Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • have to: Must do
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
  • by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
  • on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • search for: To try to find someone or something.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
  • high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
  • close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • in the bedroom: Located or happening inside the bedroom.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
  • at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • to some extent: Partially; not completely.
  • break up
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • in hand: In one's possession or control.
  • happen on: To find or discover by accident.
  • incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
  • for long: For a considerable period of time.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • live through: To experience something difficult or painful and survive it.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • put aside: To save money regularly.
  • work out
  • sign over: To transfer ownership or rights by signing a document.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
  • want out: To desire to withdraw or escape from a situation, agreement, or commitment.
  • stamped out: To get rid of or make disappear
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • come upon: To accidentally find; discover something
  • make with: To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • set up
  • on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
  • goes well: To happen in the way desired
  • on horseback: Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
  • get at: To criticize someone, often personally
  • feed into: To have an influence on something or form a part of it
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • allow for: To take into consideration
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • look away: To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
  • interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
  • in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • on edge: Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
  • ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
  • contrary to: In opposition to; against.
  • one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
  • walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
  • in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
  • left and right: In both the left and right directions.
  • want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
  • run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
  • come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
  • head out: To leave a place; depart
  • varieties of: Different kinds or types of something.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in a mess: Being in a state of disorder or untidiness.
  • under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
  • stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
  • in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
  • rule of thumb: A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
  • look around: To explore a place; search for something.
  • work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
  • throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
  • run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
  • go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • spell it out: To explain something clearly and in detail.
  • drop down: To go to a lower place, rank
  • at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • such as: For example; like
  • look back: To think about past events
  • last person: The individual who is the final one in a sequence or group.
  • to a great extent: Mostly or largely; to a significant degree.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
  • fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
  • love: Person's name
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • adult: Person or animal that is fully grown
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • teach: To help someone learn or do something
  • money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
  • problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
  • etcetera: More of the same; and so on
  • partner: One you have a business/personal relationship with
  • nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • special: Being additional or extra
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • crazy: Mentally ill; mad
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • soul: Central or basic part of something
  • broken: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
  • romantic: Relating to courtship or love
  • marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • realise: To become aware of or understand mentally
  • human: A person; a man, woman or child
  • insist: To demand that someone do something
  • charming: Being very likable; attractive
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • nowadays: At the present time; now
  • sex: State of being male or female
  • choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
  • excitement: When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • humour: Quality that makes something funny
  • deeply: To a significant degree
  • necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
  • emphasis: Special attention, importance, or force
  • safety: Device on a gun to prevent accidental shooting
  • idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
  • maturity: Time at which an investment is ready to be paid
  • practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
  • expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
  • thrilling: To feel sudden excitement or pleasure
  • disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
  • laundry: Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
  • vision: Ability to see; eyesight
  • problematic: Being difficult to deal with or fix
  • jealousy: Unhappy feeling of wanting what someone else has
  • distort: To change the shape, appearance, or sound
  • distinctive: Having a quality that is different from others
  • instinct: Natural way of thinking; intuition
  • catastrophe: Very bad disaster causing much suffering, etc.
  • romanticism: Art, writing, and music to emphasize imagination and emotion
  • notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
  • leper: Person who carries the leprosy disease
  • swipe: To pass a magnetic card through a digital reader
  • nag: To annoy someone by constantly complaining
  • mutual: Shared between two or more people
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    • adult

      US / əˈdʌlt, ˈædʌlt/

      UK /ˈædʌlt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person or animal that is fully grown
      • A fully grown animal.
      • Adjective
      • Being fully grown; mature; no longer a teenager
      • Containing sexually explicit material.
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    • all the things

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

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      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take into consideration
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    • answer to

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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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 most

      US /æt most/

      UK /æt məust/

      • Adverb
      • Not more than; a maximum of.
      • Phrase
      • Used to indicate an upper limit or maximum quantity.
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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • at stake

      US /æt stek/

      UK /æt steik/

      • Phrase
      • At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
      • In question; depending on what happens
      • Adjective
      • At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful.
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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • based on

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      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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    • behind the scenes

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Secretly or without being known to the public.
      • In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
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    • break up

      US /brek ʌp/

      UK /breik ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of party, relationship) to come to an end
      • To end something, e.g. a fight
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    • breaks down

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
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    • bring down

      US /brɪŋ daʊn/

      UK /briŋ daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
      • To kill someone, often with a gun
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    • by nature

      US /baɪ ˈnetʃɚ/

      UK /bai ˈneitʃə/

      • Adverb
      • Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
      • Phrase
      • Inherently; by one's natural disposition or character.
      • According to its essential characteristics; intrinsically.
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    • carry on

      US /ˈkæri ɑn/

      UK /ˈkæri ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
      • To continue or keep doing something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue doing something
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    • catastrophe

      US /kəˈtæstrəfi/

      UK /kə'tæstrəfɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very bad disaster causing much suffering, etc.
      • A complete failure; a fiasco.
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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    • charming

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Being very likable; attractive
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause others to like you or do what you want
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    • close up

      US /kloz ʌp/

      UK /kləuz ʌp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
      • Adverb
      • To move nearer to someone or something.
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    • come along

      US /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go with someone who takes the lead
      • To make progress toward a goal
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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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    • come by

      US /kʌm baɪ/

      UK /kʌm bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
      • To visit someone
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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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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
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    • come upon

      US /kʌm əˈpɑn/

      UK /kʌm əˈpɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accidentally find; discover something
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    • contrary to

      US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri tu/

      UK /ˈkɔntrəri tu:/

      • Preposition
      • In opposition to; against.
      • Differing from; not in agreement with.
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
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    • crazy

      US /ˈkrezi/

      UK /'kreɪzɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Mentally ill; mad
      • Not being sensible or practical
      • Noun
      • Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
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    • deeply

      US /ˈdiplɪ/

      UK /ˈdi:pli/

      • Adverb
      • To a significant degree
      • To a great, intense or extreme extent
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    • disagree with

      US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri wɪð/

      UK /ˌdisəˈɡri: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a different opinion from someone else.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel ill or uncomfortable.
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    • disaster

      US /dɪˈzæstɚ, -ˈsæs-/

      UK /dɪ'zɑ:stə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • State of extreme ruin and misfortune
      • A complete failure.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A situation that has gone terribly wrong.
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    • distinctive

      US /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

      UK /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having a quality that is different from others
      • Having a quality or characteristic that makes a person or thing different from others; easily distinguishable.
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    • distort

      US /dɪˈstɔrt/

      UK /dɪ'stɔ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change the shape, appearance, or sound
      • To exaggerate the truth or fact, e.g. to deceive
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    • do in

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • down with

      US /daʊn wɪð/

      UK /daun wið/

      • Adjective
      • Suffering from an illness.
      • Agreeable to; in favor of.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of opposition to something.
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    • drop down

      US /drɑp daʊn/

      UK /drɔp daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to a lower place, rank
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    • emphasis

      US /ˈɛmfəsɪs/

      UK /ˈemfəsɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Special attention, importance, or force
      • Stress placed on part of a word or phrase
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    • essentially

      US /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
      • Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
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    • etcetera

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • More of the same; and so on
      • Noun
      • A list of things of the same kind.
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • excitement

      US /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

      UK /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
      • Something that causes great enthusiasm and eagerness.
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    • expression

      US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/

      UK /ɪk'spreʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
      • Group of words that have a specific meaning
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    • feed into

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have an influence on something or form a part of it
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    • fight back

      US /faɪt bæk/

      UK /fait bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make your point more strongly against opponent
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    • for long

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a considerable period of time.
      • For a significant duration in the future.
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    • for the sake of

      US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • For the purpose of; in the interest of.
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    • get at

      US /ɡɛt æt/

      UK /ɡet æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize someone, often personally
      • To imply something; hint at
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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
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    • get together

      US /ɡɛt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /ɡet təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gather, or come together for some purpose
      • To start a romantic relationship.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To meet for social or recreational purposes.
      • To start a romantic relationship.
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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 for it

      US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/

      UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
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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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    • goes well

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To happen in the way desired
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be successful or satisfactory; to turn out favorably.
      • To be harmonious or matching; to look good together.
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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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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    • hang on

      US /hæŋ ɑn/

      UK /hæŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for the person you phoned to answer
      • To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
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    • happen on

      US /ˈhæpən ɑn/

      UK /ˈhæpən ɒn/

      • other
      • To find or discover by accident.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • head out

      US /hɛd aʊt/

      UK /hed aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place; depart
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    • high expectations

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      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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    • humour

      US /ˈhjumɚ/

      UK /ˈhju:mə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality that makes something funny
      • The quality that makes something funny
      • Transitive Verb
      • To pretend to agree, so people don't get upset
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    • idiot

      US /ˈɪdiət/

      UK /'ɪdɪət/

      • Noun
      • A person who is foolish or not very smart
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    • in a mess

      US /ɪn ə mes/

      UK /ɪn ə mes/

      • other
      • Being in a state of disorder or untidiness.
      B1
      More
    • in a minute

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very soon; in a short amount of time.
      • Within the duration of one minute.
      A1
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    • in a sense

      US /ɪn e sɛns/

      UK /in ə sens/

      • Phrase
      • In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
      B1
      More
    • in action

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
      More
    • in danger

      US /ɪn ˈdendʒɚ/

      UK /in ˈdeindʒə/

      • Phrase
      • Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
      • At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      C1
      More
    • in hand

      US /ɪn hænd/

      UK /in hænd/

      • Phrase
      • In one's possession or control.
      More
    • in love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
      A1
      More
    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
      A2
      More
    • in need

      US /ɪn nid/

      UK /in ni:d/

      • Phrase
      • Not having the necessary things, such as food
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      C1
      More
    • in other words

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
      More
    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
      A1
      More
    • in the bedroom

      US /ɪn ði ˈbɛdˌrum/

      UK /ɪn ði ˈbedru:m/

      • other
      • Located or happening inside the bedroom.
      A1
      More
    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
      A1
      More
    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
      A1
      More
    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • incredibly important

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely significant or crucial.
      A1
      More
    • insist

      US /ɪnˈsɪst/

      UK /ɪn'sɪst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand that someone do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To strongly state your opinion without changing it
      A2TOEIC
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    • instinct

      US /ˈɪnˌstɪŋkt/

      UK /'ɪnstɪŋkt/

      • Noun
      • Natural way of thinking; intuition
      • Natural way (person or animal) thinks, behaves
      B1
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    • interest of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
      • A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
      • Noun
      • A legal share or right in something.
      A1
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    • jealousy

      US /ˈdʒɛləsi/

      UK /ˈdʒeləsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Unhappy feeling of wanting what someone else has
      B1
      More
    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
      More
    • last person

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The individual who is the final one in a sequence or group.
      • The individual who is the least likely to do something or be in a particular situation.
      A1
      More
    • laundry

      US /ˈlɔndri, ˈlɑn-/

      UK /'lɔ:ndrɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
      • Clothes etc., that are to be washed, already washed
      B2
      More
    • left and right

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In both the left and right directions.
      • Everywhere; in all directions.
      • Noun
      • Referring to both liberal and conservative political viewpoints.
      • Two opposing options or directions.
      A1
      More
    • leper

      US /'lepər/

      UK /ˈlepə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person who carries the leprosy disease
      C1
      More
    • light up

      US /laɪt ʌp/

      UK /lait ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
      • To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
      A1
      More
    • live through

      US /liv θru/

      UK /liv θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience something difficult or painful and survive it.
      A2
      More
    • look around

      US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /luk əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explore a place; search for something.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • look away

      US /lʊk əˈwe/

      UK /luk əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
      A2
      More
    • look back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
      A1
      More
    • look to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
      • To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
      A1
      More
    • make with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
      More
    • marriage

      US /ˈmærɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈmærɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Relationship between a husband and a wife
      • A wedding ceremony
      A2
      More
    • maturity

      US /məˈtʃʊrəti/

      UK /məˈtʃʊərəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Time at which an investment is ready to be paid
      • State of being fully grown or developed
      A2
      More
    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
      A1
      More
    • mutual

      US /ˈmjutʃuəl/

      UK /'mju:tʃʊəl/

      • Adjective
      • Shared between two or more people
      • Possessed or held in common.
      • Noun
      B1
      More
    • nag

      US /næɡ/

      UK /næg/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To annoy someone by constantly complaining
      B1
      More
    • necessarily

      US /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛrəli, -ˈsɛr-/

      UK /ˌnesəˈserəli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
      A1
      More
    • notion

      US /ˈnoʃən/

      UK /ˈnəuʃən/

      • Noun
      • Sudden idea or desire to do something
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • nowadays

      US /ˈnaʊəˌdez/

      UK /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

      • Adverb
      • At the present time; now
      • Noun
      • The current period of time; the present.
      A2
      More
    • of choice

      US /əv tʃɔɪs/

      UK /əv tʃɔɪs/

      • other
      • Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
      B2
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • of interest

      US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/

      UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/

      • other
      • Relevant or important to someone or something.
      B2
      More
    • on board

      US /ɑn bɔrd/

      UK /ɔn bɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
      • Adverb
      • On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • on edge

      US /ɑn ɛdʒ/

      UK /ɔn edʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
      • Tense and easily upset.
      B1
      More
    • on horseback

      US /ɑn ˈhɔrˌsbæk/

      UK /ɒn ˈhɔ:sbæk/

      • other
      • Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
      B1
      More
    • on paper

      US /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/

      UK /ɔn ˈpeipə/

      • Phrase
      • In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
      • Recorded in writing; documented.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • on the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
      More
    • on the horizon

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • About to happen; approaching.
      A1
      More
    • on the other side of

      US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • Located across something from a given point.
      A2
      More
    • on the whole

      US /ɑn ði hol/

      UK /ɔn ðə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything; generally.
      • In summary; taking everything into consideration.
      A1
      More
    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
      More
    • one of those things

      US /wʌn əv ðoʊz θɪŋz/

      UK /wʌn əv ðəuz θɪŋz/

      • other
      • An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
      B2
      More
    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
      A1
      More
    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
      A1
      More
    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
      A1
      More
    • partner

      US /ˈpɑrtnɚ/

      UK /'pɑ:tnə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One you have a business/personal relationship with
      • Someone you have personal relationship with
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To join with others for work or other activity
      A2
      More
    • practical

      US /ˈpræktɪkəl/

      UK /ˈpræktɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
      • Relating to experience, action, or practice; not theoretical or ideal.
      • Noun
      • A practical exam or lesson.
      • A person concerned chiefly with the practice of something; a person with practical skills.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • problematic

      US /ˌprɑbləˈmætɪk/

      UK /ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Being difficult to deal with or fix
      • Of a doubtful or uncertain nature.
      B2
      More
    • put aside

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save money regularly.
      • To temporarily ignore or forget something, such as a disagreement or problem.
      A1
      More
    • ramp up

      US /ræmp ʌp/

      UK /ræmp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
      More
    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
      More
    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
      A2TOEIC
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    • romantic

      US /roʊˈmæntɪk/

      UK /rəʊˈmæntɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Relating to courtship or love
      • Being impractical, unrealistic, or idealistic
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • People who like love, candlelit dinners, etc.
      • Person living in a fantasy-like world not reality
      A2
      More
    • rule of thumb

      US /rul ʌv θʌm/

      UK /ru:l ɔv θʌm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
      • A broadly accurate guide or principle, based on practice rather than theory.
      A1
      More
    • run in

      US /rʌn ɪn/

      UK /rʌn in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrest person and take them to police station
      • To drive engine slowly until ready for normal use
      A1
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    • run through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pierce with a sharp pointed object
      • To practice or rehearse quickly, e.g. for a play
      A1
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    • search for

      US /sɚtʃ fɔr/

      UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find someone or something.
      B1
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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.
      A1
      More
    • sex

      US /sɛks/

      UK /seks/

      • Noun
      • State of being male or female
      • Physical activity by which we produce babies
      A2
      More
    • shut up

      US /ʃʌt ʌp/

      UK /ʃʌt ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close something, e.g. a shop
      • To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
      • Interjection
      • An expression of disbelief or surprise
      A2
      More
    • sign over

      US /saɪn ˈoʊvɚ/

      UK /saɪn ˈəuvə/

      • other
      • To transfer ownership or rights by signing a document.
      B2
      More
    • soul

      US /sol/

      UK /səʊl/

      • Noun
      • Central or basic part of something
      • Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
      A2
      More
    • spell it out

      US /spɛl ɪt aʊt/

      UK /spel ɪt aʊt/

      • other
      • To explain something clearly and in detail.
      B1
      More
    • spend more time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
      A1
      More
    • stamped out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get rid of or make disappear
      C1
      More
    • step to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
      • To challenge or confront someone, often aggressively.
      A1
      More
    • stick with

      US /stɪk wɪð/

      UK /stik wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
      • To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
      A1
      More
    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
      More
    • swipe

      US /swaɪp/

      UK /swaɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To pass a magnetic card through a digital reader
      • To hit someone with a big wild swing
      C1
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
      A1
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
      B1
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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
      More
    • thrilling

      US / ˈθrɪlɪŋ/

      UK /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel sudden excitement or pleasure
      • Adjective
      • Causing excitement or sudden intense pleasure
      A2
      More
    • through with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
      A1
      More
    • throw away

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fail to take advantage of a good chance
      • To put things in the trash
      A1
      More
    • to a great extent

      US /tə ə ˌgreɪt ɪkˈstɛnt/

      UK /tə ə ˌgreit ikˈstent/

      • other
      • Mostly or largely; to a significant degree.
      B2
      More
    • to date

      US /tu det/

      UK /tu: deit/

      • Phrase
      • Up to the present time; until now.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To go out on romantic dates with someone.
      C2
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
      More
    • to some extent

      US /tu sʌm ɪkˈstɛnt/

      UK /tu: sʌm iksˈtent/

      • Phrase
      • Partially; not completely.
      A1
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    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
      A2
      More
    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
      A1
      More
    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
      A1
      More
    • under control

      US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/

      UK /ˈʌndə kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
      • Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
      • Phrase
      • A situation that is being managed effectively.
      C1
      More
    • varieties of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Different kinds or types of something.
      • A range of different things.
      A2
      More
    • vision

      US /ˈvɪʒən/

      UK /'vɪʒn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to see; eyesight
      • Something you see in your imagination or dreams
      A2
      More
    • walk through

      US /wɔk θru/

      UK /wɔ:k θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show someone carefully how to do something
      A1
      More
    • want in

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To desire to participate or be included in something.
      A1
      More
    • want out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To desire to withdraw or escape from a situation, agreement, or commitment.
      A1
      More
    • whole point

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
      • The primary reason or objective.
      A2
      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
    • without knowing

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Unaware; without being conscious of something.
      • Unintentionally; without meaning to do something.
      More
    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      A1
      More
    • work through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal with something systematically until it is completed
      • To deal with a problem or difficult situation.
      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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    #love#romanticism#romantic#laughter#etcetera#marriage

    Alain de Botton: On Love

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    Shyuan posted on 2016/10/15
    Ever wondered why we fall in love the way we do? Alain de Botton explores how the era of Romanticism has shaped our expectations of finding a soulmate and the idea of 'love at first sight.' You'll pick up fascinating insights into how cultural narratives influence our romantic lives and discover key vocabulary to discuss these ideas yourself!

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