Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • have to: Must do
  • stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
  • go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
  • whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
  • being creative: The state of using imagination or original ideas to create something.
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • fill out: To become fatter
  • rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
  • engage: To start to fight with an enemy
  • trait: A particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior
  • compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
  • evolve: To develop certain features
  • experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
  • mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
  • explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
  • influence: To affect or change something indirectly
  • reluctant: Experiencing or expressing unwillingness to do
  • pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
  • initial: First letter of your given name
  • prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
  • hypothesis: A theory trying to explain something
  • condition: To improve something to make it better
  • wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
  • sake: Japanese rice wine
  • attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
  • therapist: Person skilled in a particular type of therapy
  • beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
  • rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
  • supposedly: As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
  • damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
  • appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
  • silent: Without making any noise; soundless
  • smash: Accident involving vehicles
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
  • sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
  • subjective: Using personal feelings and opinions not facts
  • daily: Happening every day
  • inherit: To have a quality or feature passed down at birth
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • license: To give official permission to do something
  • concert: Musical entertainment performed in public
  • university: High-level educational institution; college
  • reproductive: Concerning the process of making children
  • believe: To think or accept that something is true
  • want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • questionnaire: Form used to get information from many people
  • band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
  • tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
  • date: To have become old-fashioned
  • report: Account of the necessary facts and information
  • courtship: Animal's showy actions to attract a sexual partner
  • trumpet: Brass wind instrument with a flared bell
  • globally: Throughout the world
  • advantageous: Being likely to benefit a person
  • flute: Musical instrument played by blowing into one end
  • hypothesize: To come up with a theory to explain something
  • singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
  • oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
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    • advantageous

      US /ˌædvænˈtedʒəs, -vən-/

      UK /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Being likely to benefit a person
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    • ahead of time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Before the scheduled time; early.
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    • attractive

      US /əˈtræktɪv/

      UK /əˈtræktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Making you like them, as by being good-looking
      • Offering advantages or benefits; tempting.
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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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    • beat

      US /bit/

      UK /bi:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move in regular motions in order to push blood
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
      • To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
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    • being creative

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The state of using imagination or original ideas to create something.
      • Having or showing an ability to make new things or think of new ideas.
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    • compliment

      US /ˈkɑmpləmənt/

      UK /'kɒmplɪmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
      • A formal expression of respect or admiration.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To say someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
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    • condition

      US /kənˈdɪʃən/

      UK /kənˈdɪʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To improve something to make it better
      • To cause to behave automatically in a certain way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Disease or other medical problem
      • The state of living you are in, e.g. good health
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    • courtship

      US /ˈkɔrtˌʃɪp,ˈkort-/

      UK /ˈkɔ:tʃɪp/

      • Noun
      • Animal's showy actions to attract a sexual partner
      • A couple's romantic relationship before marrying
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    • damn

      US /dæm/

      UK /dæm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
      • To threaten with everlasting punishment
      • Interjection
      • A mild swear word used to express annoyance
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    • engage

      US /ɪn'gedʒ/

      UK /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To start to fight with an enemy
      • To hire someone for a task or job
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    • engage in

      US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/

      UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or become involved in something.
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    • evolve

      US /ɪˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪ'vɒlv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To develop certain features
      • To develop or change slowly over time
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    • experiment

      US /ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/

      UK /ɪk'sperɪmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
      • A course of action tentatively adopted without being sure of the eventual outcome.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To create and perform tests to research something
      • To try something new that you haven't tried before
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    • explore

      US /ɪkˈsplɔr/

      UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To examine something in detail to learn about it
      • To travel to a place to discover more about it
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    • fill out

      US /fɪl aʊt/

      UK /fil aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become fatter
      • To complete a form by adding information needed
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    • flute

      US /flut/

      UK /flu:t/

      • Noun
      • Musical instrument played by blowing into one end
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    • for the sake of

      US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • For the purpose of; in the interest of.
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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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    • globally

      US /'ɡloʊbəlɪ/

      UK /'ɡləʊbəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Throughout the world
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    • go for it

      US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/

      UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hypothesis

      US /haɪˈpɑθɪsɪs/

      UK /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

      • Noun
      • A theory trying to explain something
      • A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
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    • hypothesize

      US /haɪˈpɑθɪˌsaɪz/

      UK /haɪ'pɒθəsaɪz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come up with a theory to explain something
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    • influence

      US / ˈɪnfluəns/

      UK /'ɪnflʊəns/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To affect or change something indirectly
      • To persuade someone to do something.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power to affect what happens, to persuade etc.
      • A person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way.
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    • inherit

      US /ɪnˈhɛrɪt/

      UK /ɪn'herɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To have a quality or feature passed down at birth
      • To receive property or money after someone dies
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    • initial

      US /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

      UK /ɪ'nɪʃl/

      • Noun
      • First letter of your given name
      • The beginning or commencement of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To authorize something by writing your initials
      • To mark or sign with one's initials.
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    • license

      US /ˈlaɪsəns/

      UK /ˈlaɪsns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give official permission to do something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Freedom to do what you want or act as you want
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    • mate

      US /met/

      UK /meɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
      • Partner in a (sexual) relationship
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To pair a male and female so they have children
      • To join or fit two things together
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    • mess

      US /mɛs/

      UK /mes/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
      • A difficult or confused situation.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something untidy or dirty
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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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    • oscar

      US

      UK

      • Proper Noun
      • Annual award given in the movie industry
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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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    • prime

      US /praɪm/

      UK /praɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get a person ready for; prepare someone
      • To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the highest in quality or value
      • Concerning the highest level of achievement
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    • pronounce

      US /prəˈnaʊns/

      UK /prə'naʊns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state something in a legal or official way
      • To give your opinion or decision about something
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    • questionnaire

      US /ˌkwestʃəˈner/

      UK /ˌkwestʃəˈneə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Form used to get information from many people
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    • reluctant

      US /rɪˈlʌktənt/

      UK /rɪˈlʌktənt/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing or expressing unwillingness to do
      • Showing doubt or unwillingness.
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    • reproductive

      US /ˌriprəˈdʌktɪv/

      UK /ˌri:prəˈdʌktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the process of making children
      • Relating to having children, young, or new plants
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    • rhythm

      US /ˈrɪðəm/

      UK /ˈrɪðəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Pattern of events, motions, or changes
      • A pattern of sound and beats in music
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    • sake

      US /sek/

      UK /seɪk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Japanese rice wine
      • Noun
      • Interest or benefit of someone or something
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    • silent

      US /ˈsaɪlənt/

      UK /'saɪlənt/

      • Adjective
      • Without making any noise; soundless
      • Usually speaking very little
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    • singe

      US /sɪndʒ/

      UK /sɪndʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn lightly, often to remove hair
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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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    • sponsor

      US /ˈspɑ:nsə(r)/

      UK /ˈspɒnsə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person that supports the passage of a new law
      • Person giving money for someone's education
      • Transitive Verb
      • To support the passage of a new law
      • To help someone succeed by giving them money
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    • stand with

      US /stænd wɪð/

      UK /stænd wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support or defend someone or something.
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    • subjective

      US /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

      UK /səbˈdʒektɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Using personal feelings and opinions not facts
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    • supposedly

      US /səˈpoʊzɪdli/

      UK /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

      • Adverb
      • As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
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    • therapist

      US /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

      UK /ˈθerəpɪst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person skilled in a particular type of therapy
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    • therapy

      US /ˈθɛrəpi/

      UK /'θerəpɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Treatment to help cure an illness
      • Psychological counseling to help resolve personal or emotional problems.
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • trait

      US /tret/

      UK /treɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior
      • A genetically determined characteristic or condition.
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    • trumpet

      US /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

      UK /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

      • Noun
      • Brass wind instrument with a flared bell
      • Device for making sound louder
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a sound like a trumpet
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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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    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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