Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • at least: As a minimum
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • in terms of
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
  • on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
  • close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
  • in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • build in: To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • in under: Located inside and beneath something.
  • with a twist: In an unexpected or unusual way; with an added element that changes the expected outcome or nature of something.
  • on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
  • park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • pick out: To choose or select one item from many
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
  • see out: To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
  • fold down: To collapse or flatten something by bending it over.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
  • wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
  • strike: To hit something
  • method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
  • abstract: Passage of text from an article or book
  • notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
  • conventional: Following the common attitudes and practices
  • field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
  • appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
  • competition: Fighting against others to win something
  • religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
  • private: Being away from others and quiet
  • refer: To talk about or write about something
  • architecture: Design and construction of buildings
  • optimistic: Tending to believe the future will be good
  • trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • fake: Not real; made to look like something real
  • belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
  • goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
  • fold: To bend one part of something against another
  • camouflage: Blending into the background by being similar
  • twist: To turn something in a circular direction
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • magnetic: Having the properties of a magnet; able to attract
  • riddle: Amusing question that has a clever or funny answer
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • ideally: In a perfect way; very suitably
  • explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • chance: The way something happens without planning
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • wrist: Part where your hand joins your arm
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • pole: One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
  • screen: To hide or block something from being seen
  • propose: To make an offer of marriage
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • avenue
  • blade: One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
  • velvet: Type of smooth cloth which is soft to the touch
  • bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
  • optimist: Someone who believes the future will be good
  • dome: Rounded roof or ceiling shaped like half a ball
  • underground: (Being or living) under the surface of the earth
  • braid: Hair separated into 3 strands laid over each other
  • playground: Outdoor area for children to play in
  • mid: At (or near) the middle point
  • umbrella: Including many smaller things of the same type
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    • abstract

      US /ˈæbˌstrækt/

      UK /'æbstrækt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Passage of text from an article or book
      • Something that doesn't exist physically
      • Adjective
      • Concerning something that doesn't exist physically
      • Relating to abstract art.
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    • appeal

      US /əˈpil/

      UK /ə'pi:l/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attract interest, attention, or desire
      • To request a judge or others to change a decision
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    • architecture

      US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/

      UK /ˈɑ:kɪtektʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Design and construction of buildings
      • The style or design of a building or buildings.
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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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 that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • at the same time

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      UK

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

      US /əˈtɛmpt/

      UK /ə'tempt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to do something challenging or difficult
      • Noun
      • Effort made to try to do or accomplish something
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    • avenue

      US /ˈævəˌnu, -ˌnju/

      UK /'ævənju:/

      • Noun
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Wide street
      • Way to approach something or some issue
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • blade

      US /bled/

      UK /bleɪd/

      • Noun
      • One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
      • Sharp edge used for cutting
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    • bowl

      US /bol/

      UK /bəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
      • Round container used for holding rice, soup etc.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To roll a ball in the sport of bowling
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    • braid

      US /breɪd/

      UK /breɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Hair separated into 3 strands laid over each other
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    • build in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
      • To create something as a permanent or inherent feature.
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    • camouflage

      US /ˈkæməˌflɑʒ, -ˌflɑdʒ/

      UK /ˈkæməflɑ:ʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Blending into the background by being similar
      • Something patterned that hides military vehicle
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide by blending it into its background
      • To hide or disguise someone or something, by means of camouflage.
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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 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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    • competition

      US /ˌkɑmpɪˈtɪʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fighting against others to win something
      • A situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have.
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    • conventional

      US /kənˈvɛnʃənəl/

      UK /kən'venʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Following the common attitudes and practices
      • Non-nuclear
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    • dome

      US /doʊm/

      UK /dəʊm/

      • Noun
      • Rounded roof or ceiling shaped like half a ball
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    • explode

      US /ɪkˈsplod/

      UK /ɪk'spləʊd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
      • To increase in number or amount very quickly
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    • face to face

      US /fes tu fes/

      UK /feis tu: feis/

      • Adverb
      • (Meeting) while looking at someone
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    • fake

      US /fek/

      UK /feɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Not real; made to look like something real
      • Countable Noun
      • A copy of something made to trick people
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    • fold

      US /fold/

      UK /fəʊld/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bend one part of something against another
      • (Of business) to fail or close down
      • Countable Noun
      • Pen where sheep are kept
      • Group of people who have a common belief
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    • fold down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To collapse or flatten something by bending it over.
      • To reduce the size of something by folding it.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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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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    • goal

      US /ɡol/

      UK /ɡəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
      • (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • ideally

      US /aɪˈdiəli/

      UK /aɪ'di:əlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a perfect way; very suitably
      • In theory; according to an ideal or theoretical standard.
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    • in effect

      US /ɪn ɪˈfɛkt/

      UK /in iˈfekt/

      • Phrase
      • In reality; in practice; virtually
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    • in on

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

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

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      UK

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

      US /ɪn rɪˈleʃən tu/

      UK /in riˈleiʃən tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
      • Compared with.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • in the streets

      US /ɪn ðə strits/

      UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in under

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Located inside and beneath something.
      • Covered or concealed by something.
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • magnetic

      US /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

      UK /mægˈnetɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having the properties of a magnet; able to attract
      • Having great power to attract attention, interest
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    • method

      US /ˈmɛθəd/

      UK /'meθəd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Organized and planned) way of doing something
      • Orderliness of thought, arrangement, or behavior.
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    • mid

      US /mɪd/

      UK /mɪd/

      • Adjective
      • At (or near) the middle point
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    • notion

      US /ˈnoʃən/

      UK /ˈnəuʃən/

      • Noun
      • Sudden idea or desire to do something
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    • of old

      US /ʌv oʊld/

      UK /əv əuld/

      • other
      • From a long time ago; in the past.
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    • on and off

      US /ɑn ənd ɔf/

      UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/

      • Adverb
      • Intermittently; not continuously.
      • Adjective
      • Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
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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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    • on the street

      US /ɑn ði strit/

      UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/

      • Phrase
      • Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
      • Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
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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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    • optimist

      US /ˈɑ:ptɪmɪst/

      UK /ˈɒptɪmɪst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone who believes the future will be good
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    • optimistic

      US /ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪk/

      UK /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Tending to believe the future will be good
      • Confident and hopeful about future outcomes.
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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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    • park in

      US /ˈpɑrk ɪn/

      UK /ˈpɑ:k ɪn/

      • other
      • To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
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    • pick out

      US /pɪk aʊt/

      UK /pik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To choose or select one item from many
      • To distinguish or recognize something or someone from a group.
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    • playground

      US /ˈpleˌɡraʊnd/

      UK /ˈpleɪgraʊnd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Outdoor area for children to play in
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    • pole

      US /pol/

      UK /pəʊl/

      • Noun
      • One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
      • Most northern or most southern point on a planet
      • Transitive Verb
      • To move a boat with a stick or pole
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    • propose

      US /prəˈpoz/

      UK /prə'pəʊz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an offer of marriage
      • To offer or put forward an idea for consideration
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    • refer

      US /rɪˈfɚ/

      UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk about or write about something
      • To give information about something
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    • religion

      US /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

      UK /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Belief in God or gods that governs people's lives
      • A person's particular system of beliefs and worship.
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    • riddle

      US /ˈrɪdl/

      UK /'rɪdl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Amusing question that has a clever or funny answer
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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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    • screen

      US /skrin/

      UK /skri:n/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide or block something from being seen
      • To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
      • Noun
      • Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
      • Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
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    • see out

      US /si aʊt/

      UK /si: aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
      • To accompany someone to the door when they are leaving a place.
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    • strike

      US /straɪk/

      UK /straɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something
      • To remove or erase.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A punch or hit
      • Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
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    • take with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To accept or endure something, especially something unpleasant, as a necessary part of an experience.
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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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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    • trade

      US /treid/

      UK /treɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
      • Action of buying and selling things in business
      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
      • To give something in return for something else
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    • turn back

      US /tɚn bæk/

      UK /tə:n bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop and move backward on some issue
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    • twist

      US /twɪst/

      UK /twɪst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To turn something in a circular direction
      • To turn in a curving direction e.g. road or path
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Turn or spiral curve in a path or road
      • Bend or sudden change of direction
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    • umbrella

      US /ʌmˈbrɛlə/

      UK /ʌmˈbrelə/

      • Noun
      • Including many smaller things of the same type
      • Countable Noun
      • Thing you open over your head to keep rain off
      • Something providing general protection or cover.
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    • underground

      US /ˈʌndərgraʊnd/

      UK /ˈʌndəgraʊnd/

      • Adjective
      • (Being or living) under the surface of the earth
      • Secret or subversive.
      • Noun
      • Secret group organized to overthrow a government
      • Subway system, e.g. in London
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    • velvet

      US /ˈvɛlvɪt/

      UK /ˈvelvɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Type of smooth cloth which is soft to the touch
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    • with a twist

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In an unexpected or unusual way; with an added element that changes the expected outcome or nature of something.
      • Served or prepared with a piece of citrus fruit rind that has been twisted to release its oils.
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    • wrap

      US /ræp/

      UK /ræp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
      • Thin bread filled with food and rolled
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be or move around something
      • To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
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    • wrist

      US /rɪst/

      UK /rɪst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part where your hand joins your arm
      • A support worn around the wrist, often for sports or medical reasons.
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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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    The Future of Architecture and Design

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    sybil posted on 2013/06/01
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