Vocabulary

  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • start in: To begin a job or activity.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
  • park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
  • in flower: Having flowers blooming; producing flowers.
  • set up
  • deal with
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • reveal: To show something that was hidden before
  • vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
  • tackle: To start working on a difficult problem
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • bold: Brave; very confident; too confident
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
  • measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
  • cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
  • pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
  • counterintuitive: Contrary to what common sense would suggest
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
  • trend: Current style or fashion
  • firmly: In a hard, steady, unchanging way
  • whisper: To talk with breath but no voice
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • programme: A plan or schedule of events
  • adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
  • handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
  • bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
  • surround: To be all the way around something
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
  • plant: Factory or a place where things are made
  • loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
  • interactive: Acting or influencing others
  • minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
  • fix: Answer to a problem
  • overhead: Located above your head or in the sky
  • sand: Area composed of tiny pieces of rock near an ocean
  • roar: To laugh in a loud and continuous manner
  • worksheet: Piece of paper showing work planned or done
  • unit: One apartment in a building
  • rattle: To make a series of sharp noises by shaking
  • calmer: Having become more relaxed, less worried etc.
  • squeak: To make a short very high cry or sound
  • clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
  • squeaky: Making a high-pitched sound, like a mouse
  • decibel: Unit for measuring sound volume
  • recreate: To make a past situation exist again
  • daytime: The time of day you can see the sun
  • artwork: the pieces of art, such as drawings and photographs, that are used in books, newspapers, and magazines
  • honking: To make a loud noise like that of a horn
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • artwork

      US /ˈɑrtˌwɚk/

      UK /ˈɑ:twə:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the pieces of art, such as drawings and photographs, that are used in books, newspapers, and magazines
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    • bold

      US /bold/

      UK /bəʊld/

      • Adjective
      • Brave; very confident; too confident
      • Having a strong, vivid, or striking appearance or flavor
      • Noun
      • Darker heavier shade of a font
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    • bright

      US /braɪt/

      UK /braɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Cheerful and happy (manner)
      • (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
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    • calmer

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having become more relaxed, less worried etc.
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    • celebrate

      US /ˈsɛləˌbret/

      UK /'selɪbreɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
      • To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
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    • clip

      US /klɪp/

      UK /klɪp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A metal holder used for keeping things together
      • Brief part of a television show or movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach things together using a metal pin
      • To cut a small section or piece out from something
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    • clothe

      US /kloʊð/

      UK /kləʊð/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
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    • cope

      US /koʊp/

      UK /kəʊp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To deal with something in spite of difficulties
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    • cope with

      US /kop wɪð/

      UK /kəup wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
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    • counterintuitive

      US /ˌkaʊntərɪn'tju:ɪtɪv/

      UK /kaʊntərɪn'tju:ɪtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Contrary to what common sense would suggest
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    • daytime

      US /ˈdeˌtaɪm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtaɪm/

      • Noun
      • The time of day you can see the sun
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or happening during the day.
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • decibel

      US /ˈdɛsəbəl, -ˌbɛl/

      UK /ˈdesɪbel/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unit for measuring sound volume
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    • experience in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
      • Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
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    • exposure

      US /ɪkˈspoʒɚ/

      UK /ɪk'spəʊʒə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
      • Being talked about in the media
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    • firmly

      US /ˈfə:mlɪ/

      UK /ˈfɜ:mli/

      • Adverb
      • In a hard, steady, unchanging way
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    • fix

      US /fɪks/

      UK /fɪks/

      • Noun
      • Answer to a problem
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange or prepare something
      • To attach something so it will not move or change
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

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

      US /ˈhændl/

      UK /'hændl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cope with or take responsibility for
      • To control a machine, car etc.
      • Countable Noun
      • The part of a door you hold to open it
      • Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
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    • honking

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a loud noise like that of a horn
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    • in flower

      US /ɪn ˈflaʊɚ/

      UK /ɪn ˈflaʊə/

      • other
      • Having flowers blooming; producing flowers.
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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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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    • interactive

      US /ˌɪntɚˈæktɪv/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈæktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Acting or influencing others
      • Involving communication between people; allowing a user to respond to a computer.
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    • loud

      US /laʊd/

      UK /laʊd/

      • Adjective
      • Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
      • Making a lot of noise
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    • overhead

      US /ˌoʊvərˈhed/

      UK /ˌəʊvəˈhed/

      • Adjective
      • Located above your head or in the sky
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Regular and necessary cost, such as rent and heat
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    • park in

      US /ˈpɑrk ɪn/

      UK /ˈpɑ:k ɪn/

      • other
      • To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
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    • pitch

      US /pɪtʃ/

      UK /pɪtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
      • To throw a baseball to a batter
      • Noun
      • Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
      • Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
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    • plant

      US /plænt/

      UK /plɑ:nt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Factory or a place where things are made
      • Living thing with leaves and roots growing in soil
      • Transitive Verb
      • To firmly position something (in the ground)
      • To put seeds, flowers, trees in the ground
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    • rattle

      US /ˈrætl/

      UK /'rætl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a series of sharp noises by shaking
      • Noun
      • A series of sharp noises from shaking
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    • recreate

      US /ˌri:krɪ'eɪt/

      UK /ˌri:kriˈeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a past situation exist again
      • To refresh or renew, especially after fatigue.
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    • reveal

      US /rɪˈvil/

      UK /rɪ'vi:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To show something that was hidden before
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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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    • sand

      US /sænd/

      UK /sænd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Area composed of tiny pieces of rock near an ocean
      • Small pieces of rock that make beaches and deserts
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover a surface with grit e.g. roads
      • To smoothen a surface with sandpaper
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • squeak

      US /skwik/

      UK /skwi:k/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a short very high cry or sound
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    • squeaky

      US /ˈskwiki/

      UK /ˈskwi:ki/

      • Adjective
      • Making a high-pitched sound, like a mouse
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    • start in

      US /stɑrt ɪn/

      UK /stɑ:t in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin a job or activity.
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    • stress

      US / strɛs/

      UK /stres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
      • To put pressure on something or someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
      • Pressure on something or someone
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    • surround

      US /səˈraʊnd/

      UK /səˈraʊnd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be all the way around something
      • To be closely connected to and have an effect on
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be closely connected to and have an effect on
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    • tackle

      US /ˈtækəl/

      UK /'tækl/

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

      US /trɛnd/

      UK /trend/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Current style or fashion
      • General direction that is taken
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be current and popular
      • To move up or down
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    • unit

      US /ˈjunɪt/

      UK /ˈju:nɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • One apartment in a building
      • Group of people, e.g. soldiers, that work together
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • vocabulary

      US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/

      UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/

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

      US /ˈhwɪspɚ,ˈwɪs-/

      UK /'wɪspə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To talk with breath but no voice
      • Noun
      • Act of talking without using your voice
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    • worksheet

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      UK

      • Noun
      • Piece of paper showing work planned or done
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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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