪbjut/

      UK /əˈtrɪbju:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • (Of books, art, music) to say it was composed by
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Characteristic something has, e.g. size or color
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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    • bad idea

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • An unwise or imprudent course of action.
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    • based on

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      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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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
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    • breaks down

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      UK

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

      US /brið ɪn/

      UK /bri:ð in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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    • clutter

      US /ˈklʌtɚ/

      UK /ˈklʌtə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fill with disorderly mess of things
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A disorderly mess of things
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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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    • compassionate

      US /kəmˈpæʃənɪt/

      UK /kəm'pæʃənət/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling sympathy for people who are suffering
      • Relating to the humane treatment and care of others, especially in healthcare.
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    • competence

      US /ˈkɑmpɪtəns/

      UK /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability to do in a fully satisfactory way
      • The quality of being adequately or well qualified; the state of being competent.
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    • competent

      US /ˈkɑmpɪtənt/

      UK /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/

      • Adjective
      • Fully qualified or capable of doing
      • Of an acceptable quality, though not outstanding.
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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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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • detect

      US /dɪˈtɛkt/

      UK /dɪˈtekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To discover or identify the presence of something
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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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    • Easier said than done

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      UK

      • Idiom
      • More difficult than it appears to be.
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    • emotional

      US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/

      UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
      • Relating to or characterized by emotion
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    • feel like

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • filter

      US /ˈfɪltɚ/

      UK /'fɪltə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device to remove certain types of light, sound
      • Device to remove unwanted things from liquid, gas
      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove certain types of light, sound
      • To remove unwanted substances from a liquid or gas
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    • first up

      US /fɚst ʌp/

      UK /fə:st ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
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    • for example

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      UK

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

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

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

      US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/

      UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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    • gone viral

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • To become very popular by circulating quickly through the Internet.
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    • gratification

      US /ˌɡrætəfɪˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌgrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Pleasure; happiness; satisfaction
      • Noun
      • A source of pleasure or satisfaction.
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    • gut

      US /ɡʌt/

      UK /ɡʌt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
      • To remove the internal parts of an animal or fish
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Stomach and internal organs of digestion
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    • habit

      US /ˈhæbɪt/

      UK /'hæbɪt/

      • Noun
      • Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
      • Usual way of behaving; something often repeated
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    • hang on

      US /hæŋ ɑn/

      UK /hæŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for the person you phoned to answer
      • To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
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    • harsh

      US /hɑrʃ/

      UK /hɑ:ʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
      • Being severe and unkind
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hypocrite

      US /ˈhɪpəˌkrɪt/

      UK /ˈhɪpəkrɪt/

      • Noun
      • One who decries a thing while doing it themselves
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    • impression

      US /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

      UK /ɪmˈpreʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
      • Act of pressing into a material to make a pattern
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    • impulsive

      US /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

      UK /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Acting without really thinking about it; rash
      • (Psychology) Relating to or characterized by a sudden, involuntary inclination to do something.
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    • in agreement

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Sharing the same opinion or feeling.
      • Having reached a mutual understanding or contract.
      • Phrase
      • Existing in harmony or correspondence.
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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 other words

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
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    • in practice

      US /ɪn ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /in ˈpræktis/

      • Phrase
      • In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
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    • 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.
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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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    • in the past

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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    • in under

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      UK

      • Preposition
      • Located inside and beneath something.
      • Covered or concealed by something.
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    • incongruous

      US /ɪnˈkɑŋɡruəs/

      UK /ɪnˈkɒŋgruəs/

      • Adjective
      • Out of keeping with what is there or is expected
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    • inconsistent

      US /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

      UK /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Not tying together logically or with the facts
      • Not staying the same in quality, behavior, or beliefs.
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    • indignant

      US /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

      UK /ɪnˈdɪgnənt/

      • Adjective
      • Annoyed because of something you feel is unfair
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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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    • judge

      US /dʒʌdʒ/

      UK /dʒʌdʒ/

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

      US /kɪk ɪn/

      UK /kik in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
      • To contribute money to a common fund or purpose.
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    • like a man

      US /laɪk ə mæn/

      UK /laɪk ə mæn/

      • other
      • To act bravely or responsibly.
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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 for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
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    • number of people

      US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/

      UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/

      • Phrase
      • The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
      • A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
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    • of a sudden

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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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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    • often seen

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
      • Frequently observed, especially due to popularity or prevalence.
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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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    • on impulse

      US /ɑn ˈɪmˌpʌls/

      UK /ɔn ˈimpʌls/

      • Phrase
      • Acting suddenly without thinking about the results of your actions
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    • on the brain

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      UK

      • Idiom
      • To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
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    • on the floor

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      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 to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • ordinary

      US /ˈɔ:rdneri/

      UK /'ɔ:dnrɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Normal or usual
      • Of the rank of ordinary seaman.
      • Noun
      • An ecclesiastical judge or official having ordinary jurisdiction in a given area.
      • Any of several simple and basic geometrical figures.
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    • out of the ordinary

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      • Adjective
      • Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
      • Exceptional; remarkably better than others of its kind.
      • Phrase
      • Beyond what is usual, common, or expected.
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    • out of time

      US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/

      UK /aut ɔv taim/

      • Adjective
      • Having no more time available to do something.
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    • over to

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      UK

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

      US /pɚˈsiv/

      UK /pə'si:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To notice or become aware of something
      • To think of someone or something in a certain way
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    • personal

      US /ˈpɚsənəl/

      UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/

      • Adjective
      • Done by or to a particular person; individual
      • Concerning a person's private life or feelings
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    • phrase

      US /frez/

      UK /freɪz/

      • Noun
      • Common expression or saying
      • Section of musical notes in a piece of music
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To choose words to say what you mean clearly
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    • pick on

      US /pɪk ɑn/

      UK /pik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To tease or bully someone
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    • politician

      US /ˌpɑlɪˈtɪʃən/

      UK /ˌpɒləˈtɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone whose job is in politics
      • A person who acts in a manipulative and devious way, typically to gain advancement in their career.
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    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
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    • procrastinate

      US /proˈkræstəˌnet, prə-/

      UK /prəʊ'kræstɪneɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To delay doing something that you ought to do
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    • procrastination

      US /proʊˌkræstɪ'neɪʃn/

      UK /prəʊˌkræstɪ'neɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of putting off something you ought to do
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    • procrastinator

      US /proʊˌkræstəˌneɪtə/

      UK /prəʊˌkræstɪˌneɪtə/

      • Noun
      • Someone who postpones work out of laziness
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    • professor

      US /prəˈfɛsɚ/

      UK /prəˈfesə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Teacher who teaches at a college or university
      • A title given to a teacher of the highest academic rank in a college or university.
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    • quiz question

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • read along

      US /rid əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /ri:d əˈlɒŋ/

      • other
      • To read simultaneously with someone else or follow a text aloud.
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    • scent

      US /sɛnt/

      UK /sent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
      • To add smell to something
      • Noun
      • Pleasant smell, as of flowers or perfume
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    • sentimental

      US /ˌsɛntəˈmɛntl/

      UK /ˌsentɪ'mentl/

      • Adjective
      • Displaying emotions too easily or strongly
      • Appealing to tender emotions and feelings, especially those of love or nostalgia.
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    • shadow

      US /ˈʃædo/

      UK /'ʃædəʊ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something with shade
      • To secretly follow a person
      • Noun
      • Person who follows another person to observe them
      • Area of darkness that is caused by blocked light
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    • shift

      US /ʃɪft/

      UK /ʃɪft/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change in position or direction
      • To move something from one place to another
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
      • Period of work starting at a certain time
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    • shift in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • A change or alteration in something.
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • sudden

      US /ˈsʌdn/

      UK /ˈsʌdn/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
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    • tackle

      US /ˈtækəl/

      UK /'tækl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To start working on a difficult problem
      • To grab and throw a person to the ground
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Equipment used in fishing
      • Arrangement of ropes and wheels used for lifting
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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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    • threat

      US /θrɛt/

      UK /θret/

      • Noun
      • Warning of probable trouble
      • A warning that you may be harmed
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    • threat to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
      • A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
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    • tidy up

      US /ˈtaɪdi ʌp/

      UK /ˈtaidi ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To clean up your room
      • To improve the appearance of something, often to make it more acceptable or appealing.
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    • trustworthy

      US /ˈtrʌstˌwə:ði/

      UK /ˈtrʌstwɜ:ði/

      • Adjective
      • Honest and reliable
      • Providing correct information; factual.
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    • try on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
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    • unusual

      US /ʌnˈjuʒuəl/

      UK /ʌnˈju:ʒuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
      • Remarkable or interesting because different from or better than others.
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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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    • viral

      US /ˈvaɪrəl/

      UK /ˈvaɪrəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of or caused by a virus
      • Becoming very popular by circulating quickly from person to person, especially through the Internet.
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    • vocabulary

      US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/

      UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Words that have to do with a particular subject
      • The words that a person knows
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    • weird

      US /wɪrd/

      UK /wɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
      • Eerily strange or disturbing.
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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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    • with time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As time passes; eventually.
      • Given enough time; in the course of time.
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    • without a shadow of a doubt

      US /wɪˈðaʊt ə ˈʃædo ʌv ə daʊt/

      UK /wɪˈðaʊt ə ˈʃædəu ɔv ə daʊt/

      • other
      • With complete certainty; no doubt at all.
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    • work off

      US /wɚk ɔf/

      UK /wə:k ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To work to pay some debts
      • To get rid of something through efforts
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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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