Vocabulary

  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
  • save for: To keep money so that you can buy something with it in the future.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
  • have to: Must do
  • applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
  • left: To go away from; depart
  • fly: Common flying insect, sometimes blue in color
  • wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
  • gap: Distance between two objects
  • white: Person's name
  • starve: To (cause to) be hungry or go without food
  • south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
  • black: To fill in something to make it a very dark color
  • homeless: Having no home; living on the streets
  • ignorant: Lacking knowledge, awareness or information
  • America: The United States of America; North America and/or South America
  • bleep: Short sound made by an electronic instrument
  • police: People, often in uniforms, who solve crimes
  • africa: Continent between the Atlantic and Indian oceans
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    • applause

      US /əˈplɔz/

      UK /ə'plɔ:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
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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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    • bleep

      US /blip/

      UK /bli:p/

      • Noun
      • Short sound made by an electronic instrument
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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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    • gap

      US /ɡæp/

      UK /ɡæp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Distance between two objects
      • A difference or disparity.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make an opening or gap in something.
      • To bridge or close a gap.
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • homeless

      US /ˈhomlɪs/

      UK /ˈhəʊmləs/

      • Adjective
      • Having no home; living on the streets
      • Noun (plural)
      • People who do not have a home.
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    • ignorant

      US /ˈɪɡnərənt/

      UK /ˈɪgnərənt/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking knowledge, awareness or information
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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 return

      US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/

      UK /in riˈtə:n/

      • Adverb
      • As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
      • Phrase
      • As compensation or consideration for something.
      • As a reaction or response to something.
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    • next door

      US /nɛkst dɔr/

      UK /nekst dɔ:/

      • Adverb
      • Living in the house next to the one mentioned
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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
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    • save for

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep money so that you can buy something with it in the future.
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    • starve

      US /stɑ:rv/

      UK /stɑ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To (cause to) be hungry or go without food
      • To need or desire very strongly
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • wealth

      US /wɛlθ/

      UK /welθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
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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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    Ever wondered about the differences between countries? Trevor Noah hilariously tackles cultural stereotypes and the wealth gap in his 'Spot the Africa' game, offering a fun way to pick up observational comedy and situational dialogue. You'll get a great laugh while also diving into some interesting cultural insights!

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