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  • at the worst: Used to describe the worst possible situation or outcome.
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • pull through: To get back to a good condition; recover
  • drive in: To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
  • aside from
  • making waves: To cause problems or difficulties.
  • move into: To start living in a new house or building
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
  • make it big: To become very successful or famous.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • shake a leg: Hurry up
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • fade out: To gradually decrease in visibility or audibility.
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • have to: Must do
  • fast and furious: Done with great speed and energy; full of excitement and intensity.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • work out
  • eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
  • potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
  • massive: Very big; large; too big
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • simultaneously: At the same time; all together
  • deliberately: In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
  • barely: Only just; just possible
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • split: No longer married or in a relationship
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • commercial: Radio or television advertisement
  • incorporate: To form into a company or business corporation
  • mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • direction: When someone tells people what to do
  • huge: Very very large
  • decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
  • complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
  • fade: To cause to lose brightness of color
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • consciously: In a manner that is aware, and on purpose
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • major: High-ranking officer in the army
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
  • ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • increasingly: More and more; in greater degree or amount
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • symphony: Harmony of color or sound
  • acclaim: To give strong or public praise to
  • hardcore: (Of sex films, etc.) extremely explicit
  • cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
  • partnership: Shared business relationship with someone
  • dignify: To raise the respect and status of
  • riverside: Being located next to a river
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    • acclaim

      US /əˈklem/

      UK /ə'kleɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give strong or public praise to
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong public approval
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    • as one

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
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    • aside from

      US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/

      UK /əˈsaid frɔm/

      • Phrase
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    • at the worst

      US /ət ðə ˈwɝst/

      UK /ət ðə ˈwɜ:st/

      • other
      • Used to describe the worst possible situation or outcome.
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    • barely

      US /ˈbɛrli/

      UK /ˈbɛəli/

      • Adverb
      • Only just; just possible
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    • behind the scenes

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Secretly or without being known to the public.
      • In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
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    • commercial

      US /kəˈmɚʃəl/

      UK /kəˈmə:ʃəl/

      • Noun
      • Radio or television advertisement
      • Adjective
      • A notice, picture, or film telling people about a product, job, or service.
      • Designed for or primarily concerned with financial success.
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    • consciously

      US /ˈkɑnʃəslɪ/

      UK /'kɒnʃəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner that is aware, and on purpose
      • With full awareness of what one is doing.
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    • cream

      US /krim/

      UK /kri:m/

      • Adjective
      • Pale color that is yellowish white
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
      • Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
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    • deliberately

      US /dɪˈlɪbərɪtlɪ/

      UK /dɪˈlɪbərətli/

      • Adverb
      • In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
      • Purposely; on purpose
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    • dignify

      US /ˈdɪɡnəˌfaɪ/

      UK /ˈdɪgnɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To raise the respect and status of
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    • direction

      US /dɪˈrɛkʃən, daɪ-/

      UK /də'rekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When someone tells people what to do
      • Describes the way you are going, e.g. North
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    • drive in

      US /draɪv ɪn/

      UK /draiv in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
      • To emphasize or impress something forcefully.
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    • ensure

      US /ɛnˈʃʊr/

      UK /ɪn'ʃʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something sure, certain, or safe
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    • eventually

      US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

      UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/

      • Adverb
      • After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
      • At some later time; in the future
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    • fade

      US /fed/

      UK /feɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cause to lose brightness of color
      • To lose strength or freshness
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    • fade out

      US /fed aʊt/

      UK /feid aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gradually decrease in visibility or audibility.
      • To gradually disappear or become obsolete.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To end a scene in a film by gradually reducing the visibility of the image.
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    • fast and furious

      US /fæst ənd ˈfjʊriəs/

      UK /fɑ:st ænd ˈfjuəriəs/

      • Phrase
      • Done with great speed and energy; full of excitement and intensity.
      • Proper Noun
      • A media franchise centered on a series of action films that are predominantly concerned with illegal street racing, heists and spies.
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    • hardcore

      US /'hɑ:dˌkoʊr/

      UK /'hɑ:dkɔ:/

      • Adjective
      • (Of sex films, etc.) extremely explicit
      • Extremely dedicated or enthusiastic
      • Noun
      • A subgenre of punk rock characterized by its intensity and aggression
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
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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 the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • incorporate

      US /ɪnˈkɔrpəˌret/

      UK /ɪn'kɔ:pəreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To form into a company or business corporation
      • To include or involve as part of something else
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    • increasingly

      US /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

      UK /ɪnˈkri:sɪŋli/

      • Adverb
      • More and more; in greater degree or amount
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    • mainstream

      US /ˈmenˌstrim/

      UK /ˈmeɪnstri:m/

      • Noun
      • Prevailing current of thought
      • Adjective
      • considered normal, and having or using ideas, beliefs, etc. that are accepted by most people
      • Considered normal because it reflects what is done or accepted by most people
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    • major

      US /ˈmedʒɚ/

      UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • High-ranking officer in the army
      • Main subject you study at university
      • Adjective
      • Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
      • Important, serious, or large in scope, size
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    • make it big

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become very successful or famous.
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    • making waves

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause problems or difficulties.
      • To attract a lot of attention; to be noticed.
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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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    • mention

      US /ˈmɛnʃən/

      UK /'menʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refer to or talk or write about something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of referring to or talking about something
      • A formal acknowledgement of something
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    • move into

      US /muv ˈɪntu/

      UK /mu:v ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start living in a new house or building
      • To start being involved in a new area of business or activity.
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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.
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    • partnership

      US /ˈpɑ:rtnərʃɪp/

      UK /ˈpɑ:tnəʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Shared business relationship with someone
      • Working with others for some purpose
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    • peak

      US /pik/

      UK /pi:k/

      • Noun
      • Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
      • The very top of a mountain
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To reach the highest or best point
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    • pop

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
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    • potential

      US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/

      UK /pəˈtenʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of happening or becoming reality
      • Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
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    • process

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
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    • pull through

      US /pʊl θru/

      UK /pul θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get back to a good condition; recover
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    • put out

      US /pʊt aʊt/

      UK /put aut/

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

      US /ritʃ/

      UK /ri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
      • To be long enough to get to a certain place
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or control someone has over something
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
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    • riverside

      US /ˈrɪvərsaɪd/

      UK /ˈrɪvəsaɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Being located next to a river
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    • set to

      US /sɛt tu/

      UK /set tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
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    • shake a leg

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • Hurry up
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    • show in

      US /ʃo ɪn/

      UK /ʃəu ɪn/

      • other
      • To lead someone into a room or building.
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    • simultaneously

      US /saɪməlˈtenɪəslɪ/

      UK /ˌsɪməl'teɪnɪəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • At the same time; all together
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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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    • symphony

      US /ˈsɪmfəni/

      UK /ˈsɪmfəni/

      • Noun
      • Harmony of color or sound
      • Long piece of classical music for an orchestra
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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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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
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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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