Vocabulary

  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • behind the counter: Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • tone in: To adjust or harmonize one’s tone to match others.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • often used to: Frequently employed or utilized for a specific purpose or action.
  • watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
  • English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
  • atmosphere: Air around us
  • minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
  • hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
  • play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
  • music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
  • likelihood: Chance that something might happen
  • repeat: Action that is done again
  • romantic: Relating to courtship or love
  • rob: Person's name
  • wine: Dark red color
  • psycho: Person affected by psychosis; unbalanced person
  • suspense: Genre of movies, novels of uncertain mystery
  • sucker: Part of an animal used for holding onto surfaces
  • musical: Having a pleasant sound like music
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    • atmosphere

      US /ˈætməˌsfɪr/

      UK /'ætməsfɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Air around us
      • Feeling or mood of a place
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    • behind the counter

      US /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntɚ/

      UK /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntə/

      • other
      • Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • likelihood

      US /ˈlaɪkliˌhʊd/

      UK /ˈlaɪklihʊd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Chance that something might happen
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    • musical

      US /ˈmju:zɪkl/

      UK /ˈmju:zɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Having a pleasant sound like music
      • Having skill or being gifted in music
      • Noun
      • Play or movie set to music
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    • name for

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
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    • often used to

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      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 the other hand

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      UK

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

      US /ˈsaɪko/

      UK /'saɪkəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Person affected by psychosis; unbalanced person
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    • repeat

      US /rɪˈpit/

      UK /rɪˈpi:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Action that is done again
      • Musical passage that is to be played again
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do something over again
      • To say something you have learned and memorized
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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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    • romantic

      US /roʊˈmæntɪk/

      UK /rəʊˈmæntɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Relating to courtship or love
      • Being impractical, unrealistic, or idealistic
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • People who like love, candlelit dinners, etc.
      • Person living in a fantasy-like world not reality
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    • sucker

      US /ˈsʌkɚ/

      UK /ˈsʌkə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Part of an animal used for holding onto surfaces
      • Someone who is easily fooled
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    • suspense

      US /səˈspɛns/

      UK /səˈspens/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Genre of movies, novels of uncertain mystery
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Anxiety or apprehension caused by uncertainty
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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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    • tone in

      US /toʊn ɪn/

      UK /təʊn ɪn/

      • other
      • To adjust or harmonize one’s tone to match others.
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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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    • watch out

      US /wɑtʃ aʊt/

      UK /wɔtʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be careful; to be alert to danger
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    • wine

      US /waɪn/

      UK /waɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Dark red color
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes
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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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    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 wonder why some songs get stuck in your head, or how music affects your mood and choices? This BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into the fascinating world of music psychology, exploring concepts like 'musical anhedonia' and how tunes influence consumer behavior. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and practical phrases perfect for everyday conversations!

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