Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • against you: In opposition to you.
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • in a corner: In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
  • check out
  • go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • live my life: To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
  • go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • other places: Different locations or areas
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • live and let live: Accept others' opinions and lifestyles without interference.
  • in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • material: Cloth; fabric
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • strict: Tending to enforce rules; severe
  • faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
  • religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
  • contact: Touching or feeling something
  • regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
  • contemplate: To consider whether you will do something
  • board: Surface for posting or showing information
  • respect: To follow the established rules
  • dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
  • spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
  • spiritual: Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
  • religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
  • communicate: To give and exchange information
  • belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
  • communication: Talking to people; giving information to people
  • doom: Certain of the failure or destruction of
  • science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
  • worship: Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • holy: Being good according to religious standards
  • shrine: Religious place that honors a person or saint
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • meditating: To think deeply and quietly to calm your spirit
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill
  • priest: Person who can perform ceremonies in a religion
  • lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
  • live: To be alive
  • catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
  • hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
  • mosque: Muslim temple or place of worship
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
  • atheist: Person who does not believe in a god or gods
  • bacon: Salted meat from a pig
  • deity: A god or goddess
  • muslim: Of or relating to Islam
  • clap: To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
  • pastor: Minister in charge of a Christian church or group
  • orthodox: Believing in and following traditions; traditional
  • preacher: One speaking in church, etc. about religious ideas
  • scripture: Holy books of a particular religion
  • agnostic: Person who is undecided about the existence of God
  • baptism: Bathing someone in water to make them a Christian
  • synagogue: Place of worship in the Jewish religion
  • islam: Religion of Muslims based on the Koran
  • jew: One of a people whose religion is Judaism
  • reverend: Form of address for certain Christian priests
  • imam: Muslim priest or leader
  • hallelujah: Shout or song of praise to God
  • madonna: A representation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus
  • torah: First five books of the Hebrew Scripture
  • ch: Abbreviation for Chapter
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    • against you

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      UK

      • Preposition
      • In opposition to you.
      • Expressing disagreement or disapproval of you.
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    • agnostic

      US /æɡˈnɑstɪk/

      UK /ægˈnɒstɪk/

      • Noun
      • Person who is undecided about the existence of God
      • Adjective
      • Being undecided about the existence of God
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    • also known as

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Also called; alternatively named.
      • Identified by another term; synonymous with.
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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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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    • atheist

      US /ˈeθiɪst/

      UK /ˈeɪθiɪst/

      • Noun
      • Person who does not believe in a god or gods
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    • bacon

      US /ˈbekən/

      UK /ˈbeɪkən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Salted meat from a pig
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    • baptism

      US /ˈbæpˌtɪzəm/

      UK /ˈbæptɪzəm/

      • Noun
      • Bathing someone in water to make them a Christian
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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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    • belief system

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
      • An individual's personal set of beliefs about the world and how it works.
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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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    • ch

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      UK

      • Abbreviation
      • Abbreviation for Chapter
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • clap

      US /klæp/

      UK /klæp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
      • Noun
      • A loud sound made by striking your hands together
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • communicate

      US /kəˈmjunɪˌket/

      UK /kə'mju:nɪkeɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To give and exchange information
      • To convey or make known (information, feelings, etc.)
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    • communication

      US /kəˌmjunɪˈkeʃən/

      UK /kəˌmju:nɪ'keɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Talking to people; giving information to people
      • The process of conveying information, ideas, or feelings through language or other means.
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    • contact

      US /ˈkɑnˌtækt/

      UK /'kɒntækt/

      • Adjective
      • Touching or feeling something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Touching or feeling something
      • Object that allows electricity to run through it
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    • contemplate

      US /ˈkɑntəmˌplet/

      UK /'kɒntəmpleɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider whether you will do something
      • To think deeply or carefully about something.
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    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Talking with other people; discussion or chat
      • General communication or interaction.
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    • deity

      US /ˈdiɪti/

      UK /ˈdeɪəti/

      • Noun
      • A god or goddess
      • A divine being; a supernatural being considered divine or sacred.
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    • dialogue

      US /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ, -ˌlɑɡ/

      UK /'daɪəlɒɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Conversation between two or more individuals
      • A discussion or series of discussions between people or groups, especially ones aimed at resolving a problem.
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    • doom

      US /dum/

      UK /du:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Certain of the failure or destruction of
      • Very bad, unhappy future event or situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make failure, defeat or death certain for
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    • faith

      US /feθ/

      UK /feɪθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Belief in a god or gods; religion
      • Belief that that something is true without proof
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
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    • force in

      US /fɔrs ɪn/

      UK /fɔ:rs ɪn/

      • other
      • To enter a place by applying physical force.
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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 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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    • 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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    • hallelujah

      US /ˌhæləˈlujə/

      UK /ˌhælɪˈlu:jə/

      • Noun
      • Shout or song of praise to God
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    • have on

      US /hæv ɑn/

      UK /hæv ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be wearing something.
      • To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • holy

      US /ˈholi/

      UK /'həʊlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Being good according to religious standards
      • Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
      • Interjection
      • An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe.
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    • imam

      US /ɪˈmɑm/

      UK /ɪ'mɑ:m/

      • Noun
      • Muslim priest or leader
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    • in a corner

      US /ɪn ə ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /ɪn ə ˈkɔ:nə/

      • other
      • In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
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    • in different ways

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
      • In varying manners or styles; not uniformly.
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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 touch

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having contact or communication with someone.
      • Aware of or informed about something.
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    • islam

      US /ɪsˈlɑm,ɪz- /

      UK /ˈɪzlɑ:m/

      • Noun
      • Religion of Muslims based on the Koran
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    • jew

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • One of a people whose religion is Judaism
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    • kill me

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
      • Phrase
      • A direct request to end one's life, often due to unbearable suffering.
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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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    • live and let live

      US /lɪv ænd let lɪv/

      UK /lɪv ænd let lɪv/

      • other
      • Accept others' opinions and lifestyles without interference.
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    • live my life

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
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    • madonna

      US /məˈdɑ:nə/

      UK /məˈdɒnə/

      • Proper Noun
      • A representation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus
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    • material

      US /məˈtɪriəl/

      UK /məˈtɪəriəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cloth; fabric
      • Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
      • Adjective
      • Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
      • Belonging to the world of physical things
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    • meditating

      US /'medɪteɪtɪŋ/

      UK /'medɪteɪtɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To think deeply and quietly to calm your spirit
      • To spend time in quiet thought for relaxation or religious purposes.
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    • mess with

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To interfere with or tamper with something.
      • To provoke or annoy someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To interfere with or tamper with something.
      • To tease, provoke, or annoy someone.
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    • mosque

      US /mɑ:sk/

      UK /mɒsk/

      • Noun
      • Muslim temple or place of worship
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    • muslim

      US /ˈmʌzləm, ˈmʊz-, ˈmʌs-, ˈmʊs-/

      UK /ˈmʊzlɪm/

      • Adjective
      • Of or relating to Islam
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    • orthodox

      US /ˈɔrθəˌdɑks/

      UK /ˈɔ:θədɔks/

      • Adjective
      • Believing in and following traditions; traditional
      • Generally thought to be correct or true
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    • other places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Different locations or areas
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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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    • pastor

      US /ˈpæstɚ/

      UK /'pɑ:stə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Minister in charge of a Christian church or group
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    • practice

      US /ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /'præktɪs/

      • Noun
      • The office and place for legal or medical work
      • Doing something many times to become better at it
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work as a doctor or lawyer
      • To live according to the teachings of a religion
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    • preacher

      US /ˈpritʃər/

      UK /ˈpri:tʃə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • One speaking in church, etc. about religious ideas
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    • priest

      US /prist/

      UK /pri:st/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who can perform ceremonies in a religion
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    • regular

      US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/

      UK /ˈregjələ(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Having an equal amount of space or time in between
      • Occurring or being done frequently
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Customers who frequently visit a place
      • Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
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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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    • religious

      US /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

      UK /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
      • Relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity.
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    • respect

      US /rɪˈspɛkt/

      UK /rɪ'spekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow the established rules
      • To think very highly of another person
      • Noun
      • Behavior that follows the established rules
      • Regard or admiration for someone or something
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    • reverend

      US /'revərənd/

      UK /'revərənd/

      • Noun
      • Form of address for certain Christian priests
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    • science

      US /ˈsaɪəns/

      UK /'saɪəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Study of the physical world, based on facts
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    • scripture

      US /ˈskrɪptʃɚ/

      UK /ˈskrɪptʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Holy books of a particular religion
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    • shrine

      US /ʃraɪn/

      UK /ʃraɪn/

      • Noun
      • Religious place that honors a person or saint
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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    • spirit

      US /ˈspɪrɪt/

      UK /'spɪrɪt/

      • Noun
      • Person's strong determination or attitude
      • Unique qualities of person, place, or time
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take someone away as if by magic
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    • spiritual

      US /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/

      UK /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
      • Noun
      • Religious song from the southern united states
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    • strict

      US /strɪkt/

      UK /strɪkt/

      • Adjective
      • Tending to enforce rules; severe
      • (Of orders) that must be obeyed
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    • synagogue

      US /ˈsɪnəˌɡɑɡ,-ˌɡɔɡ/

      UK /'sɪnəɡɒɡ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Place of worship in the Jewish religion
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
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    • talking about

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • temple

      US /ˈtɛmpəl/

      UK /'templ/

      • Noun
      • A flat area on the side of the forehead
      • Place for worship in many religions
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    • the following

      US

      UK

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

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • to God

      US /tə ɡɑd/

      UK /tə ɡɒd/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
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    • torah

      US /'tɔ:rɑ:/

      UK /'tɔ:rɑ:/

      • Proper Noun
      • First five books of the Hebrew Scripture
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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    • 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.
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    • with God

      US /wɪθ gɑd/

      UK /wɪθ gɒd/

      • other
      • Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
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    • worship

      US /ˈwɚʃɪp/

      UK /'wɜ:ʃɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take part in a religious service
      • To show great respect towards a god or goddess
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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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    How to have a conversation about RELIGION in English

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    梁信捷 posted on 2016/12/17
    Ever wondered how to discuss different faiths respectfully in English? This video is your go-to guide, packed with essential vocabulary for interfaith dialogue and polite phrases for navigating sensitive topics. You'll learn practical language for discussing beliefs, places of worship, and more, making you feel confident in any conversation!

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