Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • queue up: To form a line of people waiting for something.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
  • quarrel with: To have an argument or disagreement with someone.
  • live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • for instance: As an example.
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
  • cue: Word or action in a play to tell an actor to speak
  • history: Established pattern or record
  • queue: Line of people or cars waiting for something
  • French: Person's name
  • greek: Concerning the culture and people of Greece
  • phonetic: Concerning the sounds of languages
  • queen: Person's name
  • quinoa
  • German: Concerning the culture and people of Germany
  • latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
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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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    • come together

      US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assemble or unite; to start working together.
      • To form a close relationship or bond.
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    • cue

      US /kju/

      UK /kju:/

      • Noun
      • Word or action in a play to tell an actor to speak
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a signal telling someone when to act/speak
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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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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    • 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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    • 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 the first place

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
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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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    • latin

      US /ˈlætn/

      UK /ˈlætɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
      • Adjective
      • Of or typical of a Spanish-speaking culture
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    • live on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to exist or be remembered.
      • To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
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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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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • phonetic

      US /fəˈnɛtɪk/

      UK /fəˈnetɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the sounds of languages
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    • quarrel with

      US /ˈkwɔrəl wɪθ/

      UK /ˈkwɒrəl wɪð/

      • other
      • To have an argument or disagreement with someone.
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    • queen

      US /kwin/

      UK /kwi:n/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Noun
      • Playing card, with the image of a queen on it
      • Piece in chess has the most freedom of movement
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    • queue

      US /kju/

      UK /kju:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Line of people or cars waiting for something
      • A list of data items, jobs, etc., stored so as to be retrievable in a definite order, usually the order of insertion.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To wait in a line.
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    • queue up

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To form a line of people waiting for something.
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    • take off

      US /tek ɔf/

      UK /teik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove, e.g. your clothes
      • To make arrangements to be absent from work
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove (an item of clothing).
      • To depart; to leave.
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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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    • 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
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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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    • 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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    • 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 wondered why 'qu' sounds the way it does in English? This video dives into three different ways to pronounce this tricky sound, giving you practical tips and even a peek into the fascinating history behind English words. You'll boost your pronunciation skills and pick up some cool vocabulary along the way!

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