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Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • turn on
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • smash hit: A very successful song, film, play, etc.
  • recording session: A period of time dedicated to recording music or other audio.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • on tape: Recorded on audio or video media.
  • interact with
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
  • con man: A person who deceives or swindles others, especially in order to gain money.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • come out with: To go out with someone on a date
  • to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
  • keynote speech: A significant speech that sets out the central theme of a conference or meeting.
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • hanging out: To spend time with your friends
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
  • suspicious: Doubtful about someone's honesty
  • function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
  • cruise: To easily achieve
  • session: Period of time used for a specific activity
  • swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
  • chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
  • lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
  • serve: To act in a particular position or office
  • feast: Religious celebration
  • crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
  • expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
  • smash: Accident involving vehicles
  • scandal: Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • replace: To use instead of something else
  • commencement: Time at which something begins
  • glow: Pink color in the face, e.g. from exercise/emotion
  • rot: To break down into pieces through dying; decay
  • notification: Act of giving formal or official information
  • speech: A formal talk to an audience
  • hyper: Very excited or active
  • scrape: To take something off a surface with a sharp tool
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • assistant: Person who helps another, usually as a job
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • blaze: (Of a fire) to burn brightly
  • injustice: Unjust act; the practice of being unjust or unfair
  • mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
  • deep: Complex and important
  • charming: Being very likable; attractive
  • wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • champion: Person who fights for or supports strongly
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • affiliate: Organization that is associated with another
  • cover: To record a different version of another song
  • insert: To put something into a certain place or spot
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • psychotic: Concerning or affected by psychosis; unbalanced
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • fallout: Radioactive particles after a nuclear explosion
  • repress: To keep (emotions) under control; restrict
  • revisit: To talk or think about something again
  • local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
  • upstairs: On a floor above
  • unbelievable: Being very hard to believe; very great
  • religiously: According to a religion
  • keynote: Fundamental/central idea, point of a speech, etc.
  • barnacle: Marine crustaceans that live on rocks
  • plutonium: Radioactive metallic element
  • tattooed: To put a permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
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    • affiliate

      US /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

      UK /əˈfɪlieɪt/

      • Noun
      • Organization that is associated with another
      • Transitive Verb
      • To connect an organization with a larger one
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    • assistant

      US /əˈsɪstənt/

      UK /əˈsɪstənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who helps another, usually as a job
      • Adjective
      • (Person) helping another, usually as a job
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    • barnacle

      US /ˈbɑ:rnəkl/

      UK /ˈbɑ:nəkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Marine crustaceans that live on rocks
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    • blaze

      US /blez/

      UK /bleɪz/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn brightly
      • (Of the sun, etc.) to shine brightly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bright light, as from a burning fire
      • a sudden show of very strong feeling
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    • champion

      US /'tʃæmpɪən/

      UK /'tʃæmpɪən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who fights for or supports strongly
      • The title given to the winner of a competition.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To support or fight for something you believe in
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    • charming

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Being very likable; attractive
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause others to like you or do what you want
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    • chase

      US /tʃes/

      UK /tʃeɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of going after someone to catch them
      • Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To go after with the intention of catching
      • To try very hard to get something that you want
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    • come out with

      US /kʌm aʊt wɪð/

      UK /kʌm aut wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go out with someone on a date
      • To say something, especially something surprising or controversial.
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    • commencement

      US /kəˈmɛnsmənt/

      UK /kəˈmensmənt/

      • Noun
      • Time at which something begins
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    • commit

      US /kəˈmɪt/

      UK /kə'mɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To do something bad, usually a crime
      • To promise your permanent love or loyalty (to)
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    • con man

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A person who deceives or swindles others, especially in order to gain money.
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    • crime

      US /kraɪm/

      UK /kraɪm/

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

      US /kruz/

      UK /kru:z/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To easily achieve
      • To travel by boat or car for leisure
      • Countable Noun
      • A long vacation trip on a passenger boat
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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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    • fallout

      US /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/

      UK /'fɔ:laʊt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Radioactive particles after a nuclear explosion
      • The adverse results of a situation or action.
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    • feast

      US /fist/

      UK /fi:st/

      • Noun
      • Religious celebration
      • Special meal with large amounts of food and drink
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To eat a large special meal often in celebration
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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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    • 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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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • function

      US /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

      UK /'fʌŋkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Social event, or party such as a wedding
      • Mathematical operation used in calculations
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To serve a certain purpose or role
      • To be operating, working or achieving its purpose
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    • glow

      US /ɡlo/

      UK /ɡləʊ/

      • Noun
      • Pink color in the face, e.g. from exercise/emotion
      • Pleasant feeling, as of happiness or satisfaction
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To look very healthy and contented
      • To emit a steady even light
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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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    • hanging out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
      A2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hyper

      US /'haɪpər/

      UK /ˈhaɪpə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Very excited or active
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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, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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    • injustice

      US /ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/

      UK /ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Unjust act; the practice of being unjust or unfair
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    • insert

      US /ɪnˈsɜ:rt/

      UK /ɪnˈsɜ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something into a certain place or spot
      • To add (writing) to something.
      • Noun
      • Act of putting into a certain place or spot
      • A leaflet or section inserted in a magazine or newspaper.
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    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
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    • keynote

      US /ˈki:noʊt/

      UK /ˈki:nəʊt/

      • Noun
      • Fundamental/central idea, point of a speech, etc.
      • Adjective
      • Main; central; basic; most important
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    • keynote speech

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A significant speech that sets out the central theme of a conference or meeting.
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    • lift

      US /lɪft/

      UK /lɪft/

      • Noun
      • Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
      • Machine carrying people up or down to other floors
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop or cancel something, such as a rule
      • To move something to higher position
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    • local

      US /ˈloʊkl/

      UK /ˈləʊkl/

      • Noun
      • Bus or train, that stops at most stations
      • People who live in the area being discussed
      • Adjective
      • Relating to a particular area, city, or town
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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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    • notification

      US /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

      UK /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of giving formal or official information
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    • on tape

      US /ɑn teɪp/

      UK /ɒn teɪp/

      • other
      • Recorded on audio or video media.
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    • on the news

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
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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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    • plutonium

      US /pluˈtoniəm/

      UK /plu:ˈtəʊniəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Radioactive metallic element
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    • professional

      US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/

      UK /prə'feʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
      • Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
      • Noun
      • Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
      • One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
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    • psychotic

      US /saɪˈkɑ:tɪk/

      UK /saɪˈkɒtɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or affected by psychosis; unbalanced
      • Noun
      • Person afflicted with psychosis
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    • recording session

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A period of time dedicated to recording music or other audio.
      • A period of time dedicated to recording audio for film, television, or other media.
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    • religiously

      US /rɪˈlɪdʒəslɪ/

      UK /rɪˈlɪdʒəsli/

      • Adverb
      • According to a religion
      • According to a religion
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    • replace

      US /rɪˈples/

      UK /rɪ'pleɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use instead of something else
      • To return an item to its original location
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    • repress

      US /rɪˈprɛs/

      UK /rɪ'pres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep (emotions) under control; restrict
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    • revisit

      US /riˈvɪzɪt/

      UK /ˌri:ˈvɪzɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To talk or think about something again
      • To visit some place or someone again
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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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    • rot

      US /rɑ:t/

      UK /rɒt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To break down into pieces through dying; decay
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The process or state of decaying or rotting.
      • Foolish or nonsensical talk or ideas.
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    • scandal

      US /ˈskændl/

      UK /'skændl/

      • Noun
      • Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
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    • scrape

      US /skrep/

      UK /skreɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take something off a surface with a sharp tool
      • To move roughly across the surface of something
      • Noun
      • Bad or unpleasant incident
      • Sound of something moving roughly across a surface
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    • serve

      US /sɚv/

      UK /sɜ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To act in a particular position or office
      • To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
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    • session

      US /ˈsɛʃən/

      UK /ˈseʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Period of time used for a specific activity
      • Series of meetings for e.g. a court, legislature
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    • shut up

      US /ʃʌt ʌp/

      UK /ʃʌt ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close something, e.g. a shop
      • To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
      • Interjection
      • An expression of disbelief or surprise
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    • smash

      US /smæʃ/

      UK /smæʃ/

      • Noun
      • Accident involving vehicles
      • Sound when something breaks into pieces loudly
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To break into pieces
      • To defeat someone completely
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    • smash hit

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A very successful song, film, play, etc.
      • Adjective
      • Extremely successful; very popular.
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    • speech

      US /spitʃ/

      UK /spi:tʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A formal talk to an audience
      • Expression of ideas or opinions by talking
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    • suspicious

      US /səˈspɪʃəs/

      UK /səˈspɪʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Doubtful about someone's honesty
      • Feeling that something is wrong; causing suspicion
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    • swear

      US /swɛr/

      UK /sweə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To say bad or impolite words to someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a serious promise to do something
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    • tattooed

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
      • Adjective
      • Having tattoos.
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    • thumbs up

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
      • A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
      • Noun (plural)
      • Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
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    • to God

      US /tə ɡɑd/

      UK /tə ɡɒd/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
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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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    • turned out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      • Transitive Verb
      • To extinguish or switch off lights.
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    • unbelievable

      US /ˌʌnbɪˈlivəbəl/

      UK /ˌʌnbɪˈli:vəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being very hard to believe; very great
      • Extremely good or impressive; amazing.
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    • upstairs

      US /ˌʌpˈsterz/

      UK /ˌʌpˈsteəz/

      • Adverb
      • On a floor above
      • Noun
      • The floor above you in a building
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    • whole point

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
      • The primary reason or objective.
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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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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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