Vocabulary

  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • have to: Must do
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • tv show: A television program.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • send in: To mail or email an application, etc. somewhere
  • in a heartbeat: Immediately; without hesitation.
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • in the closet: Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • centered around: To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
  • go after: To chase or pursue something
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • check out
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
  • in reverse: In the opposite direction.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • slip in: To enter a place quietly or unnoticed.
  • work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
  • break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • in the green: Having a financial profit or gain.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
  • for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
  • group together: To come together in a group; to assemble.
  • flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
  • distinguish from: To recognize or point out a difference; to tell apart.
  • over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
  • for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
  • lift me up: To encourage or improve the mood of someone.
  • stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
  • leaf through: Turn pages quickly to look at content casually.
  • third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
  • look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
  • symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
  • look up to: To respect or admire someone
  • put aside: To save money regularly.
  • in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • from the jump: From the very beginning or start of something.
  • break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • in color: Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
  • kick in: (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
  • back in the day: In the past; in former times.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
  • in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • from the top: From the beginning.
  • pour one out: To pour out a drink, typically alcohol, as a sign of respect or mourning for someone who has died or is absent.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • slice of pizza: A portion of pizza cut from the whole
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • fan out: To spread out from a central point, like a fan.
  • beyond me: Impossible for me to understand.
  • get it on: To start doing what you say you will do
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • being creative: The state of using imagination or original ideas to create something.
  • wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
  • play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
  • in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • interact with
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • version: Different way that someone interprets something
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • issue: To make something available to be used or sold
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
  • nerd: Intelligent but single-minded expert in a field
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
  • honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
  • animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • static: Concerning electricity that collects on a surface
  • justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
  • animate: To give life, energy, or motion to something
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • part: Division of a book
  • production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
  • interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • store: To put things in a place for later use
  • arrow: Symbol used on road signs to show direction
  • humor: Quality that makes something funny
  • bob: To move up and down repeatedly
  • kid: Child or young person
  • mark: Person's name
  • comic: Person who stands on a stage and tells jokes
  • shock: The passage of an electricity through the body
  • unlimited: Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
  • knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
  • whatnot: Miscellaneous curios
  • skew: To affect data making them incorrect or inaccurate
  • spider: Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
  • superman: Person with great powers and abilities
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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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    • animate

      US /ˈænəˌmet/

      UK /'ænɪmeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give life, energy, or motion to something
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    • animation

      US /ˌænəˈmeʃən/

      UK /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
      • Liveliness or energy in behavior or expression.
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    • arrow

      US /ˈæroʊ/

      UK /ˈærəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Symbol used on road signs to show direction
      • A long pointed piece of wood shot from a bow
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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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    • 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 the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • back in the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the past; in former times.
      • Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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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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    • 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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    • beyond me

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Impossible for me to understand.
      • Impossible for me to do.
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    • bob

      US /bɑ:b/

      UK /bɒb/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move up and down repeatedly
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • break down

      US /brek daʊn/

      UK /breik daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
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    • break it down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
      • To explain something in a detailed and understandable way.
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    • breaks down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
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    • centered around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • comic

      US /ˈkɑ:mɪk/

      UK /ˈkɒmɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who stands on a stage and tells jokes
      • Amusing story told in a series of pictures
      • Adjective
      • Funny; that makes you laugh
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    • cut off

      US /kʌt ɔf/

      UK /kʌt ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a process, e.g. a phone call
      • To cut the end of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
      • To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
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    • distinguish from

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To recognize or point out a difference; to tell apart.
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • down with

      US /daʊn wɪð/

      UK /daun wið/

      • Adjective
      • Suffering from an illness.
      • Agreeable to; in favor of.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of opposition to something.
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    • episode

      US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/

      UK /'epɪsəʊd/

      • Noun
      • One separate event in a series of events
      • Show which is part of a larger story
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    • ever since

      US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/

      UK /ˈevə sins/

      • Adverb
      • Continuously from a past time until now.
      • Conjunction
      • From the time that; because.
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    • fan out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spread out from a central point, like a fan.
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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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    • flat out

      US /flæt aʊt/

      UK /flæt aut/

      • Phrase
      • To go as fast as you possibly can
      • Adjective
      • Extremely busy.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for nothing

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
      • Free; without cost
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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
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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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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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    • for the record

      US /fɔr ði rɪˈkɚd/

      UK /fɔ: ðə riˈkɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
      • To state something to ensure the correct information is known.
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    • from the jump

      US /frəm ðə dʒʌmp/

      UK /frəm ðə dʒʌmp/

      • other
      • From the very beginning or start of something.
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    • from the top

      US /frʌm ði tɑp/

      UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/

      • Phrase
      • From the beginning.
      • From the highest point or position.
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    • get it on

      US /ɡɛt ɪt ɑn/

      UK /ɡet it ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start doing what you say you will do
      • To start something.
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    • go after

      US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/

      UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To chase or pursue something
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • group together

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come together in a group; to assemble.
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    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
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    • hands down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
      • Adverb
      • Without a doubt; easily and decisively.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • honestly

      US /ˈɑnɪstli/

      UK /ˈɒnɪstli/

      • Adverb
      • With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
      • Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
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    • humor

      US /ˈhjumɚ/

      UK /'hju:mə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality that makes something funny
      • Mood that a person is in
      • Transitive Verb
      • To pretend to agree with so they don't get upset
      • To agree with someone but don't really mean it
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    • in a heartbeat

      US /ɪn e ˈhɑrtˌbit/

      UK /in ə ˈhɑ:tbi:t/

      • Phrase
      • Immediately; without hesitation.
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    • in addition to

      US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/

      UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Besides; as well as
      • Phrase
      • Besides; as well as.
      • Furthermore; moreover.
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    • in color

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
      • Adjective
      • Full of vivid colors; bright and vibrant.
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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 green

      US /ɪn ɡrin/

      UK /ɪn ɡri:n/

      • other
      • Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
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    • in line with

      US /ɪn laɪn wɪð/

      UK /in lain wið/

      • Phrase
      • In agreement with; conforming to.
      • In the same direction or alignment as.
      • Preposition
      • In agreement or conformity with.
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    • in real life

      US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/

      UK /in riəl laif/

      • Phrase
      • In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
      • Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
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    • in reverse

      US /ɪn rɪˈvɚs/

      UK /in riˈvə:s/

      • Adverb
      • In the opposite direction.
      • In the opposite order.
      • Phrase
      • Moving or operating backwards.
      • With the sequence inverted.
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    • in the closet

      US /ɪn ðə ˈklɑzət/

      UK /in ðə ˈklɒzət/

      • other
      • Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
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    • in the game

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      • other
      • Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
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    • in the green

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡrin/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡri:n/

      • other
      • Having a financial profit or gain.
      • On the putting surface of a golf course.
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    • in the news

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Being widely reported in the media.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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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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    • in touch

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having contact or communication with someone.
      • Aware of or informed about something.
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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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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
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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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    • issue

      US /ˈɪʃu/

      UK /'ɪʃu:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something available to be used or sold
      • To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
      • Single edition of a magazine
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    • justice

      US /ˈdʒʌstɪs/

      UK /'dʒʌstɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being fair, equal, or just
      • Countable Noun
      • Person in a court who judges criminal cases
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    • kick in

      US /kɪk ɪn/

      UK /kik in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
      • To contribute money to a common fund or purpose.
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    • kid

      US /kɪd/

      UK /kɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Child or young person
      • Young goat
      • Adjective
      • Made from young goat skin
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    • knight

      US /naɪt/

      UK /naɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
      • High-ranked medieval soldier fighting on horse
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grant someone the title of knight
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • leaf through

      US /lif θru/

      UK /li:f θru:/

      • other
      • Turn pages quickly to look at content casually.
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    • league

      US /liɡ/

      UK /li:ɡ/

      • Noun
      • Group of people, countries with a common goal
      • Association of sports teams that organizes matches
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To form a league; to unite for a common purpose.
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    • lift me up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To encourage or improve the mood of someone.
      • To raise someone to a higher position physically.
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    • like a man

      US /laɪk ə mæn/

      UK /laɪk ə mæn/

      • other
      • To act bravely or responsibly.
      A2
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • look through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To examine carefully to see what is there
      • To search for something among a collection of things.
      A1
      More
    • look up to

      US /lʊk ʌp tu/

      UK /luk ʌp tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To respect or admire someone
      A1
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    • mark

      US /mɑrk/

      UK /mɑ:k/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a dirty spot or line on something
      • To give a grade for homework
      A2TOEIC
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    • nerd

      US /nɚd/

      UK /nɜ:d/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Intelligent but single-minded expert in a field
      • A person who is extremely enthusiastic about and knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one of technical or scientific nature.
      C2
      More
    • next door

      US /nɛkst dɔr/

      UK /nekst dɔ:/

      • Adverb
      • Living in the house next to the one mentioned
      A1
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    • of a kind

      US /ʌv e kaɪnd/

      UK /ɔv ə kaind/

      • Adjective
      • Unique; not like anything else
      • Phrase
      • Sharing similar characteristics or qualities; alike
      A1
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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
      A1
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
      A1
      More
    • on the internet

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
      A1
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • over the top

      US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/

      • Adjective
      • More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
      • So extreme that it is offensive.
      • Adverb
      • To an excessive degree; excessively.
      A1
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    • play on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
      A1
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    • pour one out

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To pour out a drink, typically alcohol, as a sign of respect or mourning for someone who has died or is absent.
      A1
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    • production

      US /prəˈdʌkʃən, pro-/

      UK /prəˈdʌkʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of producing or growing food naturally
      • Process of making something on a large scale
      A2TOEIC
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    • put aside

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save money regularly.
      • To temporarily ignore or forget something, such as a disagreement or problem.
      A1
      More
    • put out

      US /pʊt aʊt/

      UK /put aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To publish, e.g. a book
      • To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
      A1
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
      A1
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    • send in

      US /sɛnd ɪn/

      UK /send in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mail or email an application, etc. somewhere
      • To deliver something to its destination
      A1
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    • shock

      US /ʃɑ:k/

      UK /ʃɒk/

      • Noun
      • The passage of an electricity through the body
      • Sudden bad feeling caused by something unexpected
      • Transitive Verb
      • To affect someone with an electrical current
      • To cause great surprise, horror, or anger
      A2
      More
    • shot

      US /ʃɑt/

      UK /ʃɒt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kick or throw a ball at a goal
      • To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
      • Countable Noun
      • An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
      A2
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    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

      • Noun
      • A public expression of greeting or praise.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
      • To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
      A2
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
      A1
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    • skew

      US /skju/

      UK /skju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To affect data making them incorrect or inaccurate
      • To affect ideas/thoughts making them incorrect
      C2
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    • slice of pizza

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A portion of pizza cut from the whole
      A2
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    • slip in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a place quietly or unnoticed.
      • To insert something discreetly or subtly.
      A1
      More
    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
      A1
      More
    • spider

      US /ˈspaɪdɚ/

      UK /ˈspaɪdə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
      B1
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    • stand with

      US /stænd wɪð/

      UK /stænd wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support or defend someone or something.
      A1
      More
    • static

      US /ˈstætɪk/

      UK /ˈstætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning electricity that collects on a surface
      • Being unchangeable or unmovable
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Unwanted noise that disturbs a radio or TV signal
      B2
      More
    • store

      US /stɔr, stor/

      UK /stɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put things in a place for later use
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where things are kept for future use
      • Place where you can go to buy things
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
      B1
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    • superman

      US /ˈsjupɚˌmæn/

      UK /'su:pəmæn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person with great powers and abilities
      C2
      More
    • 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.
      B2
      More
    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
      A1
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
      A1
      More
    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • think through

      US /θɪŋk θru/

      UK /θiŋk θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider carefully so all points are covered
      A1
      More
    • third one

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
      • Noun
      • The third option or choice from a set of possibilities.
      A1
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
      More
    • tv show

      US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/

      UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/

      • Noun
      • A television program.
      More
    • 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
      B2
      More
    • unlimited

      US /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

      UK /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • version

      US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ˈvə:ʃən/

      • Noun
      • Different way that someone interprets something
      • New or different form of something
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
      More
    • whatnot

      US /ˈwɑːt.nɑːt/

      UK /ˈwɒt.nɒt/

      • Noun
      • Miscellaneous curios
      • Uncountable Noun
      • And other similar things
      C1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • work to do

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
      • Obligations or responsibilities that require effort and attention.
      A1
      More
    • wrap up

      US /ræp ʌp/

      UK /ræp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To complete something, such as a film or project
      • To finish; bring something to a conclusion
      • Transitive Verb
      • To enclose (something) in paper or soft material.
      B1
      More
    • zoom out

      US /zum aʊt/

      UK /zu:m aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
      • To take a broader perspective; to consider the overall context.
      More
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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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