Vocabulary

  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • on horseback: Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
  • have to: Must do
  • laid back
  • through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
  • start in: To begin a job or activity.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • check out
  • break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • around the corner: Very near; close by.
  • stop in: To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
  • last hurrah: A final effort or attempt before stopping.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
  • in style: Fashionable; popular
  • promising future: A future that appears likely to be successful or bring positive outcomes.
  • across from: Being on the other side
  • zip up: To fasten something with a zipper.
  • give and take
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • coming over: To change sides in a discussion
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • strip of: A long, narrow piece of something.
  • pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
  • come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
  • fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
  • fry up: To cook food quickly in a pan using hot fat or oil.
  • bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
  • dish out: To give or say things to people without thinking about them carefully
  • drive back: To force someone or something to retreat or move backward.
  • step into: To enter a place or situation.
  • well preserved: Maintained in excellent condition; not allowed to decline in quality or appearance.
  • set up
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • in hand: In one's possession or control.
  • go hand in hand: Two things closely related or connected, usually occurring together.
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • play hard to get: Behave in a way that makes you seem less interested to attract someone.
  • run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
  • near and dear: Very important and loved; cherished.
  • land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • from the top: From the beginning.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • larger than life: Very exciting, impressive, or with personality beyond normal limits.
  • set by: To separate and save for another use or time
  • wear in: To make (a new item of clothing, especially shoes) more comfortable by wearing it for a period of time.
  • wear on
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • go away: To go on vacation
  • regardless of
  • move down: To physically shift to a lower position or location.
  • made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
  • few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
  • complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
  • in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
  • town: Small city
  • today: This day; day that is happening now
  • age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • summer: Part of the year when the weather is hot
  • enjoy: To take pleasure in something
  • invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • long: Person's name
  • famous: Excellent
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • live: To be alive
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • late: At a time after the expected time
  • mosque: Muslim temple or place of worship
  • century: Period of 100 years
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
  • cathedral: Large impressive main church in a particular area
  • rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
  • fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
  • modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
  • king: Person considered the best or top at something
  • prayer: Words spoken to your god for help
  • main: Most important; most often used
  • capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
  • tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
  • history: Established pattern or record
  • castle: Large defensive building in historical times
  • palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • tower: Tall, narrow building
  • rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
  • narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
  • traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
  • charm: Quality of making people like you; attractiveness
  • bell: Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
  • local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
  • delight: Strong feeling of great pleasure
  • explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
  • attend: To take care of someone in need
  • proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
  • coast: Land near the sea or ocean
  • dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
  • royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
  • delicate: Easily broken or damaged
  • passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
  • wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
  • survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
  • classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
  • strategic: Concerned with strategy; well thought out
  • medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
  • graceful: Showing beautiful movement, behavior or form
  • grand: A counter for 1000 of something
  • glorious: (Of a hero, achievements) deserving praise and awe
  • conquer: To take possession of (land, city) with an army
  • triumph: Joy from victory or success
  • intimate: (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
  • weep: To cry or shed tears often due to sadness
  • exquisite: Being very sensitive or detailed, e.g. of taste
  • flamenco: Spanish dance with vigorous stamping and clapping
  • del: To remove or erase something, especially digital data.
  • altar: Area in a church where the priests preaches from
  • courtyard: Area open to the sky, but closed in by buildings
  • de: Of; expressing origin, possession, or separation
  • fortify: To protect against military attack, as with walls
  • center: Community place people go health or social reasons
  • la: The syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization
  • gateway: Entrance that can be closed by a gate
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    • across from

      US /əˈkrɔs frʌm/

      UK /əˈkrɔs frɔm/

      • Preposition
      • Being on the other side
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • altar

      US /ˈɔltɚ/

      UK /ˈɔ:ltə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Area in a church where the priests preaches from
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    • around the corner

      US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/

      • Phrase
      • Very near; close by.
      • About to happen; approaching soon.
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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 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 night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • at the same time

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      UK

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

      US /əˈtɛnd/

      UK /əˈtend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of someone in need
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To listen or watch carefully; to concentrate
      • To be present at an event
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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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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    • bell

      US /bɛl/

      UK /bel/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
      • Electronic device that makes a ringing sound
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    • break into

      US /brek ˈɪntu/

      UK /breik ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
      • To get into a new field of work
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    • bring to

      US /brɪŋ tu/

      UK /briŋ tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
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    • capital

      US /ˈkæpɪtl/

      UK /'kæpɪtl/

      • Noun
      • Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
      • Official main city of a country, province or state
      • Adjective
      • Main, or major
      • (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
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    • castle

      US /ˈkæsl/

      UK /ˈkɑ:sl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large defensive building in historical times
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    • cathedral

      US /kəˈθidrəl/

      UK /kəˈθi:drəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large impressive main church in a particular area
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    • charm

      US /tʃɑrm/

      UK /tʃɑ:m/

      • Noun
      • Quality of making people like you; attractiveness
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause others to like you or do what you want
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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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    • classic

      US / ˈklæsɪk/

      UK /'klæsɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having a simple, basic design or style
      • (Of song, etc.) popular and famous for a long time
      • Noun
      • Something popular or famous for a long time
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    • coast

      US /kost/

      UK /kəʊst/

      • Noun
      • Land near the sea or ocean
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To progress in something without trying hard
      • (Of a vehicle) to move forward without power
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    • come for

      US /kʌm fɔr/

      UK /kʌm fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive to collect someone or something.
      • To attack someone.
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    • coming over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change sides in a discussion
      • To visit someone's home
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    • community

      US /kəˈmjunɪti/

      UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people who share a common idea or area
      • A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
      • Shared or participated in by all members of a group
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    • complete with

      US /kəmˈplit wɪð/

      UK /kəmˈpli:t wið/

      • Phrase
      • Having something as an extra part or feature.
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    • conquer

      US /ˈkɑŋkɚ/

      UK /'kɒŋkə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take possession of (land, city) with an army
      • To beat something difficult, e.g. a fear; overcome
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    • courtyard

      US /ˈkɔ:rtjɑ:rd/

      UK /ˈkɔ:tjɑ:d/

      • Noun
      • Area open to the sky, but closed in by buildings
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    • culture

      US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs and customs of a particular group
      • The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
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    • delicate

      US /ˈdɛlɪkɪt/

      UK /'delɪkət/

      • Adjective
      • Easily broken or damaged
      • Finely made, with great care
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    • delight

      US /dɪˈlaɪt/

      UK /dɪ'laɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong feeling of great pleasure
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone pleasure or joy
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    • dish out

      US /dɪʃ aʊt/

      UK /diʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give or say things to people without thinking about them carefully
      • To criticize a person
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    • dramatic

      US /drəˈmætɪk/

      UK /drəˈmætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Gripping the attention; causing an effect
      • (Of an event) sudden and extreme
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    • drive back

      US /draɪv bæk/

      UK /draɪv bæk/

      • other
      • To force someone or something to retreat or move backward.
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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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    • experience in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
      • Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
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    • explore

      US /ɪkˈsplɔr/

      UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To examine something in detail to learn about it
      • To travel to a place to discover more about it
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    • exquisite

      US /ˈɛkskwɪzɪt, ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/

      UK /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Being very sensitive or detailed, e.g. of taste
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    • few steps

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • A small number of steps; a short distance.
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    • fit in

      US /fɪt ɪn/

      UK /fit in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mix with others so you get on well with them
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    • flamenco

      US /flə'meŋkoʊ/

      UK /flə'meŋkəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Spanish dance with vigorous stamping and clapping
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • fortify

      US /ˈfɔrtəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'fɔ:tɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To protect against military attack, as with walls
      • To make someone or something stronger
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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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    • fry up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cook food quickly in a pan using hot fat or oil.
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    • gateway

      US /ˈɡetˌwe/

      UK /ˈgeɪtweɪ/

      • Noun
      • Entrance that can be closed by a gate
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    • give and take

      US /ɡɪv ənd tek/

      UK /ɡiv ænd teik/

      • Phrase
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    • glorious

      US /ˈɡlɔriəs,ˈɡlor-/

      UK /ˈglɔ:riəs/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a hero, achievements) deserving praise and awe
      • Magnificent; wonderfully impressive.
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    • go away

      US /ɡo əˈwe/

      UK /ɡəu əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go on vacation
      • To leave; depart.
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    • go hand in hand

      US /goʊ hænd ɪn hænd/

      UK /gəu ˈhænd ɪn ˈhænd/

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      • Two things closely related or connected, usually occurring together.
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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    • graceful

      US /ˈɡresfəl/

      UK /ˈgreɪsfl/

      • Adjective
      • Showing beautiful movement, behavior or form
      • Showing politeness and good manners.
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    • grand

      US /ɡrænd/

      UK /ɡrænd/

      • Adjective
      • A counter for 1000 of something
      • Great in amount, number or size
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • history

      US /ˈhɪstəri/

      UK /'hɪstrɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Established pattern or record
      • Study of past events as an academic subject
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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 hand

      US /ɪn hænd/

      UK /in hænd/

      • Phrase
      • In one's possession or control.
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    • in style

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Fashionable; popular
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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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    • in the streets

      US /ɪn ðə strits/

      UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
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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 with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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    • intimate

      US /ˈɪntəmɪt/

      UK /'ɪntɪmət/

      • Adjective
      • (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
      • Private and personal things shared with another
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone understand without saying directly
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    • invite

      US /ɪnˈvaɪt/

      UK /ɪnˈvaɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
      • Noun
      • An invitation
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    • laid back

      US /led bæk/

      UK /leɪd bæk/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have reclined or lied down in a relaxed manner.
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    • land on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
      • To criticize someone severely.
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    • larger than life

      US /ˈlɑrdʒɚ ðən laɪf/

      UK /ˈlɑ:dʒə ðən laɪf/

      • other
      • Very exciting, impressive, or with personality beyond normal limits.
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    • last hurrah

      US /læst həˈrɑ/

      UK /lɑ:st həˈrɑ:/

      • other
      • A final effort or attempt before stopping.
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    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
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    • local

      US /ˈloʊkl/

      UK /ˈləʊkl/

      • Noun
      • Bus or train, that stops at most stations
      • People who live in the area being discussed
      • Adjective
      • Relating to a particular area, city, or town
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    • 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
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    • made with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Containing a particular ingredient or material.
      • Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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    • medieval

      US /ˌmidiˈivəl/

      UK /ˌmediˈi:vl/

      • Adjective
      • Old or out of date and not of much use
      • Relating to the Middle Ages (approximately 5th to 15th century).
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    • mosque

      US /mɑ:sk/

      UK /mɒsk/

      • Noun
      • Muslim temple or place of worship
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    • move down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To physically shift to a lower position or location.
      • To be demoted or reduced in rank or status.
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    • narrow

      US /ˈnæro/

      UK /'nærəʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Not wide; short from one side to the other
      • Limited; not broad in scope
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become thinner or less wide
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    • near and dear

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Very important and loved; cherished.
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • of old

      US /ʌv oʊld/

      UK /əv əuld/

      • other
      • From a long time ago; in the past.
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    • 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.
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    • on horseback

      US /ɑn ˈhɔrˌsbæk/

      UK /ɒn ˈhɔ:sbæk/

      • other
      • Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • palace

      US /ˈpælɪs/

      UK /ˈpæləs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
      • The center of government or royal power.
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    • pass through

      US /pæs θru/

      UK /pɑ:s θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
      • To go through something; to move from one side to the other of something.
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    • passion

      US /ˈpæʃən/

      UK /'pæʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Powerful, positive excitement and interest
      • Something for which one has a great love
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    • play hard to get

      US /pleɪ hɑrd tə ɡet/

      UK /pleɪ hɑ:d tə ɡet/

      • other
      • Behave in a way that makes you seem less interested to attract someone.
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    • prayer

      US /prɛr/

      UK /prɛə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Words spoken to your god for help
      • (+negative) small chance of succeeding
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    • promising future

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A future that appears likely to be successful or bring positive outcomes.
      • Indicating a likelihood of success or achievement in one's career or life.
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    • proud

      US /praʊd/

      UK /praʊd/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; worthy of making one pleased
      • Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
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    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
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    • religious

      US /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

      UK /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
      • Relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity.
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    • royal

      US /ˈrɔɪəl/

      UK /'rɔɪəl/

      • Adjective
      • Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
      • Concerning a king or queen
      • Noun
      • A member of a royal family.
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    • rule

      US /ruːl/

      UK /ruːl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is normal and usually happens
      • Governmental control or power over a region
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To decide legally, especially in court
      • To have control or influence
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    • run with

      US /rʌn wɪð/

      UK /rʌn wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
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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.
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    • set by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To separate and save for another use or time
      A1
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
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    • start in

      US /stɑrt ɪn/

      UK /stɑ:t in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin a job or activity.
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • step into

      US /stɛp ˈɪntu/

      UK /step ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a place or situation.
      • To become involved in something, especially a job or role.
      A1
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    • stop in

      US /stɑp ɪn/

      UK /stɔp in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
      A1
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    • strategic

      US /strəˈtidʒɪk/

      UK /strəˈti:dʒɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerned with strategy; well thought out
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    • strip of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A long, narrow piece of something.
      • A long, narrow area of land.
      A1
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    • survive

      US /sɚˈvaɪv/

      UK /sə'vaɪv/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue to live despite illness or trouble
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    • 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
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    • 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
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    • through with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
      A1
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    • tour

      US /tʊr/

      UK /tʊə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel to several places to perform a show
      • To visit several places for pleasure
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A trip to several places to perform a show
      • A journey to visit several places for pleasure
      A2TOEIC
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    • tower

      US /ˈtaʊɚ/

      UK /'taʊə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tall, narrow building
      • Tall metal structure for broadcasting, or the view
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be very good at something
      A2
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    • traditional

      US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

      UK /trəˈdɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Involved in a custom or event common to a people
      A2TOEIC
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    • triumph

      US /ˈtraɪəmf/

      UK /'traɪʌmf/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Joy from victory or success
      • A victory or win of an event
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To celebrate victory or success with much joy
      • To achieve a victory; to be successful.
      B2
      More
    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

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

      US /ˈwɑ:ndə(r)/

      UK /ˈwɒndə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move through a place with no particular purpose
      • To move through a place with no particular purpose
      A2TOEIC
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    • wear in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make (a new item of clothing, especially shoes) more comfortable by wearing it for a period of time.
      A1
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    • wear on

      US /wɛr ɑn/

      UK /wɛə ɔn/

      • other
      A1
      More
    • weep

      US /wip/

      UK /wi:p/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cry or shed tears often due to sadness
      • Noun
      • Small cry or shedding of tears
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    • well preserved

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Maintained in excellent condition; not allowed to decline in quality or appearance.
      • Kept from decaying; maintained in a state suitable for later use.
      B2
      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
    • zip up

      US /zɪp ʌp/

      UK /zip ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fasten something with a zipper.
      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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