Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in suspense: In a state of excitement or anxiety, uncertain about what may happen.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • work out
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • creep up on: To approach someone or something quietly and unnoticed.
  • be my guest: An invitation to someone to do something; help yourself
  • throw off: To put out (heat, smell etc.); emit
  • looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
  • out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
  • catch on: To become popular; start to be used
  • tic tacs: A brand of small, hard, mint-flavored candies.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • have to: Must do
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
  • on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
  • in power: Having control of a country or organization.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • in a row: One after another without a break.
  • bad: Not good; wrong
  • tonight: Night following this day
  • brother: A boy or man who shares a parent with you
  • live: To be alive
  • go: To attend or be at a place
  • to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • evening: To make something level; to flatten
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • end: The point where a process or activity stops
  • number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
  • table: Diagram that shows data in rows and columns
  • man: Humans in general, including male and female
  • guest: Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • crazy: Mentally ill; mad
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • possibly: May be true or likely, but is uncertain
  • terrible: Very bad; horrible
  • final: Last game in a series in a competition
  • win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
  • election: Process of choosing someone by voting
  • accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
  • report: Account of the necessary facts and information
  • loose: To shoot or fire something from a gun
  • engage: To start to fight with an enemy
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • reporter: Someone whose job is to report news
  • border: To be right next to another country or state
  • calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
  • honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
  • choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
  • result: Something produced through tests or experiments
  • debate: General public discussion of a topic
  • drug: Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
  • leak: Act of (gas, liquid) escaping through a small hole
  • rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
  • commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
  • downside: Negative aspect of something
  • stripper: A performer who takes off clothes to music
  • horrifying: Scary; very shocking
  • suspense: Genre of movies, novels of uncertain mystery
  • dignity: Person of high rank deserving respect
  • defy: To refuse to obey; be resistant to
  • novelty: Items that are unusual, interesting, or unique
  • puppet: Person or group that is controlled by another
  • appetizer: Food or drink to stimulate the appetite
  • rig: To dishonestly fix the result of elections, games
  • podium: Small raised area you stand on to give a speech
  • hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
  • stunt: Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film
  • mozzarella: Mild white Italian cheese
  • bachelorette: An unmarried woman.
  • subdued: Without animation or emotion; quiet; not loud
  • glitter: To shine with individual tiny flashes of light
  • spectacle: Impressive performance, public event or show
  • barb: Sharp point which curves backwards
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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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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    • 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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    • barb

      US /bɑrb/

      UK /bɑ:b/

      • Noun
      • Sharp point which curves backwards
      B2
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    • be my guest

      US /bi maɪ ɡɛst/

      UK /bi: mai ɡest/

      • Phrase
      • An invitation to someone to do something; help yourself
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    • border

      US /ˈbɔrdɚ/

      UK /'bɔ:də(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be right next to another country or state
      • To form the edge of something
      • Noun
      • Outer part or edge of something
      • Line separating one country, state from another
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    • calm

      US /kɑm/

      UK /kɑ:m/

      • Adjective
      • Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
      • Relaxed and not worried or angry
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
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    • campaign

      US /kæmˈpen/

      UK /kæm'peɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
      • A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
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    • catch on

      US /kætʃ ɑn/

      UK /kætʃ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become popular; start to be used
      • To get the idea of; suddenly understand
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    • commitment

      US /kəˈmɪtmənt/

      UK /kə'mɪtmənt/

      • Noun
      • Permanent love or concern for person, thing
      • Promise or decision to do something for a purpose
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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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    • creep up on

      US /krip ʌp ɑn/

      UK /kri:p ʌp ɒn/

      • other
      • To approach someone or something quietly and unnoticed.
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    • debate

      US / dɪˈbet/

      UK /dɪ'beɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • General public discussion of a topic
      • A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider options before making a decision
      • To take part in a formal discussion
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    • defy

      US /dɪˈfaɪ/

      UK /dɪ'faɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refuse to obey; be resistant to
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    • dignity

      US /ˈdɪgnəti/

      UK /ˈdɪgnəti/

      • Noun
      • Person of high rank deserving respect
      • Quality or state of deserving respect
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    • downside

      US /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/

      UK /ˈdaʊnsaɪd/

      • Noun
      • Negative aspect of something
      • The potential negative consequences or risks associated with a decision or action.
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    • drug

      US /drʌɡ/

      UK /drʌɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
      • Chemical used as a medicine
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give drugs to someone to make them sleep
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    • election

      US /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

      UK /ɪ'lekʃn/

      • Noun
      • Process of choosing someone by voting
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    • engage

      US /ɪn'gedʒ/

      UK /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To start to fight with an enemy
      • To hire someone for a task or job
      A2TOEIC
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • glitter

      US /ˈɡlɪtɚ/

      UK /ˈglɪtə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To shine with individual tiny flashes of light
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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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    • 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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    • guest

      US /ɡɛst/

      UK /ɡest/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
      • Paying customer at a hotel or restaurant
      • Adjective
      • Referring to people visiting or staying at a place
      • Provided for or used by a guest.
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    • hack

      US /hæk/

      UK /hæk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To illegally access someone else's computer
      • To cut away plants and branches to make a path
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dry cough
      • Horse for hire to work or pull a vehicle for a fee
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    • hand up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
      More
    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • honestly

      US /ˈɑnɪstli/

      UK /ˈɒnɪstli/

      • Adverb
      • With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
      • Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
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    • horrifying

      US /ˈhɔ:rɪfaɪɪŋ/

      UK /ˈhɒrɪfaɪɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Scary; very shocking
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel horror or shock
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    • in a row

      US /ɪn e ro/

      UK /in ə rəu/

      • Phrase
      • One after another without a break.
      • Arranged in a straight line.
      • Idiom
      • To have an argument.
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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 power

      US /ɪn ˈpaʊɚ/

      UK /in ˈpauə/

      • Adjective
      • Having control of a country or organization.
      • Phrase
      • During a period of holding authority or control.
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    • in suspense

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a state of excitement or anxiety, uncertain about what may happen.
      • In a state of mental uncertainty, typically with anxiety.
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    • in the process of

      US /ɪn ði ˈprɑsˌɛs ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈprəuses ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
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    • leak

      US /lik/

      UK /li:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of (gas, liquid) escaping through a small hole
      • Information released that wasn't supposed to be
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a tire) to have air, liquid escaping; (Of air)
      • (Liquid) to go out of/get in through crack/opening
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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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    • looking out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take care and watch something carefully
      • To be careful; to be vigilant
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be careful or vigilant
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    • loose

      US /lus/

      UK /lu:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To shoot or fire something from a gun
      • Adjective
      • (Idea, thought, or work) unclear or imprecise
      • Not tightly attached or held
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
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    • mozzarella

      US /ˌmɑ:tsəˈrelə/

      UK /ˌmɒtsəˈrelə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mild white Italian cheese
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    • novelty

      US /ˈnɑ:vlti/

      UK /ˈnɒvlti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Items that are unusual, interesting, or unique
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    • on sunday

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Every Sunday; each Sunday.
      • Referring to a particular Sunday.
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    • 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.
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • out of nowhere

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
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    • 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.
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    • podium

      US /ˈpoʊdiəm/

      UK /ˈpəʊdiəm/

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

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
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    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
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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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    • puppet

      US /ˈpʌpɪt/

      UK /ˈpʌpɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person or group that is controlled by another
      • Doll that is moved by strings or your hands
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    • result

      US /rɪˈzʌlt/

      UK /rɪ'zʌlt/

      • Noun
      • Something produced through tests or experiments
      • Final score of a competition, election or game
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be the outcome of other causes and effects
      • To happen or exist as a consequence of something.
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    • rig

      US /rɪɡ/

      UK /rɪɡ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To dishonestly fix the result of elections, games
      • To fit out a ship with ropes and sails
      • Noun
      • Shape and number of sails on a ship
      • Structure that draws out oil from under the ground
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    • rush

      US /rʌʃ/

      UK /rʌʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attack someone suddenly in a group
      • To perform or finish with speed and urgency
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Actions performed or finishes with speed, urgency
      • State of hurried action
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    • spectacle

      US /ˈspɛktəkəl/

      UK /ˈspektəkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Impressive performance, public event or show
      • Large public event, performance, or show
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    • stripper

      US /ˈstrɪpɚ/

      UK /ˈstrɪpə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • A performer who takes off clothes to music
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    • stunt

      US /stʌnt/

      UK /stʌnt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent from growing bigger or as big as normal
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    • subdued

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Without animation or emotion; quiet; not loud
      • Transitive Verb
      • To quieten someone down
      • To gain control over someone by using force
      B2
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    • suspense

      US /səˈspɛns/

      UK /səˈspens/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Genre of movies, novels of uncertain mystery
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Anxiety or apprehension caused by uncertainty
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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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    • terrible

      US /ˈtɛrəbəl/

      UK /ˈterəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very bad; horrible
      • Causing great fear; frightening
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    • throw off

      US /θro ɔf/

      UK /θrəu ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put out (heat, smell etc.); emit
      • To escape from something or someone
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    • tic tacs

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • A brand of small, hard, mint-flavored candies.
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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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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
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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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