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  • for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
  • have to: Must do
  • paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
  • above and beyond: More than what is expected or required; exceptional.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • figure for: To calculate or estimate something, especially costs or amounts.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • chop wood: To cut wood into pieces with an axe or other sharp tool.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • sleight of hand: Skillful deception or trickery using the hands.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
  • endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
  • perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
  • section: A part of a whole
  • performance: Act of doing something
  • tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
  • arrogant: Rude, from belief you are better than others
  • role: Character played by an actor
  • portray: To play a character in theater or on film
  • academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
  • apocalypse: Great disaster; complete destruction
  • squirrel: Small furry tree-living animal with a big tail
  • suicide: Act of purposely killing yourself
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • hail: To speak of something with admiration/excitement
  • breath: Air you take in and out of your body
  • preparation: Cream or substance applied onto the skin
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • skill: Ability to do something well
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • award: To give a prize for doing something well
  • squad: A sports team
  • screen: To hide or block something from being seen
  • fictional: Including people and events that are not real
  • drama: Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
  • prepare: To make something ready for use
  • proficient: Being very skilled at something; being expert at
  • sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
  • bone: Hard piece of your body that holds your muscles
  • training: To teach a pet a behavior or a trick
  • optimist: Someone who believes the future will be good
  • train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
  • halfway: A middle point between two extremes
  • left: To go away from; depart
  • tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • actress: A woman or girl who acts on a stage or in a movie
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • disconnect: To separate something from something else
  • actor: Person who acts in the theater, movies, or TV
  • aka: AKA is an acronym for Also Known as
  • pay: To give money for goods or work done
  • walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
  • violin: Wooden instrument with strings, played with a bow
  • atlas: Book of maps
  • ballet: Form of theater telling a story in music and dance
  • daredevil: Someone who takes risks without thinking of danger
  • bonnet: Hat with ribbons tied to the chin
  • swan: Large white water bird with a long graceful neck
  • wielding: To handle (a weapon or tool) with skill and ease
  • breakout: Escape from jail
  • tightrope: Wire high in the air on which acrobats perform
  • underwater: (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
  • dolly: Childish form of 'doll'
  • ironman: A very strong and powerful man
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    • above and beyond

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • More than what is expected or required; exceptional.
      • Exceeding what is required by duty or obligation.
      • Adjective
      • Remarkable; outstanding.
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    • academy

      US /əˈkædəmi/

      UK /ə'kædəmɪ/

      • Noun
      • School that specializes in certain subjects
      A2
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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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    • apocalypse

      US /əˈpɑkəˌlɪps/

      UK /əˈpɒkəlɪps/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Great disaster; complete destruction
      • A disclosure of something hidden from the majority of mankind.
      B2
      More
    • arrogant

      US /ˈærəɡənt/

      UK /ˈærəgənt/

      • Adjective
      • Rude, from belief you are better than others
      B2
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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.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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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.
      C2
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
      A1
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    • atlas

      US /ˈætləs/

      UK /ˈætləs/

      • Noun
      • Book of maps
      B2
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    • award

      US /əˈwɔrd/

      UK /ə'wɔ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a prize for doing something well
      • Countable Noun
      • Prize given to you because you did something well
      A2TOEIC
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    • ballet

      US /bæˈle,ˈbælˌe/

      UK /ˈbæleɪ/

      • Noun
      • Form of theater telling a story in music and dance
      B1
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    • bonnet

      US /ˈbɑ:nət/

      UK /ˈbɒnɪt/

      • Noun
      • Hat with ribbons tied to the chin
      B2
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    • breakout

      US /ˈbrekˌaʊt/

      UK /ˈbreɪkaʊt/

      • Noun
      • Escape from jail
      C2
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    • breath

      US /brɛθ/

      UK /breθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Air you take in and out of your body
      • The smell of someone's breath.
      A2
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
      A2
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    • chop wood

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut wood into pieces with an axe or other sharp tool.
      B2
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    • daredevil

      US /ˈdɛrˌdɛvəl/

      UK /'deədevl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone who takes risks without thinking of danger
      C2
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    • disconnect

      US /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

      UK /ˌdɪskəˈnekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To separate something from something else
      • Noun
      • State of being separated from something else
      B2
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    • dolly

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Childish form of 'doll'
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      C2
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    • drama

      US /ˈdrɑmə, ˈdræmə/

      UK /'drɑ:mə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
      • Exciting, emotional event or series of events
      A2
      More
    • endure

      US /ɛnˈdʊr, -ˈdjʊr/

      UK /ɪn'djʊə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To last for a long time; continue to exist
      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept difficulties without struggle
      B1TOEIC
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    • fictional

      US / ˈfɪkʃənl:/

      UK /ˈfɪkʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Including people and events that are not real
      B1
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    • figure for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To calculate or estimate something, especially costs or amounts.
      • To expect or anticipate something.
      B1
      More
    • for best

      US /fɚ best/

      UK /fə best/

      • other
      • An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
      B2
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
      A1
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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
      A1
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    • hail

      US /hel/

      UK /heɪl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To speak of something with admiration/excitement
      • To call out to (taxi) to get it to pick you up
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fly, fall together through the air
      • Used to say that hail is falling
      B2
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    • halfway

      US /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

      UK /ˌhɑ:fˈweɪ/

      • Adverb
      • A middle point between two extremes
      • At or to a point equidistant between two places.
      • Adjective
      • Located at or being at a point equidistant between two places.
      • Partially completed; at an intermediate stage.
      B2
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    • halfway through

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
      • Phrase
      • Having completed approximately half of something.
      A2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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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 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.
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    • ironman

      US /'aɪənmæn/

      UK /'aɪənmæn/

      • Countable Noun
      • A very strong and powerful man
      C2
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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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    • 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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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • optimist

      US /ˈɑ:ptɪmɪst/

      UK /ˈɒptɪmɪst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone who believes the future will be good
      B2
      More
    • paid off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give money to get person to do something; bribe
      • To give money to settle a debt
      • Transitive Verb
      • To have bribed someone.
      • To have paid a debt in full.
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    • performance

      US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

      UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

      • Noun
      • Act of doing something
      • Activity done to entertain an audience
      A2TOEIC
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    • portray

      US /pɔ:rˈtreɪ/

      UK /pɔ:ˈtreɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To play a character in theater or on film
      • To represent something for artistic purposes
      B2
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    • preparation

      US /ˌprɛpəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cream or substance applied onto the skin
      • Act of making ready for a purpose or activity
      A2
      More
    • proficient

      US /prəˈfɪʃənt/

      UK /prəˈfɪʃnt/

      • Adjective
      • Being very skilled at something; being expert at
      B2
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    • role

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Noun
      • Character played by an actor
      • Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
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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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    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
      A2TOEIC
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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
      A2TOEIC
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    • section

      US / ˈsɛkʃən/

      UK /'sekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A part of a whole
      • Specific group of people from a larger group
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide something into smaller parts
      B1TOEIC
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    • skill

      US /skɪl/

      UK /skɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability to do something well
      A2TOEIC
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    • sleight of hand

      US /slaɪt ʌv hænd/

      UK /ˌslaɪt əv ˈhænd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Skillful deception or trickery using the hands.
      • Deception or trickery, especially when cleverly executed.
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    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • squad

      US /skwɑ:d/

      UK /skwɒd/

      • Noun
      • A sports team
      B1
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    • squirrel

      US /ˈskwɚrəl, ˈskwʌr-/

      UK /'skwɪrəl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small furry tree-living animal with a big tail
      B2
      More
    • suicide

      US /ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/

      UK /'su:ɪsaɪd/

      • Noun
      • Act of purposely killing yourself
      • Act that ruins a person's career, status etc.
      B2
      More
    • swan

      US /swɑn/

      UK /swɒn/

      • Noun
      • Large white water bird with a long graceful neck
      B2
      More
    • sword

      US /sɔrd/

      UK /sɔ:d/

      • Countable Noun
      • A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
      B1
      More
    • tap

      US /tæp/

      UK /tæp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
      • To spy one someone electronically
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Faucet; the place you can get water from a pipe
      • Light hit, generally one that makes a sound
      A2
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    • tightrope

      US /ˈtaɪtˌrop/

      UK /ˈtaɪtrəʊp/

      • Noun
      • Wire high in the air on which acrobats perform
      • A precarious or difficult situation requiring great skill or care.
      C2
      More
    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
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    • underwater

      US /ˈʌndɚˌwɔtɚ, -ˌwɑtɚ/

      UK /ˌʌndəˈwɔ:tə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
      C2
      More
    • video

      US /ˈvɪdiˌo/

      UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Recording capturing action with sound
      • A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a moving film of, with sound
      • To make a video call.
      A2
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    • violin

      US /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/

      UK /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/

      • Noun
      • Wooden instrument with strings, played with a bow
      B1
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    • wielding

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To handle (a weapon or tool) with skill and ease
      • To hold and use a weapon or tool.
      B2
      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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