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Vocabulary

  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • 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.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • deal with
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • often used to: Frequently employed or utilized for a specific purpose or action.
  • to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • come to think of it: Used when you suddenly remember or realize something, often leading to a change in perspective or a new thought.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
  • rally around: To come together to support someone or something.
  • come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • as time goes by: Over the course of time; as time passes.
  • watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • have to: Must do
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
  • on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
  • set up
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
  • blast off
  • at least: As a minimum
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
  • break apart: To separate into pieces; disintegrate.
  • break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
  • in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
  • come at: To approach someone to attack them
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
  • best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
  • revolve around: To have something as a main subject or purpose.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • make certain: To ensure or ascertain something.
  • recap: Brief description of something that had been said
  • evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
  • vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
  • integrity: Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
  • split: No longer married or in a relationship
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • realistic: Looks or appears real; like things really are
  • inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
  • universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
  • extra: More than necessary; additional
  • reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
  • optimistic: Tending to believe the future will be good
  • astronaut: Person who travels in space
  • scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
  • fiction: Made-up stories; imagined events
  • objective: Being real, rather than simply being an idea
  • plausible: Being reasonable and possibly true
  • oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
  • duplicate: Something that is the exact same thing as another
  • chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
  • downside: Negative aspect of something
  • science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • programme: A plan or schedule of events
  • handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
  • testimony: Public statement of personal religious experiences
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • blade: One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
  • minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
  • scientist: Person who is trained in a science
  • frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
  • truth: Real facts about something
  • service: Work that a person does to assist others
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • unfortunate: Having bad luck; bringing a bad result
  • rob: Person's name
  • terrestrial: Concerning the earth; not of, in the air or space
  • atomic: Concerning atoms
  • astronomer: Scientist studying stars and other bodies in space
  • bomb: To attack with explosives
  • handwriting: Way a person's writing looks
  • conceivable: Capable of being imagined
  • tic: Involuntary twitching especially in the face
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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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    • arrive at

      US /əˈraɪv æt/

      UK /əˈraiv æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
      • To reach a conclusion or decision after thinking about something.
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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    • as time goes by

      US /əz taɪm ɡoʊz baɪ/

      UK /əz taɪm gəuz baɪ/

      • other
      • Over the course of time; as time passes.
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    • astronaut

      US /ˈæstrəˌnɔt/

      UK /ˈæstrənɔ:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who travels in space
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    • astronomer

      US /əˈstrɑ:nəmə(r)/

      UK /əˈstrɒnəmə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Scientist studying stars and other bodies in space
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • at that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • atomic

      US /əˈtɑ:mɪk/

      UK /əˈtɒmɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning atoms
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • best known

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
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    • blade

      US /bled/

      UK /bleɪd/

      • Noun
      • One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
      • Sharp edge used for cutting
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    • blast off

      US /blæst ɔf/

      UK /blɑ:st ɔf/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take off or ascend rapidly, as a rocket or spacecraft.
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    • bomb

      US /bɑm/

      UK /bɒm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attack with explosives
      • Noun
      • An explosive device
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    • break apart

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To separate into pieces; disintegrate.
      • To end a relationship or association.
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    • break in

      US /brek ɪn/

      UK /breik in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
      • To interrupt someone's conversation, task
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To interrupt a conversation or activity.
      • To wear something new until it becomes comfortable.
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    • chemical

      US /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

      UK /ˈkemɪkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Basic substance produced by mixing elements
      • The branch of science concerned with the substances of which matter is composed, the investigation of their properties and reactions, and the use of such reactions to form new substances.
      • Adjective
      • Made of various elements
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    • come at

      US /kʌm æt/

      UK /kʌm æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach someone to attack them
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    • come to think of it

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used when you suddenly remember or realize something, often leading to a change in perspective or a new thought.
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    • come together

      US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assemble or unite; to start working together.
      • To form a close relationship or bond.
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    • conceivable

      US /kənˈsiːvəbl/

      UK /kənˈsi:vəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of being imagined
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    • correct

      US /kəˈrɛkt/

      UK /kə'rekt/

      • Adjective
      • Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
      • True or accurate
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fix a problem
      • To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
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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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    • downside

      US /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/

      UK /ˈdaʊnsaɪd/

      • Noun
      • Negative aspect of something
      • The potential negative consequences or risks associated with a decision or action.
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    • duplicate

      US /ˈdu:plɪkeɪt/

      UK /ˈdju:plɪkeɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Something that is the exact same thing as another
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an exact copy of a thing
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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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    • extra

      US /'ekstrə/

      UK /'ekstrə/

      • Adjective
      • More than necessary; additional
      • Of especially good quality or grade.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Items more than you need; additional items
      • Person who has a small part in a movie
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    • fiction

      US /ˈfɪkʃən/

      UK /ˈfɪkʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Made-up stories; imagined events
      • False statement or account about something
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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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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    • found out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
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    • frank

      US /fræŋk/

      UK /fræŋk/

      • Proper Noun
      • Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stamp envelopes for posting
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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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    • handwriting

      US /ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ/

      UK /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Way a person's writing looks
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in a while

      US /ɪn e hwaɪl/

      UK /in ə hwail/

      • Phrase
      • In a short period of time; soon.
      • For a short period of time; soon.
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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 love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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    • in other words

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • in turn

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
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    • in ways

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a manner or by methods that.
      • In certain respects or aspects.
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    • inspire

      US /ɪnˈspaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone an idea to do or make something
      • To make someone feel a certain emotion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe in
      • To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
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    • integrity

      US /ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/

      UK /ɪnˈtegrəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
      • The state of being whole and undivided.
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    • into space

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
      • Figuratively, entering a realm of imagination or abstraction.
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    • look into

      US /lʊk ˈɪntu/

      UK /luk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
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    • make certain

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To ensure or ascertain something.
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • objective

      US /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/

      UK /əbˈdʒektɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Being real, rather than simply being an idea
      • Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; impartial.
      • Noun
      • Something you decide you want to do; goal
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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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    • often used to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Frequently employed or utilized for a specific purpose or action.
      • Commonly applied or implemented in a particular situation or context.
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    • on a mission

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
      • Very determined to achieve something.
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    • once in a while

      US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; not very often.
      • Occasionally; not very often.
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    • optimistic

      US /ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪk/

      UK /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Tending to believe the future will be good
      • Confident and hopeful about future outcomes.
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • oxygen

      US /ˈɑksɪdʒən/

      UK /'ɒksɪdʒən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A gas in the air that we need to breathe
      • Oxygen administered as a medical treatment.
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    • plausible

      US /ˈplɔzəbəl/

      UK /ˈplɔ:zəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being reasonable and possibly true
      • Appearing worthy of belief.
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    • put together

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
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    • quiz question

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
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    • rally around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come together to support someone or something.
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • reaction

      US /riˈækʃən/

      UK /rɪ'ækʃn/

      • Noun
      • Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
      • Feeling or action in response to something
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    • realistic

      US /ˌriəˈlɪstɪk/

      UK /ˌri:əˈlɪstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Looks or appears real; like things really are
      • Having or showing a practical awareness of things as they are
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    • recap

      US /riˈkæp/

      UK /'ri:kæp/

      • Noun
      • Brief description of something that had been said
      • Transitive Verb
      • To describe or summarize the main points
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    • revolve around

      US /rɪˈvɑlv əˈraʊnd/

      UK /riˈvɔlv əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a main subject or purpose.
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    • rob

      US /rɑb/

      UK /rɒb/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To steal money or property from (bank or person)
      • To prevent from getting something deserved
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    • science

      US /ˈsaɪəns/

      UK /'saɪəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Study of the physical world, based on facts
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    • scientific

      US /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

      UK /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning academic study of the physical world
      • Systematic and precise, following a methodology.
      • Noun
      • Relating to or used in science.
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    • scientist

      US /ˈsaɪəntɪst/

      UK /ˈsaɪəntɪst/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who is trained in a science
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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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    • split

      US /splɪt/

      UK /splɪt/

      • Adjective
      • No longer married or in a relationship
      • (Injured) by cutting it open, as in someone's lip
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To become divided or broken along a straight line
      • To cause a cut in (lip, etc.)
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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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    • tend

      US /tɛnd/

      UK /tend/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move or act in a certain manner
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of
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    • terrestrial

      US /təˈrɛstriəl/

      UK /tə'restrɪəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the earth; not of, in the air or space
      • Concerning the earth; not of, in the air or space
      • Noun
      • Person who lives on earth; not an alien
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    • testimony

      US /ˈtɛstəˌmoni/

      UK /'testɪmənɪ/

      • Noun
      • Public statement of personal religious experiences
      • Statement of evidence in court
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • tic

      US /tɪk/

      UK /tɪk/

      • Noun
      • Involuntary twitching especially in the face
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    • time will tell

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • to the moon

      US /tu ðə mun/

      UK /tu ðə mu:n/

      • other
      • Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
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    • truth

      US /truθ/

      UK /tru:θ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Real facts about something
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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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    • unfortunate

      US /ʌnˈfɔrtʃənɪt/

      UK /ʌnˈfɔ:tʃənət/

      • Adjective
      • Having bad luck; bringing a bad result
      • Regrettable or undesirable.
      • Noun
      • A person who experiences bad luck or misfortune.
      • An unfortunate event or situation.
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    • universe

      US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/

      UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • All of space that contains planets and stars
      • Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
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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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    • watch out

      US /wɑtʃ aʊt/

      UK /wɔtʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be careful; to be alert to danger
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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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    • work at

      US /wɚk æt/

      UK /wə:k æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a job at a particular place or organization.
      • To make an effort to improve something.
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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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