Vocabulary

  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • at issue: Being the subject currently under discussion or dispute.
  • go forth: To begin or proceed with something, especially after hesitation or delay.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
  • commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
  • swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
  • absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
  • pledge: To make a promise; make an oath
  • free: Living, happening without being controlled
  • preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
  • power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
  • destruction: Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
  • constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
  • united: To join or come together for the same goal
  • peace: Calm and quiet state
  • war: Situation where armies fight each other
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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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    • applause

      US /əˈplɔz/

      UK /ə'plɔ:z/

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

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • at issue

      US /ˌæt ˈɪʃu/

      UK /ˌæt ˈɪʃu:/

      • other
      • Being the subject currently under discussion or dispute.
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    • at odds

      US /æt ɑdz/

      UK /æt ɔdz/

      • Phrase
      • In a state of conflict or disagreement
      • Adjective
      • In a state of disagreement or conflict.
      • Inconsistent or incompatible.
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    • commit

      US /kəˈmɪt/

      UK /kə'mɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To do something bad, usually a crime
      • To promise your permanent love or loyalty (to)
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    • constitution

      US /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌkɔnstiˈtju:ʃən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Statement of fundamental principles of a country
      • Condition of your health
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    • destruction

      US /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/

      UK /dɪ'strʌkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
      • The state of being destroyed or ruined.
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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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    • go forth

      US /ɡo fɔrθ/

      UK /ɡəu fɔ:θ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or proceed with something, especially after hesitation or delay.
      • To leave a place, especially to embark on a journey or mission.
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • peace

      US /pis/

      UK /pi:s/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Calm and quiet state
      • Time when there is no war or fighting
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    • pledge

      US /plɛdʒ/

      UK /pledʒ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a promise; make an oath
      • Noun
      • A formal promise
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    • preserve

      US /prɪˈzɜ:rv/

      UK /prɪˈzɜ:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
      • To protect something from harm, loss or damage
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet fruit spread; jam
      • Protected area of land with plants and animals
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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
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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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    • united

      US /juˈnaɪtɪd/

      UK /jʊ'naɪtɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To join or come together for the same goal
      • Adjective
      • Joined or combined together
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    • vice

      US /ˌvaɪ.sə/

      UK /ˌvaɪs/

      • Noun
      • used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • a moral fault or weakness in someone's character
      • illegal and immoral activities, especially involving illegal sex, drugs, etc.
      B2
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    • war

      US /wɔr/

      UK /wɔ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • Situation where armies fight each other
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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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