Vocabulary

  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • check out
  • get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
  • get down on: To criticize or disapprove of someone or something.
  • substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
  • signed on to: To formally agree to something, often by signing a document.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • fair game: Someone or something that is considered a legitimate target for criticism, attack, or exploitation.
  • have to: Must do
  • call attention to: To make someone notice something.
  • cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
  • fall away: Slowly lessen your friendship with someone
  • in a flash: Extremely quickly; instantaneously.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • take the fall: To accept blame or punishment for something, especially in order to protect someone else.
  • fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • stars align: When circumstances are particularly favorable or lucky.
  • right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
  • get trapped in: To become confined in a place and unable to escape.
  • deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
  • intimate: (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
  • treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
  • claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
  • career: Particular occupation in professional life
  • track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
  • relentless: Continuing without slowing or losing strength
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
  • private: Being away from others and quiet
  • backlash: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
  • fade: To cause to lose brightness of color
  • drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
  • fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
  • adolescence: Developmental period typically in the teen years
  • sacred: Worthy of religious worship; very holy
  • silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
  • fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
  • praise: To express approval of something or someone
  • groom: To make neat and smart in appearance
  • expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
  • enemy: Something that stops you doing what you want
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
  • mercy: Kind instead of harsh treatment of someone
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
  • mock: To laugh at someone or something in an unkind way
  • spectacle: Impressive performance, public event or show
  • owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • storm: To act violently or angrily
  • public: Owned by the government
  • sequel: Story, movie etc. that follows another similar one
  • modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • harassment: Continually bothering someone in an unfair way
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • battle: Military fight between armies
  • finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
  • truth: Real facts about something
  • reclaim: To get back something that was lost; recover
  • uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
  • spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
  • whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
  • teen: Teenager
  • overshadow: To be more important or significant by comparison
  • halftime: Rest time between two periods of a game
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    • adolescence

      US /ˌædlˈɛsəns/

      UK /ˌædəˈlesns/

      • Noun
      • Developmental period typically in the teen years
      • The period of life from puberty to maturity.
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    • apologize

      US /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/

      UK /ə'pɒlədʒaɪz/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
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    • at large

      US /æt lɑrdʒ/

      UK /æt lɑ:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • backlash

      US /ˈbækˌlæʃ/

      UK /ˈbæklæʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
      • A sudden, adverse reaction or consequence, especially in computing or technology.
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    • battle

      US /ˈbætl/

      UK /'bætl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Military fight between armies
      • Working hard to stop something; struggle
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fight or struggle against someone or something
      • To work hard to stop something; struggle
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    • call attention to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone notice something.
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    • career

      US /kəˈrɪr/

      UK /kə'rɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular occupation in professional life
      • The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward very fast and without control
      • To advance or make progress rapidly
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    • celebrity

      US /səˈlɛbrɪti/

      UK /sə'lebrətɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • A (famous) entertainer known by many people
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The state of being well-known or famous.
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

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

      US /klem/

      UK /kleɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • To say that something is true, often without proof.
      • A statement that something is true.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
      • To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
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    • cover up

      US /ˈkʌvɚ ʌp/

      UK /ˈkʌvə ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hide something bad; conceal
      • To put on warmer clothes; to protect oneself from the cold.
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    • deserve

      US /dɪˈzɚv/

      UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/

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

      US /ɪkˈspoʊz/

      UK /ɪk'spəʊz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make visible, without covering or protection
      • To allow light through a cameras lens onto film
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    • fade

      US /fed/

      UK /feɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cause to lose brightness of color
      • To lose strength or freshness
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    • fair game

      US /fɛr ɡem/

      UK /fɛə ɡeim/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone or something that is considered a legitimate target for criticism, attack, or exploitation.
      • Adjective
      • Animals that are legal to hunt or fish during a specific season.
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    • fall away

      US /fɔl əˈwe/

      UK /fɔ:l əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Slowly lessen your friendship with someone
      • Move away from a course you decided to take
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    • fall for

      US /fɔl fɔr/

      UK /fɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be deceived or tricked by someone
      • To become in love with someone
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    • fame

      US /fem/

      UK /feɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
      • Widespread reputation, especially of a good kind.
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

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

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

      • other
      • On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
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    • get down on

      US /ɡɛt daʊn ɑn/

      UK /ɡet daʊn ɒn/

      • other
      • To criticize or disapprove of someone or something.
      B2
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    • get lost

      US /ɡɛt lɔst/

      UK /ɡet lɔ:st/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
      • To become unable to find your way; to lose your sense of direction.
      • Interjection
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
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    • get trapped in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become confined in a place and unable to escape.
      • To become involved in a situation from which it is difficult to escape.
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    • groom

      US /ɡrum, ɡrʊm/

      UK /gru:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make neat and smart in appearance
      • To take care of an animal by brushing, cleaning it
      • Countable Noun
      • Man employed to brush, trim and clean horses
      • Man who is, or who has recently married
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    • halftime

      US /ˌhɑ:f'taɪm/

      UK /ˌhɑ:f'taɪm/

      • Noun
      • Rest time between two periods of a game
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    • harassment

      US /hə'ræsmənt/

      UK /'hærəsmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Continually bothering someone in an unfair way
      • Unwelcome behavior that is offensive, humiliating, or intimidating.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in a flash

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Extremely quickly; instantaneously.
      • Suddenly and unexpectedly.
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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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 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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    • 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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    • intimate

      US /ˈɪntəmɪt/

      UK /'ɪntɪmət/

      • Adjective
      • (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
      • Private and personal things shared with another
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone understand without saying directly
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    • mercy

      US /ˈmɚsi/

      UK /'mɜ:sɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Kind instead of harsh treatment of someone
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    • mock

      US /mɑk/

      UK /mɒk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To laugh at someone or something in an unkind way
      • Adjective
      • Not genuine or real, but attempting to appear so
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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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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    • overshadow

      US /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

      UK /ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be more important or significant by comparison
      B2
      More
    • owe

      US /o/

      UK /əʊ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
      • To credit someone or thing for making it possible
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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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    • 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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    • praise

      US /preɪz/

      UK /preɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express approval of something or someone
      • To express thanks, respect, and love
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Expression of approval of something/someone
      • Expression of thanks, respect, and love
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    • reclaim

      US /rɪˈklem/

      UK /rɪ'kleɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get back something that was lost; recover
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
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    • relentless

      US /rɪˈlɛntlɪs/

      UK /rɪ'lentləs/

      • Adjective
      • Continuing without slowing or losing strength
      • Persistent and determined; refusing to give up or be deterred.
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    • right in front

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
      • In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
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    • sacred

      US /ˈsekrɪd/

      UK /ˈseɪkrɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Worthy of religious worship; very holy
      • Being highly valued and respected
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    • sequel

      US /ˈsikwəl/

      UK /'si:kwəl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Story, movie etc. that follows another similar one
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    • signed on to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To formally agree to something, often by signing a document.
      • To hire someone, especially for a specific project or period.
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    • silence

      US /ˈsaɪləns/

      UK /'saɪləns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being quiet and not talking for a time
      • When there is not sound or noise; complete quiet
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop the noise that something is making
      • To prevent someone from expressing thoughts
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    • spectacle

      US /ˈspɛktəkəl/

      UK /ˈspektəkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Impressive performance, public event or show
      • Large public event, performance, or show
      B1
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    • spotlight

      US /ˈspɑ:tlaɪt/

      UK /ˈspɒtlaɪt/

      • Noun
      • Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
      • Transitive Verb
      • To highlight or put attention on something
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    • stars align

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • When circumstances are particularly favorable or lucky.
      More
    • substance use

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
      • The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances, especially when problematic.
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    • take the fall

      US /tek ði fɔl/

      UK /teik ðə fɔ:l/

      • Idiom
      • To accept blame or punishment for something, especially in order to protect someone else.
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    • tear

      US /tɛr/

      UK /teə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Drop of salty water from the eye
      • Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move very quickly, often with carelessness
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    • teen

      US /tin/

      UK /ti:n/

      • Noun
      • Teenager
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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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    • track

      US /træk/

      UK /træk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use marks to follow a wild animal
      • To move a certain way/follow a particular course
      • Noun
      • A circular course for running
      • Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
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    • truth

      US /truθ/

      UK /tru:θ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Real facts about something
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    • uncomfortable

      US /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl, -ˈkʌmftə-/

      UK /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not being relaxed; worried about something
      • Causing or feeling slight pain or physical unease.
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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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    • whoa

      US /woʊ/

      UK /wəʊ/

      • Interjection
      • Tell someone to do something more slowly
      • An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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