Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • have to: Must do
  • for instance: As an example.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • get here: To arrive at a specific location.
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • at least: As a minimum
  • stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in waves: Occurring in large, flowing bursts or groups.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • shake up: To completely rethink or reorganize something
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
  • for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • feed into: To have an influence on something or form a part of it
  • extended period: A long duration of time.
  • cracking down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
  • on a promise: Relying on someone's assurance or commitment.
  • under consideration: Being thought about or discussed, typically before a decision is made.
  • swap out: To replace something with something else.
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • such as: For example; like
  • blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
  • flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
  • were it not for: Used to say something would not happen without a particular condition.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • under the surface: Not obvious or apparent; existing out of sight.
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
  • for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • in disguise: Having altered one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
  • single out
  • once a month: Happening or appearing one time in each month.
  • dance around: To avoid discussing something directly.
  • mash up: A song or other piece of music created by combining elements from two or more different sources.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • on my birthday: Referring to the day of one's birth, often used in the context of celebrations or events.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • huge deal: Something very important or significant.
  • go fuck yourself: An extremely rude and offensive way of telling someone to go away or to express anger and contempt.
  • majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
  • campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
  • vast: Being very large in size or amount
  • crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • instance: An example of something; case
  • candidate: Politician who is running for public office
  • silly: Careless
  • disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
  • lean: To balance against or on something for support
  • court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
  • worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
  • congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
  • refugee: Person forced to leave their home e.g. due to war
  • thumb: To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
  • nausea: Feeling of sickness so that you feel like vomiting
  • actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
  • transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
  • supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
  • normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
  • bottom: The part of your body you sit on
  • chance: The way something happens without planning
  • defense: Argument in support of something
  • election: Process of choosing someone by voting
  • confirm: To formally approve or check something
  • nonsense: Foolish or untrue statements or ideas
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • audio: Concerning sound
  • terrible: Very bad; horrible
  • mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • hindsight: Understanding the nature of an event afterwards
  • shitty: Very bad
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • refrigerator: An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
  • donate: To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
  • echo: (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
  • endorse: To show or express approval of
  • check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
  • republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
  • govern: To officially control land and make policies
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • post: To send a letter or package using stamps
  • presidential: Concerning the president
  • journalism: Profession of writing or reporting news
  • pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
  • parenthesis: One of two symbols ( and ), used in writing
  • calamity: An event that causes great harm or distress
  • viewpoint: Point of view; your opinion or attitude
  • satan: An evil spirit said to be in control of hell
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    • actual

      US /ˈæktʃuəl/

      UK /ˈæktʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
      • Current; existing at the present time.
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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 work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • audio

      US /ˈɔ:dioʊ/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning sound
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sound, especially when recorded or transmitted.
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    • blend of

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A mixture of different things combined together.
      • A combination of different qualities or elements.
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    • bottom

      US /ˈbɑtəm/

      UK /'bɒtəm/

      • Noun
      • The part of your body you sit on
      • Lowest position, often in a company or contest
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit the lowest part of something
      • To provide with a bottom.
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    • calamity

      US /kəˈlæmɪti/

      UK /kəˈlæməti/

      • Noun
      • An event that causes great harm or distress
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    • campaign

      US /kæmˈpen/

      UK /kæm'peɪn/

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

      US /ˈkændɪˌdet, -dɪt/

      UK /ˈkændɪdət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Politician who is running for public office
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    • come up

      US /kʌm ʌp/

      UK /kʌm ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come closer to someone; approach
      • (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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    • confirm

      US /kənˈfɜ:rm/

      UK /kənˈfɜ:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally approve or check something
      • To provide evidence to establish the truth of
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    • congress

      US /ˈkɑŋɡrɪs/

      UK /'kɒŋɡres/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
      • Proper Noun
      • American governing body of elected representatives
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    • court

      US /kɔrt, kort/

      UK /kɔ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
      • To encourage dangerous behavior
      • Noun
      • Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
      • Place where legal cases are decided
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    • cracking down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
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    • crisis

      US /ˈkraɪsɪs/

      UK /'kraɪsɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
      • A turning point in a disease.
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    • dance around

      US /dæns əˈraʊnd/

      UK /dɑ:ns əˈraund/

      • other
      • To avoid discussing something directly.
      • To move around with light, rhythmic steps.
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    • defense

      US /dɪˈfɛns/

      UK /dɪ'fens/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument in support of something
      • The process of protecting something from attack
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    • disaster

      US /dɪˈzæstɚ, -ˈsæs-/

      UK /dɪ'zɑ:stə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • State of extreme ruin and misfortune
      • A complete failure.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A situation that has gone terribly wrong.
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    • donate

      US /ˈdoˌnet, doˈnet/

      UK /dəʊ'neɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
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    • echo

      US /'ekoʊ/

      UK /'ekəʊ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
      • (Of a sound) to be repeated
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Repetition of sounds after bouncing off something
      • A repetition of events or circumstances
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    • election

      US /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

      UK /ɪ'lekʃn/

      • Noun
      • Process of choosing someone by voting
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    • endorse

      US /ɪnˈdɔ:rs/

      UK /ɪnˈdɔ:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To show or express approval of
      • To sign your name on the back of a check
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    • experience in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
      • Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
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    • extended period

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A long duration of time.
      • A significant duration in history.
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    • feed into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have an influence on something or form a part of it
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    • flat out

      US /flæt aʊt/

      UK /flæt aut/

      • Phrase
      • To go as fast as you possibly can
      • Adjective
      • Extremely busy.
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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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    • for the best

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
      • Hoping for a positive outcome.
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    • for the record

      US /fɔr ði rɪˈkɚd/

      UK /fɔ: ðə riˈkɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
      • To state something to ensure the correct information is known.
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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • found out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
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    • get here

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To arrive at a specific location.
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    • go fuck yourself

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • An extremely rude and offensive way of telling someone to go away or to express anger and contempt.
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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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    • 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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    • govern

      US /ˈgʌvərn/

      UK /ˈgʌvn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To officially control land and make policies
      • To control the actions or behaviour of someone
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hindsight

      US /ˈhaɪndˌsaɪt/

      UK /'haɪndsaɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Understanding the nature of an event afterwards
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    • huge deal

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Something very important or significant.
      • An event or situation that has a major impact.
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
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    • in disguise

      US /ɪn dɪsˈɡaɪz/

      UK /in disˈɡaiz/

      • Phrase
      • Having altered one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
      • Seeming different from what it really is; concealing the true nature.
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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 part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
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    • 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.
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    • in waves

      US /ɪn weɪvz/

      UK /ɪn weɪvz/

      • other
      • Occurring in large, flowing bursts or groups.
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    • instance

      US /ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /'ɪnstəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An example of something; case
      • An occurrence of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give as an example of something else
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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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    • journalism

      US /ˈdʒɜ:rnəlɪzəm/

      UK /ˈdʒɜ:nəlɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Profession of writing or reporting news
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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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    • lean

      US /lin/

      UK /li:n/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To balance against or on something for support
      • To have a tendency to do something; favor
      • Adjective
      • Having a low fat content
      • Efficient; well-designed with no waste
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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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    • mainstream

      US /ˈmenˌstrim/

      UK /ˈmeɪnstri:m/

      • Noun
      • Prevailing current of thought
      • Adjective
      • considered normal, and having or using ideas, beliefs, etc. that are accepted by most people
      • Considered normal because it reflects what is done or accepted by most people
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    • majority

      US /məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr-/

      UK /mə'dʒɒrətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount that is more than half of a group
      • The age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
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    • mash up

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A song or other piece of music created by combining elements from two or more different sources.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine different elements, especially in music, to create something new.
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    • 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.
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    • nausea

      US /ˈnɔziə, -ʒə, -siə, -ʃə/

      UK /ˈnɔ:ziə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of sickness so that you feel like vomiting
      • A feeling of revulsion; disgust.
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • nonsense

      US /ˈnɑ:nsens/

      UK /ˈnɒnsns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Foolish or untrue statements or ideas
      • Foolish or unacceptable behaviour.
      • Interjection
      • Used to say that you do not agree with something or think it is not true.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • on a promise

      US /ɑn ə ˈprɑmɪs/

      UK /ɒn ə ˈprɒməs/

      • other
      • Relying on someone's assurance or commitment.
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    • on my birthday

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Referring to the day of one's birth, often used in the context of celebrations or events.
      • Used to express wishes, hopes, or plans related to one's birthday.
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    • on the internet

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
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    • once a month

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening or appearing one time in each month.
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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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    • parenthesis

      US /pəˈrɛnθɪsɪs/

      UK /pəˈrenθəsɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One of two symbols ( and ), used in writing
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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
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    • pope

      US /pop/

      UK /pu:p/

      • Proper Noun
      • Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

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

      US /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

      UK /ˌprezɪ'denʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the president
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    • press

      US /prɛs/

      UK /pres/

      • Noun
      • Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
      • General term for TV, radio, newspapers
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make clothes smooth using a heated iron; iron
      • To repeatedly ask someone to do something
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    • refrigerator

      US /rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌretɚ/

      UK /rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
      • A container or room for keeping things cool.
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    • refugee

      US /ˌrɛfjʊˈdʒi/

      UK /ˌrefjuˈdʒi:/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person forced to leave their home e.g. due to war
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    • republican

      US /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

      UK /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Supporter of the conservative US political party
      • Adjective
      • Of a republic; not favoring a monarchy
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    • satan

      US /'seɪtn/

      UK /'seɪtn/

      • Proper Noun
      • An evil spirit said to be in control of hell
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    • shake up

      US /ʃek ʌp/

      UK /ʃeik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To completely rethink or reorganize something
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    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

      • Noun
      • A public expression of greeting or praise.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
      • To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
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    • silly

      US /ˈsɪli/

      UK /'sɪlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Careless
      • Acting funny or playfully
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    • single out

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      • Phrasal Verb
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    • stand up for

      US /stænd ʌp fɔr/

      UK /stænd ʌp fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
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    • stand up to

      US /stænd ʌp tu/

      UK /stænd ʌp tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • supreme

      US /sʊˈprim/

      UK /su:ˈpri:m/

      • Adjective
      • Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
      • Holding the highest power, status or authority
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    • swap out

      US /swɑp aʊt/

      UK /swɔp aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To replace something with something else.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈtɛrəbəl/

      UK /ˈterəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very bad; horrible
      • Causing great fear; frightening
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    • 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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    • thumb

      US /θʌm/

      UK /θʌm/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
      • Countable Noun
      • Part of a glove that goes over the thumb
      • The short, thick finger on the side of your hand
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    • transition

      US /trænˈzɪʃən, -ˈsɪʃ-/

      UK /trænˈzɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Change from one state, movement, place to another
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To change state, movement, place, or subject
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    • under consideration

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Being thought about or discussed, typically before a decision is made.
      • Subject to formal review or deliberation.
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    • under the surface

      US /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈsɜrfɪs/

      UK /ˈʌndə ðə ˈsɜ:fis/

      • other
      • Not obvious or apparent; existing out of sight.
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    • vast

      US /væst/

      UK /vɑ:st/

      • Adjective
      • Being very large in size or amount
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    • viewpoint

      US /ˈvjuˌpɔɪnt/

      UK /ˈvju:pɔɪnt/

      • Noun
      • Point of view; your opinion or attitude
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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    • were it not for

      US /wɚ ɪt nɑt fɚ/

      UK /wə ɪt nɒt fɔ:/

      • other
      • Used to say something would not happen without a particular condition.
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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    • worth

      US /wɚθ/

      UK /wɜ:θ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
      • having a particular value, especially in money
      • Adjective
      • Having a specified value.
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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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