Vocabulary

  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • on demand: Whenever requested or needed.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • to the left: In or toward the left direction.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • have to: Must do
  • pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • stir up: To cause trouble; incite unrest.
  • inquire of: To ask a person for information.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • came to pass: To happen; to occur.
  • pass as: To pretend to be somebody else successfully.
  • write in: To add text to a document or form.
  • in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
  • sink in: (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • get up in: To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
  • track with: To follow or keep up with something, such as a conversation or a line of reasoning.
  • fall under: To be included in or classified as part of a specific category or jurisdiction.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
  • symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
  • in your dreams: Used to say something is very unlikely or impossible.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • dream on: Said when you think something is very unlikely to happen.
  • on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
  • on record: Formally and publicly stated
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
  • in retrospect: Thinking back on what happened
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • let up: To do something more slowly or less intensely
  • drink down: To swallow a liquid quickly or completely.
  • slurp up: To drink (something) noisily.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • in the west: Located in or towards the west.
  • fall out
  • feed off: To eat a particular food, especially one that is only available in small quantities.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • in total: Completely; with everything added together.
  • connected with: Related to; associated with.
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
  • get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
  • jail time: A period of imprisonment in a jail or prison.
  • time will tell: The future will reveal the answer or outcome.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
  • take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
  • no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
  • up till: Until a particular time or point.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • turn the tables: To reverse a situation, gaining an advantage over someone who previously had an advantage over you.
  • to order: To give an instruction or command.
  • save as: To store a file using a new name or format.
  • dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
  • strike: To hit something
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
  • tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
  • authority: The power to give orders to people
  • purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
  • spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
  • stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
  • curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • spiritual: Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
  • illustrate: To supply pictures to go along with words
  • defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
  • major: High-ranking officer in the army
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • enemy: Something that stops you doing what you want
  • devour: To eat quickly and hungrily
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
  • operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
  • summit: Official meeting(s) of the leaders of countries
  • counterfeit: Made to look like the real thing, but false; fake
  • spell: To lead to future trouble
  • flesh: Soft part of fruit, vegetable that can be eaten
  • audio: Concerning sound
  • holy: Being good according to religious standards
  • poisonous: Harmful; unfriendly; unpleasant
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • false: Not real or genuine
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
  • sin: Act that breaks a religious law
  • understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
  • preach: To write or speak about so as to persuade people
  • know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
  • knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • roar: To laugh in a loud and continuous manner
  • hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
  • ministry: Body of religious workers and leaders
  • pastor: Minister in charge of a Christian church or group
  • temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
  • genesis: Beginning of something important
  • serpent: Very big snake
  • witchcraft: Performing magic using spells, often to harm
  • snake: An animal with a long body, no arms or legs
  • python: A large snake that crushes its victims
  • preacher: One speaking in church, etc. about religious ideas
  • demonic: Extremely evil or cruel
  • hiss: To make a very long 's' sound to show disapproval
  • prophetic: Having to do with correctly predicting the future
  • oracle: Wise person who tells the future
  • satan: An evil spirit said to be in control of hell
  • chastisement: Act of criticizing someone forcefully
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    • answer to

      US

      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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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

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

      US /æt taɪmz/

      UK /æt taɪmz/

      • Phrase
      • Sometimes; occasionally.
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    • audio

      US /ˈɔ:dioʊ/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning sound
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sound, especially when recorded or transmitted.
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    • authority

      US /əˈθɔrɪti, əˈθɑr-, ɔˈθɔr-, ɔˈθɑr-/

      UK /ɔ:ˈθɒrəti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power to give orders to people
      • Person who is an expert on a particular topic
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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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    • behind the scenes

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      • Phrase
      • Secretly or without being known to the public.
      • In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
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    • came to pass

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      • Phrase
      • To happen; to occur.
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    • chastisement

      US /'tʃæstɪzmənt/

      UK /'tʃæstɪzmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of criticizing someone forcefully
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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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    • connected with

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      • Phrase
      • Related to; associated with.
      • Involved with; having a relationship with.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • Was associated or linked to someone or something.
      • Felt understanding or empathy with someone or something.
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    • counterfeit

      US /ˈkaʊntɚˌfɪt/

      UK /'kaʊntəfɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Made to look like the real thing, but false; fake
      • Noun
      • An illegal copy of something
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    • curse

      US /kɚs/

      UK /kɜ:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To use offensive language when angry; swear
      • Noun
      • Act to cause trouble to others
      • A word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.
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    • 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.
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    • dedicated

      US /ˈdɛdɪˌketɪd/

      UK /'dedɪkeɪtɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
      • To give your energy, time, etc. completely
      • Adjective
      • Devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
      • Designed for or devoted to a specific purpose or task.
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    • defeat

      US /dɪˈfit/

      UK /dɪ'fi:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To beat an enemy, team, disease
      • To prevent something from succeeding.
      • Noun
      • When you lose a fight, game or competition
      • The feeling of having been beaten.
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    • demonic

      US /dɪˈmɑnɪk/

      UK /diˈmɒnɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely evil or cruel
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    • devour

      US /dɪˈvaʊr/

      UK /dɪˈvaʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To eat quickly and hungrily
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    • dream on

      US /drim ɑn/

      UK /dri:m ɔn/

      • Interjection
      • Said when you think something is very unlikely to happen.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue dreaming or fantasizing.
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    • drink down

      US /drɪŋk daʊn/

      UK /drɪŋk daun/

      • other
      • To swallow a liquid quickly or completely.
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    • dust

      US /dʌst/

      UK /dʌst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
      • To wipe something to remove dirt
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Fine dry powder that builds up on surfaces
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    • enemy

      US /ˈɛnəmi/

      UK /ˈenəmi/

      • Noun
      • Something that stops you doing what you want
      • Group, or people, you are opposed to
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    • fall out

      US /fɔl aʊt/

      UK /fɔ:l aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop being friends with; have a disagreement
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    • fall under

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be included in or classified as part of a specific category or jurisdiction.
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    • false

      US /fɔ:ls/

      UK /fɔ:ls/

      • Adjective
      • Not real or genuine
      • Not true or correct; containing incorrect information.
      • Adverb
      • In an untrue or inaccurate way.
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    • feed off

      US /fid ɔf/

      UK /fi:d ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To eat a particular food, especially one that is only available in small quantities.
      • To benefit or profit from something, often in a negative or parasitic way.
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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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    • flesh

      US /flɛʃ/

      UK /fleʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Soft part of fruit, vegetable that can be eaten
      • The soft tissues of your body covering the bones
      • Transitive Verb
      • To clean the skin e.g. of scales from a fish
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    • genesis

      US /ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

      UK /'dʒenəsɪs/

      • Noun
      • Beginning of something important
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    • get into it

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become interested in something and enjoy it.
      • To start a career or profession.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become interested in something.
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    • get up in

      US /ɡɛt ʌp ɪn/

      UK /ɡet ʌp ɪn/

      • other
      • To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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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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    • hiss

      US /hɪs/

      UK /hɪs/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a very long 's' sound to show disapproval
      • Noun
      • A very long 's' sound to show disapproval
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    • holy

      US /ˈholi/

      UK /'həʊlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Being good according to religious standards
      • Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
      • Interjection
      • An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe.
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    • illustrate

      US /ˈɪləˌstret, ɪˈlʌsˌtret/

      UK /ˈɪləstreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To supply pictures to go along with words
      • To be an example that explains or proves something
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    • in a minute

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very soon; in a short amount of time.
      • Within the duration of one minute.
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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 hell

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      • Phrase
      • In a very bad or unpleasant situation
      • In the place or state of punishment of the wicked after death
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    • in retrospect

      US /ɪn ˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt/

      UK /in ˈretrəspekt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Thinking back on what happened
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    • in the house

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
      • Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
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    • in the long run

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      • Phrase
      • Eventually; over a long period of time.
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    • in the past

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

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located in or towards the west.
      • Located in the western part of a country or region.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in total

      US /ɪn ˈtotl/

      UK /in ˈtəutəl/

      • Phrase
      • Completely; with everything added together.
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    • in your dreams

      US /ɪn jʊɚ ˈdrimz/

      UK /in jɔ: ˈdri:mz/

      • other
      • Used to say something is very unlikely or impossible.
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    • inquire of

      US /ɪnˈkwaɪɚ ʌv/

      UK /ɪnˈkwaɪə ɒv/

      • other
      • To ask a person for information.
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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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    • jail time

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      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A period of imprisonment in a jail or prison.
      • A sentence to be served in a jail or prison.
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    • let up

      US /lɛt ʌp/

      UK /let ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To do something more slowly or less intensely
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become less strong; to weaken or abate.
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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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    • major

      US /ˈmedʒɚ/

      UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • High-ranking officer in the army
      • Main subject you study at university
      • Adjective
      • Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
      • Important, serious, or large in scope, size
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    • ministry

      US /ˈmɪnɪstri/

      UK /ˈmɪnɪstri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Body of religious workers and leaders
      • Government department, such as Education
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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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    • no fear

      US /no fɪɚ/

      UK /nəʊ fɪə/

      • other
      • Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
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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 demand

      US /ɑn dɪˈmænd/

      UK /ɔn diˈmɑ:nd/

      • Adverb
      • Whenever requested or needed.
      • Adjective
      • Available whenever the customer wants it.
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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 record

      US /ɑn rɪˈkɚd/

      UK /ɔn riˈkɔ:d/

      • Adverb
      • Formally and publicly stated
      • Adjective
      • Officially documented or registered.
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    • on the inside

      US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/

      UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/

      • Phrase
      • Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
      • In prison; incarcerated.
      • Adjective
      • Possessing secret or confidential information.
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    • oracle

      US /ˈɔrəkəl, ˈɑr-/

      UK /'ɒrəkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Wise person who tells the future
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    • other than

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      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

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

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pretend to be somebody else successfully.
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    • pastor

      US /ˈpæstɚ/

      UK /'pɑ:stə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Minister in charge of a Christian church or group
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    • poisonous

      US /ˈpɔɪzənəs/

      UK /ˈpɔɪzənəs/

      • Adjective
      • Harmful; unfriendly; unpleasant
      • Causing sickness or death when eaten or drunk
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    • preach

      US /pritʃ/

      UK /pri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To write or speak about so as to persuade people
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    • preacher

      US /ˈpritʃər/

      UK /ˈpri:tʃə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • One speaking in church, etc. about religious ideas
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    • prophetic

      US /prəˈfɛtɪk/

      UK /prəˈfetɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having to do with correctly predicting the future
      • Concerning religious prophets
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    • pull back

      US /pʊl bæk/

      UK /pul bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move to a safer area; retreat
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    • purchase

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      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy something; to get by paying money for it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that you bought
      • Strong hold on something; grip
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    • python

      US /ˈpaɪˌθɑn, -θən/

      UK /'paɪθən/

      • Noun
      • A large snake that crushes its victims
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    • roar

      US /rɔr, ror/

      UK /rɔ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To laugh in a loud and continuous manner
      • To shout using a loud deep powerful voice
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A very loud, deep or hearty laugh
      • A very loud deep powerful shout
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    • satan

      US /'seɪtn/

      UK /'seɪtn/

      • Proper Noun
      • An evil spirit said to be in control of hell
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    • save as

      US /seɪv æz/

      UK /seiv əz/

      • other
      • To store a file using a new name or format.
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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    • serpent

      US /ˈsə:pənt/

      UK /ˈsɜ:pənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Very big snake
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    • sin

      US /sɪn/

      UK /sɪn/

      • Noun
      • Act that breaks a religious law
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To do something that breaks a religious law
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    • sink in

      US /sɪŋk ɪn/

      UK /siŋk in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
      • To penetrate a surface.
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    • slurp up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drink (something) noisily.
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    • snake

      US /snek/

      UK /sneɪk/

      • Noun
      • An animal with a long body, no arms or legs
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move like a snake
      • To wind in a long path like the shape of a snake
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    • spell

      US /spɛl/

      UK /spel/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To lead to future trouble
      • To be able to write (or say) the letters of a word
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Making some magic happen; form of words to do this
      • Period of time; time when an action is being done
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    • spirit

      US /ˈspɪrɪt/

      UK /'spɪrɪt/

      • Noun
      • Person's strong determination or attitude
      • Unique qualities of person, place, or time
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take someone away as if by magic
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    • spiritual

      US /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/

      UK /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
      • Noun
      • Religious song from the southern united states
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    • statement

      US / ˈstetmənt/

      UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Record of activity in a bank account over time
      • Act or process of saying something formally
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    • stir

      US /stɚ/

      UK /stɜ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arouse (attention or interest)
      • To mix e.g. food by making circular movements
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Attention or interest aroused by an event
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    • stir up

      US /stɚ ʌp/

      UK /stə: ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause trouble; incite unrest.
      • To evoke or awaken (emotions, memories).
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    • strike

      US /straɪk/

      UK /straɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something
      • To remove or erase.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A punch or hit
      • Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
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    • summit

      US /ˈsʌmɪt/

      UK /'sʌmɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Official meeting(s) of the leaders of countries
      • Highest part or top point of a mountain
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • reach the summit of (a mountain or hill).
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    • symbol of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
      • A visible sign of something intangible.
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    • take away from

      US /tek əˈwe frʌm/

      UK /teik əˈwei frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
      • To remove or detract from a particular quality or fact.
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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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    • temple

      US /ˈtɛmpəl/

      UK /'templ/

      • Noun
      • A flat area on the side of the forehead
      • Place for worship in many religions
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    • time will tell

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The future will reveal the answer or outcome.
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    • to death

      US /tu dɛθ/

      UK /tu: deθ/

      • Phrase
      • Extremely; to a great degree
      • Until death
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    • to order

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give an instruction or command.
      • To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
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    • to the left

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In or toward the left direction.
      • Situated on the left side of.
      More
    • tongue

      US /tʌŋ/

      UK /tʌŋ/

      • Noun
      • Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
      • Meat from the mouth of an animal, cooked as food
      • Transitive Verb
      • To using your mouth to produce musical notes
      • To use your mouth to touch something
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    • track with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To follow or keep up with something, such as a conversation or a line of reasoning.
      • To be in alignment or agreement with something.
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    • turn the tables

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • To reverse a situation, gaining an advantage over someone who previously had an advantage over you.
      A1
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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
      A1
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    • under control

      US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/

      UK /ˈʌndə kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
      • Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
      • Phrase
      • A situation that is being managed effectively.
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    • up against

      US /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      • Phrase
      • Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
      • In close proximity or contact with something.
      More
    • up till

      US /ʌp tɪl/

      UK /ʌp tɪl/

      • other
      • Until a particular time or point.
      A2
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    • witchcraft

      US /ˈwɪtʃˌkrɑːft/

      UK /ˈwɪtʃkrɑ:ft/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Performing magic using spells, often to harm
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    • write in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To add text to a document or form.
      • To vote for a candidate whose name is not printed on the ballot by writing it in.
      A1
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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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