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Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • have to: Must do
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • without me: Not including me; excluding me.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
  • happen by: To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
  • by the book: According to the rules; strictly
  • with all due respect: A polite phrase used to express disagreement or criticism.
  • in another way: Using a different method or approach.
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • go along with: To agree to do something
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
  • player: Machine that plays recorded material
  • tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
  • noise: Loud sounds that cause discomfort or annoyance
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • stop: To block or close something
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
  • enjoy: To take pleasure in something
  • happy: Feeling pleasure or joy; glad
  • ready: Being likely or about to do something
  • story: One of many floors or levels in a building
  • concert: Musical entertainment performed in public
  • wonderful: Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • instruction: A command for someone formally to do something
  • clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • magical: Specially enjoyable, pleasing or romantic
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • happen: To take place or occur
  • pianist: Person who plays the piano
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
  • level: Specific height of something
  • orchestra: Large group who perform instrumental music
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • meaning: To express a particular idea or thought
  • responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
  • happiness: State of feeling pleased; feeling of satisfaction
  • suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
  • professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
  • transfer: To move to a different place, job or school
  • clap: To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
  • trumpet: Brass wind instrument with a flared bell
  • flute: Musical instrument played by blowing into one end
  • encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
  • conductor: Material which can transfer electricity through it
  • conduct: Your behavior
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • authority: The power to give orders to people
  • command: To be able to see far from a certain location
  • joy: Deep happiness and pleasure about something
  • resign: To leave a job because you want to
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
  • interfere: To get involved in something not your business
  • physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
  • enable: To make it possible to do something
  • tempting: To make someone want something even if it's bad
  • gesture: Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
  • vacancy: Space or position available for occupancy
  • interpretation: Explanation of the meaning of something
  • sanction: Official support or approval
  • rollercoaster: Amusement passenger ride that rises and falls
  • ensemble: Group of things, people working together
  • baton: Short stick used by a music conductor
  • cubicle: Workspace with low walls within an office
  • storyteller: Someone who tells stories
  • von: A German preposition indicating nobility or high social status, often translated as 'of'.
  • oboe: Slender double-reed woodwind instrument
  • podium: Small raised area you stand on to give a speech
  • hyperactive: Overexcited or too active
  • cynicism: An ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Antisthenes and Diogenes, advocating that virtue is the only good and that true freedom comes from living simply and rejecting all artificial desires and social conventions.
  • autonomous: Able to control or decide matters by itself
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    • all the things

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
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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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    • as such

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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    • authority

      US /əˈθɔrɪti, əˈθɑr-, ɔˈθɔr-, ɔˈθɑr-/

      UK /ɔ:ˈθɒrəti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power to give orders to people
      • Person who is an expert on a particular topic
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    • autonomous

      US /ɔ:ˈtɑ:nəməs/

      UK /ɔ:ˈtɒnəməs/

      • Adjective
      • Able to control or decide matters by itself
      B2
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    • baton

      US /bəˈtɑn, bæ-, ˈbætn:/

      UK /'bætɒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Short stick used by a music conductor
      • Short stick used by a police officer
      B2
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    • by itself

      US /baɪ ɪtˈsɛlf/

      UK /bai itˈself/

      • Adverb
      • Alone; without help or assistance.
      • Without any external influence or aid.
      A2
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    • by the book

      US /baɪ ði bʊk/

      UK /bai ðə buk/

      • Phrase
      • According to the rules; strictly
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    • clap

      US /klæp/

      UK /klæp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
      • Noun
      • A loud sound made by striking your hands together
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • command

      US /kəˈmænd/

      UK /kə'mɑ:nd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be able to see far from a certain location
      • To give an order; have control over others
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Electronic order to a computer to do something
      • An order to control things or others
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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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    • conduct

      US / kənˈdʌkt/

      UK /kənˈdʌkt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Your behavior
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To behave in a certain way; e.g. at a party
      • To let electricity or heat travel through
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    • conductor

      US /kənˈdʌktɚ/

      UK /kənˈdʌktə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Material which can transfer electricity through it
      • Countable Noun
      • Person who leads a musical group
      • Employee in charge of a train, bus etc.
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    • cubicle

      US /ˈkjubɪkəl/

      UK /ˈkju:bɪkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Workspace with low walls within an office
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    • cynicism

      US /ˈsɪnəˌsɪzəm/

      UK /'sɪnɪˌsɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • An ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Antisthenes and Diogenes, advocating that virtue is the only good and that true freedom comes from living simply and rejecting all artificial desires and social conventions.
      • Noun
      • An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism regarding the integrity or sincerity of human nature.
      C1
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    • enable

      US /ɛˈnebəl/

      UK /ɪˈneɪbl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make it possible to do something
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    • encourage

      US /ɛnˈkɚrɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-/

      UK /ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the chance of something happening
      • To make someone more determined or confident
      A2TOEIC
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    • ensemble

      US /ɑnˈsɑmbəl/

      UK /ɑ:nˈsɑ:mbl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of things, people working together
      • A group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.
      • Adverb
      • Together or at the same time.
      • In a harmonious or coordinated manner.
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    • flute

      US /flut/

      UK /flu:t/

      • Noun
      • Musical instrument played by blowing into one end
      B2
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • gesture

      US /ˈdʒɛstʃɚ/

      UK /'dʒestʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
      • Something you do to express gratitude, regret etc.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move your body to convey a message e.g. wave
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    • go along with

      US /ɡo əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /ɡəu əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To agree to do something
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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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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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    • happen by

      US /ˈhæpən baɪ/

      UK /ˈhæpən baɪ/

      • other
      • To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
      B2
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    • happiness

      US /ˈhæpɪnɪs/

      UK /'hæpɪnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of feeling pleased; feeling of satisfaction
      • A feeling of joy and contentment
      A2
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    • harmony

      US /ˈhɑrməni/

      UK /'hɑ:mənɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
      • When musical notes sound pleasing together
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hyperactive

      US /ˌhaɪpər'æktɪv/

      UK /ˌhaɪpər'æktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Overexcited or too active
      B1
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    • in another way

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using a different method or approach.
      • Stated differently; put in other words.
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    • in control

      US /ɪn kənˈtrol/

      UK /in kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
      • Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
      • Phrase
      • Having command or authority; managing effectively.
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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, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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    • instruction

      US /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

      UK /ɪn'strʌkʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A command for someone formally to do something
      • Act of teaching or explaining to others
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Information about how to do or use something
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    • interfere

      US /ˌɪntɚˈfɪr/

      UK /ˌɪntə'fɪə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To get involved in something not your business
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent a process or activity from continuing or being carried out properly.
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    • interpretation

      US /ɪnˌtɜː(r)prɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Explanation of the meaning of something
      • Act of translating between languages
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    • joy

      US /dʒɔɪ/

      UK /dʒɔɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Deep happiness and pleasure about something
      • Thing or person that causes pleasure or happiness
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience happiness or to be glad
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    • level

      US /ˈlɛvəl/

      UK /'levl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Specific height of something
      • Amount of ability you have compared to others
      • Transitive Verb
      • To aim a gun at someone
      • To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
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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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    • magical

      US /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

      UK /ˈmædʒɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Specially enjoyable, pleasing or romantic
      • Concerning, involving, or able to perform magic
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    • oboe

      US /ˈoʊboʊ/

      UK /ˈəʊbəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Slender double-reed woodwind instrument
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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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    • on the floor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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    • orchestra

      US /ˈɔ:rkɪstrə/

      UK /ˈɔ:kɪstrə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large group who perform instrumental music
      • Seating area in a theater close to the stage
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    • physical

      US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

      UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Health check at the doctors' or hospital
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the body of a person
      • Concerning things that can be seen or touched
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    • pianist

      US /piˈænɪst, ˈpiənɪst/

      UK /ˈpɪənɪst/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who plays the piano
      A2
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    • podium

      US /ˈpoʊdiəm/

      UK /ˈpəʊdiəm/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small raised area you stand on to give a speech
      C1TOEIC
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    • process

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
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    • professional

      US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/

      UK /prə'feʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
      • Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
      • Noun
      • Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
      • One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
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    • put together

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
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    • resign

      US /rɪ'zaɪn/

      UK /rɪ'zaɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To leave a job because you want to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To accept something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about.
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    • responsible

      US / rɪˈspɑnsəbəl/

      UK /rɪ'spɒnsəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being the cause of something that has occurred
      • Having the duty of dealing with something
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    • rollercoaster

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Amusement passenger ride that rises and falls
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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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    • sanction

      US /ˈsæŋkʃən/

      UK /'sæŋkʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Official support or approval
      • Action taken to force a country to obey laws
      • Transitive Verb
      • To allow or approve something
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    • storyteller

      US /ˈstɔriˌtɛlɚ, ˈstor-/

      UK /ˈstɔ:ritelə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who tells stories
      • Someone who tells lies or things they shouldn't
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    • success

      US /səkˈsɛs/

      UK /sək'ses/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
      • A successful person; one who achieved their aims
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    • suffer

      US / ˈsʌfɚ/

      UK /'sʌfə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience pain, illness, or injury
      • To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
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    • tempting

      US /ˈtɛmptɪŋ/

      UK /ˈtemptɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone want something even if it's bad
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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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    • transfer

      US /trænsˈfɚ/

      UK /træns'fɜ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To move to a different place, job or school
      • To give someone an illness through contact
      • Noun
      • Moving to a different place, job, or school
      • Act of giving the right to a property to another
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    • trumpet

      US /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

      UK /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

      • Noun
      • Brass wind instrument with a flared bell
      • Device for making sound louder
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a sound like a trumpet
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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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    • vacancy

      US /ˈvekənsi/

      UK /ˈveɪkənsi/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Space or position available for occupancy
      • An unoccupied position or job; an empty room or space.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The state of being empty or unoccupied
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    • video

      US /ˈvɪdiˌo/

      UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Recording capturing action with sound
      • A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a moving film of, with sound
      • To make a video call.
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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    • with all due respect

      US /wɪð ɔl du rɪˈspɛkt/

      UK /wið ɔ:l dju: risˈpekt/

      • Phrase
      • A polite phrase used to express disagreement or criticism.
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    • without me

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not including me; excluding me.
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    • wonderful

      US /'wʌndərfl/

      UK /ˈwʌndəfl/

      • Adjective
      • Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
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    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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