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  • as useful: Equally useful; to the same degree of usefulness.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • come out with: To go out with someone on a date
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • lose the plot: To become confused or behave irrationally.
  • of means: Having resources or wealth available for use.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • pretty much anything: Almost everything; nearly all things.
  • massive: Very big; large; too big
  • phrase: Common expression or saying
  • compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
  • gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
  • trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
  • urge: A strong desire for something
  • silly: Careless
  • insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
  • shed: Small building used for storage
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • similar: Nearly the same; alike
  • plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
  • swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
  • extra: More than necessary; additional
  • curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
  • thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
  • incompetent: Not having the skill or ability to do a thing well
  • rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
  • argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
  • flirt: To behave playfully to arouse romantic interest
  • absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
  • idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
  • pillow: Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
  • tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
  • depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
  • imply: To suggest something, without saying it directly
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • sharp: Person's name
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • deceive: To make someone believe something that is not true
  • juvenile: Concerning young people or children
  • mad: Very angry
  • overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • melt: To disappear or to go away
  • accuse: To claim that someone has done something wrong
  • mug: Large ceramic drinking cup with a handle
  • basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • affectionate: Having or displaying warmth or affection
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • discretion: The right to exercise your own judgment
  • oven: Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
  • bulb: A round electronic device that produces light
  • lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
  • noun: The subject or object of a sentence
  • loaf: Large piece of bread baked as a whole
  • lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
  • clown: Performer in funny clothes who makes people laugh
  • add: To include as well
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • forget: To not remember something
  • banter: Type of friendly, joking talk
  • infer: To reach a conclusion from the evidence
  • short: (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
  • voice: Ability to sing well
  • potter: To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
  • char: To become burnt and the outside appears black
  • piggy: Childish name for pig
  • glottal: Concerning or produced by the vocal cords
  • teapot: Pot for brewing tea with a spout and handle
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    • absolute

      US /ˈæbsəˌlut/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:t/

      • Adjective
      • Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
      • Not capable of being doubted or questioned; certain.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is complete, total, pure, certain
      • (in philosophy) a concept of an ultimate, unconditional reality
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    • accuse

      US /əˈkjuz/

      UK /ə'kju:z/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To claim that someone has done something wrong
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    • affectionate

      US /əˈfɛkʃənɪt/

      UK /əˈfekʃənət/

      • Adjective
      • Having or displaying warmth or affection
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    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
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    • argument

      US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/

      UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Discussion in which you disagree with someone
      • A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • as useful

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Equally useful; to the same degree of usefulness.
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
      A1
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    • banter

      US /ˈbæntɚ/

      UK /'bæntə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Type of friendly, joking talk
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To talk in a friendly, joking way
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    • bulb

      US /bʌlb/

      UK /bʌlb/

      • Noun
      • A round electronic device that produces light
      • Onion-shaped part from which a plant grows
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    • char

      US /tʃɑr/

      UK /tʃɑ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To become burnt and the outside appears black
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A solid material that remains after heating a substance.
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    • clown

      US /klaʊn/

      UK /klaʊn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Performer in funny clothes who makes people laugh
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To play jokes or tricks
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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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    • 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.
      B2
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    • curse

      US /kɚs/

      UK /kɜ:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To use offensive language when angry; swear
      • Noun
      • Act to cause trouble to others
      • A word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.
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    • deceive

      US /dɪˈsiv/

      UK /dɪ'si:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone believe something that is not true
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    • depend

      US /dɪˈpend/

      UK /dɪˈpend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
      • To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
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    • discretion

      US /dɪˈskrɛʃən/

      UK /dɪˈskreʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The right to exercise your own judgment
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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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    • flirt

      US /flɚt/

      UK /flɜ:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To behave playfully to arouse romantic interest
      • Noun
      • A person who habitually trifles with the affections of others; a coquette.
      B2
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
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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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    • glottal

      US /ˈglɑ:tl/

      UK /ˈglɒtl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or produced by the vocal cords
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    • gorgeous

      US /ˈɡɔrdʒəs/

      UK /'ɡɔ:dʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
      • Delightfully enjoyable or pleasant.
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    • idiot

      US /ˈɪdiət/

      UK /'ɪdɪət/

      • Noun
      • A person who is foolish or not very smart
      B2
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    • imply

      US /ɪmˈplaɪ/

      UK /ɪmˈplaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To suggest something, without saying it directly
      • To involve or indicate by inference, association, or necessary consequence rather than by direct statement
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • incompetent

      US /ɪnˈkɑ:mpɪtənt/

      UK /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

      • Adjective
      • Not having the skill or ability to do a thing well
      • Noun
      • Person who is completely unable to do something
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    • infer

      US /ɪnˈfɚ/

      UK /ɪn'fɜ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To reach a conclusion from the evidence
      • To imply; suggest something indirectly
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    • insult

      US /ɪnˈsʌlt/

      UK /ɪn'sʌlt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of disrespecting by being rude or impolite
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    • juvenile

      US /ˈdʒuvəˌnaɪl, -nəl/

      UK /ˈdʒu:vənaɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning young people or children
      • Noun
      • Someone who is young; a child
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    • loaf

      US /loʊf/

      UK /ləʊf/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large piece of bread baked as a whole
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To spend time idly
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    • lose the plot

      US /luz ðə plɑt/

      UK /lu:z ðə plɒt/

      • other
      • To become confused or behave irrationally.
      C1
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    • mad

      US /mæd/

      UK /mæd/

      • Adjective
      • Very angry
      • Enthusiastic about something
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    • massive

      US /ˈmæsɪv/

      UK /ˈmæsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Very big; large; too big
      • Large or imposing in scale or scope.
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    • melt

      US /mɛlt/

      UK /melt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To disappear or to go away
      • To make, become soft or liquid due to heat
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A mass of material that has been melted, especially metal.
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    • mug

      US /mʌɡ/

      UK /mʌɡ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large ceramic drinking cup with a handle
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attack someone to rob them
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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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    • of means

      US /ʌv minz/

      UK /əv mi:nz/

      • other
      • Having resources or wealth available for use.
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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    • oven

      US /ˈʌvən/

      UK /ˈʌvn/

      • Noun
      • Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
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    • overly

      US /ˈoʊvərli/

      UK /ˈəʊvəli/

      • Adverb
      • To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
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    • phrase

      US /frez/

      UK /freɪz/

      • Noun
      • Common expression or saying
      • Section of musical notes in a piece of music
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To choose words to say what you mean clearly
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    • piggy

      US /ˈpɪɡi/

      UK /'pɪɡɪ/

      • Noun
      • Childish name for pig
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    • pillow

      US /ˈpɪlo/

      UK /'pɪləʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
      • A cushion used as decoration.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Something used to provide support or cushioning.
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    • plot

      US /plɑt/

      UK /plɒt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
      • Series of events that form the main story
      • Transitive Verb
      • To mark a path, etc. on a map, using lines or dots
      • To devise or develop a dramatic storyline
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    • potter

      US /'pɑ:tər/

      UK /'pɒtə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who makes pots, bowls etc. out of clay
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    • pretty much anything

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Almost everything; nearly all things.
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    • rude

      US /rud/

      UK /ru:d/

      • Adjective
      • Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
      • Offensive; ill-mannered
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    • sharp

      US /ʃɑrp/

      UK /ʃɑ:p/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Adjective
      • Being very clear and easy to see
      • (Of clothes) nicely or stylishly
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    • shed

      US /ʃed/

      UK /ʃed/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small building used for storage
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To lose something as a natural process e.g. hair
      • Got rid of something that was no longer wanted or needed.
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    • silly

      US /ˈsɪli/

      UK /'sɪlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Careless
      • Acting funny or playfully
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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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    • teapot

      US /ˈtiˌpɑt/

      UK /ˈti:pɒt/

      • Noun
      • Pot for brewing tea with a spout and handle
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    • thick

      US /θɪk/

      UK /θɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Difficult to see through, as fog
      • Full of (people, etc.)
      • Adverb
      • In close association or friendship.
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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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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • tone

      US /toʊn/

      UK /təʊn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Atmosphere or feeling in a message
      • Firmness and strength of the body's muscles
      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the quality of muscles by exercise
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    • trick

      US /trɪk/

      UK /trɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fool someone in order to obtain a result
      • To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of trying to fool someone
      • Quick or skillful way of doing something
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    • urge

      US /ɚdʒ/

      UK /ɜ:dʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A strong desire for something
      • Strong pressure on someone to do something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To drive something forward
      • To ask or encourage someone to do 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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