Vocabulary

  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • turn off
  • in places: In some locations but not others
  • jump to conclusions: To form an opinion or make a judgment about something before having all the necessary information.
  • taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • in secret: Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • in the black: Operating with a profit; not in debt.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • in my honest opinion: Stating a sincere and truthful personal opinion.
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
  • sign into: To enter a system or service by providing credentials.
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • hate on: To criticize or express dislike for something, often unfairly or excessively.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • grocery: Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
  • chill: State of being a little cold
  • opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • catch: Amount of something that has been caught
  • commercial: Radio or television advertisement
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • expectation: Belief or hope that something is going to happen
  • word: Unit of language that has a meaning
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
  • humble: Being lower in quality or status
  • nerd: Intelligent but single-minded expert in a field
  • ashamed: Feeling of shame or guilt
  • kid: Child or young person
  • memorize: To study something so that you remember it
  • wipe: To clean or dry something with a cloth
  • sniff: To detect something, e.g. a potential problem
  • finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
  • lit: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
  • play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
  • money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
  • unrealistic: Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
  • meme: Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
  • hate: To have a very strong feeling of dislike for
  • game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
  • savage: Condition of being cruel, violent, uncivilized
  • hype: Advertising, writing, or talk to spark interest
  • misleading: To make someone have the wrong idea about a thing
  • fan: To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
  • rat: Long-tailed rodent similar to/bigger than a mouse
  • vine: Long thin plant that climbs over something
  • jargon: Terms and expressions used in a specialist field
  • swift: Quick
  • hater: Person who really dislikes a thing or someone
  • specially: Very; noticeably; greatly
  • goalkeeper: Player in front of the goal trying to stop goals
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • ashamed

      US /əˈʃemd/

      UK /ə'ʃeɪmd/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling of shame or guilt
      • Causing someone to feel shame.
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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    • by now

      US /baɪ naʊ/

      UK /bai nau/

      • Phrase
      • At the present time or already; before the present.
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    • chill

      US /tʃɪl/

      UK /tʃɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being a little cold
      • Feeling of fear or being frightened
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something cold, e.g. a drink
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • commercial

      US /kəˈmɚʃəl/

      UK /kəˈmə:ʃəl/

      • Noun
      • Radio or television advertisement
      • Adjective
      • A notice, picture, or film telling people about a product, job, or service.
      • Designed for or primarily concerned with financial success.
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    • episode

      US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/

      UK /'epɪsəʊd/

      • Noun
      • One separate event in a series of events
      • Show which is part of a larger story
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • expectation

      US /ˌɛkspɛkˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Belief or hope that something is going to happen
      • A belief that someone should behave in a particular way.
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    • fan

      US /fæn/

      UK /fæn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
      • To use a device to cool yourself, something
      • Countable Noun
      • Thing you wave in front of your face to stay cool
      • Someone who admires a famous person, sport etc.
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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
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    • get past

      US /ɡɛt pæst/

      UK /ɡet pɑːst/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
      • To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
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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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    • goalkeeper

      US /ˈɡolˌkipɚ/

      UK /ˈgəʊlki:pə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Player in front of the goal trying to stop goals
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    • grocery

      US /'ɡroʊsərɪ/

      UK /'ɡrəʊsərɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
      • Countable Noun
      • A store that sells food and household supplies.
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    • hate on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize or express dislike for something, often unfairly or excessively.
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    • hater

      US /heɪtə(r)/

      UK /heɪtə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who really dislikes a thing or someone
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    • high expectations

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
      • Demanding standards or requirements that are set for someone or something.
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    • honest

      US /ˈɑnɪst/

      UK /ˈɒnɪst/

      • Adjective
      • Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
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    • humble

      US /ˈhʌmbəl/

      UK /'hʌmbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being lower in quality or status
      • Not proud/arrogant; of low status
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone feel less proud or confident
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    • hype

      US /haɪp/

      UK /haɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Advertising, writing, or talk to spark interest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to create interest or excitement about
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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 my honest opinion

      US /ɪn maɪ ˈɑnɪst əˈpɪnjən/

      UK /ɪn maɪ ˈɒnɪst əˈpɪnjən/

      • other
      • Stating a sincere and truthful personal opinion.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In some locations but not others
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    • in real life

      US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/

      UK /in riəl laif/

      • Phrase
      • In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
      • Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
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    • in secret

      US /ɪn ˈsiːkrət/

      UK /in ˈsiːkrət/

      • Phrase
      • Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
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    • in the black

      US /ɪn ði blæk/

      UK /in ðə blæk/

      • Adjective
      • Operating with a profit; not in debt.
      • Phrase
      • Having a positive balance; out of debt.
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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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    • jargon

      US /ˈdʒɑ:rgən/

      UK /ˈdʒɑ:gən/

      • Noun
      • Terms and expressions used in a specialist field
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    • jump to conclusions

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To form an opinion or make a judgment about something before having all the necessary information.
      A2
      More
    • kid

      US /kɪd/

      UK /kɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Child or young person
      • Young goat
      • Adjective
      • Made from young goat skin
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    • meme

      US /mi:m/

      UK /mi:m/

      • Noun
      • Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
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    • memorize

      US /ˈmɛməˌraɪz/

      UK /ˈmeməraɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To study something so that you remember it
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    • misleading

      US /mɪsˈlidɪŋ/

      UK /ˌmɪsˈli:dɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone have the wrong idea about a thing
      • Adjective
      • Having the wrong or mistaken idea
      • Giving the wrong idea or impression; deceptive.
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    • nerd

      US /nɚd/

      UK /nɜ:d/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Intelligent but single-minded expert in a field
      • A person who is extremely enthusiastic about and knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one of technical or scientific nature.
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    • on the road

      US /ɑn ði rəʊd/

      UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/

      • Phrase
      • Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
      • Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
      • Idiom
      • Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
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    • opinion

      US /əˈpɪnjən/

      UK /əˈpɪnjən/

      • Noun
      • Court judge's statement why a decision was made
      • A person's thoughts on a topic
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    • put out

      US /pʊt aʊt/

      UK /put aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To publish, e.g. a book
      • To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
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    • rat

      US /ræt/

      UK /ræt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Long-tailed rodent similar to/bigger than a mouse
      • Person who is not loyal and reveals secrets
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    • savage

      US /ˈsævɪdʒ/

      UK /'sævɪdʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Condition of being cruel, violent, uncivilized
      • Transitive Verb
      • To wildly attack someone often to kill them
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    • sign into

      US /saɪn ˈɪntu/

      UK /saɪn ˈɪntə/

      • other
      • To enter a system or service by providing credentials.
      A2
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    • sniff

      US /snɪf/

      UK /snɪf/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To detect something, e.g. a potential problem
      • To breathe in noisily through nose, as when crying
      • Noun
      • A noisy breath through your nose
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    • specially

      US /ˈspeʃəli/

      UK /ˈspeʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Very; noticeably; greatly
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    • swift

      US /swɪft/

      UK /swɪft/

      • Adjective
      • Quick
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    • taken over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To gain control of something.
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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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    • turn off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone feel negatively about something
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    • unrealistic

      US /ˌʌnri:əˈlɪstɪk/

      UK /ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
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    • vine

      US /vaɪn/

      UK /vaɪn/

      • Noun
      • Long thin plant that climbs over something
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    • wipe

      US /waɪp/

      UK /waɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To clean or dry something with a cloth
      • To spread a liquid on something
      • Noun
      • Act to clean or dry something with a cloth
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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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