Vocabulary

  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • have to: Must do
  • threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • at least: As a minimum
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
  • diet coke: A sugar-free version of Coca-Cola.
  • act on: To have an effect on something.
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
  • in the picture: Aware of what is happening; informed.
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • act upon: To take action as a result of something; to have an effect on something.
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
  • result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
  • in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • out of the way: Remote; isolated.
  • for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
  • walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • crush on: To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
  • mess up: To make a mistake
  • factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
  • number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
  • in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
  • darn good: Extremely good; excellent.
  • lie with: To have sexual intercourse with someone.
  • as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
  • look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • round about: Approximately; about.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
  • see to: To attend to; take care of
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • find out about: To look for information to learn about it
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • on end: Continuously; without stopping.
  • for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • on the books: Recorded in official documents or laws.
  • in terms of
  • watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
  • go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
  • look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
  • right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • follow through: To fulfill a promise
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • get down on: To criticize or disapprove of someone or something.
  • in the front row: Seated in the first row closest to the front.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
  • in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
  • in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
  • on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
  • in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
  • think back: To recapture the past
  • get naked: To remove one's clothes; to undress completely.
  • get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • by example: Through demonstration or serving as a model.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • pick on: To tease or bully someone
  • come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
  • feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
  • stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
  • relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
  • context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
  • engage: To start to fight with an enemy
  • debate: General public discussion of a topic
  • gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
  • straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • society: A group who meet to share values or interests
  • judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
  • moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • lecture: To speak to someone to show anger or warn them
  • hangover: Ill feeling from drinking too much alcohol
  • digestive: Concerning processes of converting food to energy
  • risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
  • contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
  • argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • threat: Warning of probable trouble
  • scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
  • premise: Foundation idea in an argument/discussion
  • prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
  • bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
  • nutrition: Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
  • orientation: Where you are in a location, e.g. facing east/west
  • activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
  • important: Having power or authority
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • virus: File secretly put on computers to cause harm
  • campus: Grounds of an institution, e.g. a university
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
  • oral: Concerning the mouth
  • problematic: Being difficult to deal with or fix
  • procreate: To produce babies or young animals
  • slavery: State or condition of being a slave
  • statistical: Concerning the math of data
  • preliminary: Happening or necessary before a thing happens
  • catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
  • testament: Evidence or proof (usually of something good)
  • heterosexual: Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex
  • immoral: Without good moral principles
  • biblical: Concerning the bible
  • lesbian: Homosexual woman
  • chatter: To talk a lot in a casual manner
  • anal: Concerning the anus
  • hydration: Process of supplying or adding water to
  • homosexuality: Sexual attraction to persons of the same sex
  • bisexual: Being sexually attracted to both men and women
  • unnatural: Not being what you would expect; not normal
  • homosexual: Attracted to people of the same sex
  • obligate: To force someone to do something, as a duty
  • abomination: Something or someone that makes you feel disgust
  • soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
  • warren: Large network of connecting rabbit burrows
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    • abomination

      US /əˌbɑ:mɪˈneɪʃn/

      UK /əˌbɒmɪˈneɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Something or someone that makes you feel disgust
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    • act on

      US /ækt ɑn/

      UK /ækt ɔn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have an effect on something.
      • To take formal action or make a decision regarding something.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action as a result of information received.
      • To have an effect on something.
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    • act upon

      US /ækt əˈpɑn/

      UK /ækt əˈpɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action as a result of something; to have an effect on something.
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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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    • anal

      US /ˈenəl/

      UK /ˈeɪnl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the anus
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    • argument

      US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/

      UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Discussion in which you disagree with someone
      • A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
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    • as a result of

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      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • as with

      US /æz wɪð/

      UK /æz wið/

      • Preposition
      • In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
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    • at best

      US /æt bɛst/

      UK /æt best/

      • Phrase
      • Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
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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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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
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    • biblical

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the bible
      • Very great and impressive
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    • bisexual

      US /baɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

      UK /ˌbaɪˈsekʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being sexually attracted to both men and women
      • Noun
      • Person sexually attracted to both men and women
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    • bully

      US /ˈbʊli/

      UK /'bʊlɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
      • A person who uses superior strength or influence to intimidate others.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable)
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    • by example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Through demonstration or serving as a model.
      • Through one's own behavior and actions, rather than just words.
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    • by no means

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Certainly not; in no way.
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    • campus

      US /ˈkæmpəs/

      UK /'kæmpəs/

      • Noun (plural)
      • Grounds of an institution, e.g. a university
      • Noun
      • The grounds and buildings of a university or college.
      • The grounds of a college or school.
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    • catholic

      US /ˈkæθəlɪk, ˈkæθlɪk/

      UK /ˈkæθlɪk/

      • Adjective
      • One of many Christian belief systems
      • Noun
      • Person believing in the Catholic church
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    • chatter

      US /ˈtʃætɚ/

      UK /ˈtʃætə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To talk a lot in a casual manner
      • (As of teeth if cold) to click uncontrollably
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Continuous rapid talk about matters of little importance.
      • A rapid series of short, sharp noises.
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    • come after

      US /kʌm ˈæftɚ/

      UK /kʌm ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To follow someone in order to threaten them
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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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    • context

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst/

      UK /ˈkɒntekst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Set of facts surrounding a person or event
      • The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
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    • contrast

      US /ˈkɑ:ntræst/

      UK /'kɒntrɑ:st/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Comparison that shows obvious differences
      • Difference in light and dark in photos, etc.
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    • crush on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
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    • darn good

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely good; excellent.
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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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    • diet coke

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      UK

      • Noun
      • A sugar-free version of Coca-Cola.
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    • digestive

      US /daɪˈdʒɛstɪv, dɪ-/

      UK /daɪˈdʒestɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning processes of converting food to energy
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • do the right thing

      US /du ðə ˈraɪt θɪŋ/

      UK /duː ðə ˈraɪt θɪŋ/

      • other
      • To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
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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
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    • engage in

      US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/

      UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or become involved in something.
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    • factor in

      US /ˈfæktɚ ɪn/

      UK /ˈfæktə in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
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    • feel for

      US /fil fɔr/

      UK /fi:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
      • To try to find something by touching it.
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • fill in

      US /fɪl ɪn/

      UK /fil in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put earth in e.g. a hole
      • To explain the context so that someone understands
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To write or type information in a blank space.
      • To temporarily do someone else's job.
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    • find out about

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look for information to learn about it
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    • follow through

      US /ˈfɑlo θru/

      UK /ˈfɔləu θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fulfill a promise
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue the motion of a stroke after hitting the ball, especially in golf or tennis.
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    • for days

      US /fɔr dez/

      UK /fɔ: deɪz/

      • Phrase
      • For a long period of time; lasting several days.
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    • for one thing

      US /fɔr wʌn θɪŋ/

      UK /fɔ: wʌn θiŋ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a reason for something.
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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
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    • for someone

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

      • other
      • On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
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    • forget about

      US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/

      UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
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    • get down on

      US /ɡɛt daʊn ɑn/

      UK /ɡet daʊn ɒn/

      • other
      • To criticize or disapprove of someone or something.
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    • get naked

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      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove one's clothes; to undress completely.
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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    • get past

      US /ɡɛt pæst/

      UK /ɡet pɑːst/

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

      US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
      • To go here and there, from place to place; wander
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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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    • go together

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
      • To date; to be in a romantic relationship.
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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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    • gross

      US /ɡros/

      UK /ɡrəʊs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
      • Total sum of money earned before costs and taxes
      • Transitive Verb
      • To earn an amount of money before costs and taxes
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    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
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    • hangover

      US /ˈhæŋoʊvər/

      UK /ˈhæŋəʊvə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Ill feeling from drinking too much alcohol
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • heterosexual

      US /ˌhɛtəroˈsɛkʃuəl/

      UK /ˌhetərəˈsekʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex
      • Noun
      • Person attracted to members of the opposite sex
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    • homosexual

      US /ˌhoʊməˈsekʃuəl/

      UK /ˌhəʊməˈsekʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Attracted to people of the same sex
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    • homosexuality

      US /ˌhɒməˌsekʃʊ'ælətɪ/

      UK /ˌhɒməˌsekʃʊ'ælətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sexual attraction to persons of the same sex
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    • hydration

      US /haɪ'dreɪʃn/

      UK /haɪ'dreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of supplying or adding water to
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    • immoral

      US /ɪˈmɔ:rəl/

      UK /ɪˈmɒrəl/

      • Adjective
      • Without good moral principles
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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.
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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 favor of

      US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/

      UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
      • To the advantage of; benefiting.
      • Preposition
      • Supporting or approving of something.
      • To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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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.
      C1
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    • in part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
      A1
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    • in public

      US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/

      UK /in ˈpʌblik/

      • Phrase
      • In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
      B1
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    • in question

      US /ɪn ˈkwɛstʃən/

      UK /in ˈkwestʃən/

      • Adjective
      • Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
      • Referring to someone or something that has already been mentioned.
      A1
      More
    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
      More
    • in the absence of

      US /ɪn ði ˈæbsəns əv/

      UK /ɪn ði ˈæbsəns əv/

      • other
      • When someone or something is not present or available.
      B1
      More
    • in the face of

      US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
      • Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
      A1
      More
    • in the front row

      US /ɪn ðə ˈfrʌnt ro/

      UK /in ðə ˈfrʌnt rəu/

      • other
      • Seated in the first row closest to the front.
      A2
      More
    • in the picture

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Aware of what is happening; informed.
      • Involved in something; participating.
      A1
      More
    • in the streets

      US /ɪn ðə strits/

      UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
      A2
      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
    • involve

      US /ɪnˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪn'vɒlv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To have or be included as a part of something
      • To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • judge

      US /dʒʌdʒ/

      UK /dʒʌdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who decides on the results of a contest
      • Person who has the power to make a decision
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To reach a decision about who won a contest
      • To form an opinion after careful consideration
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

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

      US /ˈlɛktʃɚ/

      UK /'lektʃə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To speak to someone to show anger or warn them
      • To give a talk or speech about a subject
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Telling someone off for doing something wrong
      • Talk or speech about a particular subject
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • lesbian

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Homosexual woman
      B2
      More
    • lie with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have sexual intercourse with someone.
      • To be the responsibility of someone.
      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 over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check something to see it works well; inspect
      • To examine or inspect something quickly.
      A1
      More
    • look through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To examine carefully to see what is there
      • To search for something among a collection of things.
      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 up

      US /mek ʌp/

      UK /meik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent or create a story
      • To add up to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To invent a story, excuse, etc.
      • To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
      A1
      More
    • mess up

      US /mɛs ʌp/

      UK /mes ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a mistake
      • To make something untidy or dirty.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something untidy or dirty.
      • To spoil or ruin something.
      A2
      More
    • moral

      US /ˈmɔrəl, ˈmɑr-/

      UK /ˈmɒrəl/

      • Adjective
      • In a way considered proper and good by most people
      • Uncountable Noun
      • In a way considered proper and good by most people
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • move away

      US /muv əˈwe/

      UK /mu:v əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
      • To physically create distance; to step back or aside.
      A2
      More
    • move to

      US /muv tu/

      UK /mu:v tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change the place where you live or work.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To proceed to the next stage or action.
      A2
      More
    • number of people

      US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/

      UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/

      • Phrase
      • The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
      • A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
      A1
      More
    • nutrition

      US /nuˈtrɪʃən, nju-/

      UK /njuˈtrɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
      • Food and other things you eat or drink
      B1
      More
    • obligate

      US /ˈɑblɪˌɡet/

      UK /'ɒblɪgeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To force someone to do something, as a duty
      B2
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • on a regular basis

      US //ɑn ə ˈrɛgjələr ˈbeɪsəs//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
      B1
      More
    • on end

      US /ɑn ɛnd/

      UK /ɔn end/

      • Phrase
      • Continuously; without stopping.
      • In an upright position; standing vertically.
      A1
      More
    • on the books

      US /ɑn ðə bʊks/

      UK /ɒn ðə bʊks/

      • other
      • Recorded in official documents or laws.
      B2
      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 internet

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
      A1
      More
    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
      A1
      More
    • oral

      US /ˈɔrəl/

      UK /ˈɔ:rəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the mouth
      • Spoken text
      B1
      More
    • orientation

      US /ˌɔriɛnˈteʃən, -ən-, ˌor-/

      UK /ˌɔ:riənˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Where you are in a location, e.g. facing east/west
      • Process of giving information about something new
      B1
      More
    • other than

      US

      UK

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

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
      A1
      More
    • out of the way

      US /aʊt ʌv ði we/

      UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/

      • Adjective
      • Remote; isolated.
      • No longer obstructing or hindering.
      • Phrase
      • Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
      • Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
      B1
      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
    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • pick on

      US /pɪk ɑn/

      UK /pik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To tease or bully someone
      A1
      More
    • preliminary

      US /prɪˈlɪməˌnɛri/

      UK /prɪˈlɪmɪnəri/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or necessary before a thing happens
      • Serving as a preparation; introductory
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Action preparing for the main event
      • A preliminary action, step, or measure
      B1
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    • premise

      US /ˈprɛmɪs/

      UK /'premɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Foundation idea in an argument/discussion
      • A previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To base your argument on
      • State or assume as a premise.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • prior

      US /ˈpraɪɚ/

      UK /'praɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Existing or coming earlier in time
      • (Of a claim, etc.) more important than another one
      • Noun
      • Monk or priest in charge of a monastery
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • problematic

      US /ˌprɑbləˈmætɪk/

      UK /ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk/

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

      US /ˈprokriˌet/

      UK /'prəʊkrɪeɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To produce babies or young animals
      • To generate or produce something, especially in large quantities.
      C2
      More
    • purpose

      US /ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /'pɜ:pəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
      • A person's sense of resolve or determination.
      • Adverb
      • With clear intention or determination.
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • relevant

      US /ˈrɛləvənt/

      UK /ˈreləvənt/

      • Adjective
      • Having an effect on an issue; related or current
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • result in

      US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/

      UK /riˈzʌlt in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause or produce as a consequence.
      More
    • right for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
      • Correct or most appropriate.
      A1
      More
    • round about

      US /raʊnd əˈbaʊt/

      UK /raund əˈbaut/

      • Adverb
      • Approximately; about.
      • Preposition
      • All around; surrounding.
      A2
      More
    • scientific

      US /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

      UK /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning academic study of the physical world
      • Systematic and precise, following a methodology.
      • Noun
      • Relating to or used in science.
      A2
      More
    • see to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attend to; take care of
      • To make sure that something is done
      A1
      More
    • slavery

      US /ˈslevəri, ˈslevri/

      UK /ˈsleɪvəri/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State or condition of being a slave
      B1
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    • society

      US /səˈsaɪɪti/

      UK /sə'saɪətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group who meet to share values or interests
      • Group of people living together
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • soda

      US /ˈsoʊdə/

      UK /ˈsəʊdə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet bubbly flavored drink
      B2
      More
    • stand up for

      US /stænd ʌp fɔr/

      UK /stænd ʌp fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
      A1
      More
    • statistical

      US /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

      UK /stə'tɪstɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the math of data
      B1
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    • straight

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Not having curves, bends, or angles
      • Not gay; heterosexual
      • Adverb
      • in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
      • In a straight line; directly.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • 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
    • testament

      US /ˈtɛstəmənt/

      UK /ˈtestəmənt/

      • Noun
      • Evidence or proof (usually of something good)
      • A person's will, especially regarding the disposal of their property.
      B1
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    • the following

      US

      UK

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

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • think back

      US /θɪŋk bæk/

      UK /θiŋk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To recapture the past
      A1
      More
    • 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
    • threat

      US /θrɛt/

      UK /θret/

      • Noun
      • Warning of probable trouble
      • A warning that you may be harmed
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • threat to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
      • A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
      B2
      More
    • to death

      US /tu dɛθ/

      UK /tu: deθ/

      • Phrase
      • Extremely; to a great degree
      • Until death
      B1
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

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

      US /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

      UK /ʌnˈnætʃrəl/

      • Adjective
      • Not being what you would expect; not normal
      • Being different from anything occurring in nature
      B1
      More
    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
      A1
      More
    • virus

      US /ˈvaɪrəs/

      UK /'vaɪrəs/

      • Noun
      • File secretly put on computers to cause harm
      • Living organism that causes disease or sickness
      B1
      More
    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
      More
    • walk with

      US /wɔk wɪð/

      UK /wɔ:k wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone while walking.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To support or stand by someone.
      More
    • warren

      US /ˈwɔrən, ˈwɑr-/

      UK /'wɒrən/

      • Noun
      • Large network of connecting rabbit burrows
      C1
      More
    • watch out

      US /wɑtʃ aʊt/

      UK /wɔtʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be careful; to be alert to danger
      A1
      More
    • way to go

      US /we tu ɡo/

      UK /wei tu: ɡəu/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
      A1
      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
    • with respect to

      US /wɪð rɪˈspɛkt tu/

      UK /wið risˈpekt tu:/

      • Preposition
      • In relation to; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • In relation to; concerning.
      A1
      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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