Vocabulary

  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • such as: For example; like
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
  • go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
  • of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
  • of yore: Belonging to long ago; in ancient times.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
  • have to: Must do
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • well preserved: Maintained in excellent condition; not allowed to decline in quality or appearance.
  • on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
  • bump into: To meet someone accidentally
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • stock up: To accumulate a supply of something.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
  • set up
  • skip out: To leave a place or situation secretly, often to avoid paying or fulfilling an obligation.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
  • by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • top it off: To complete something in a particularly good or impressive way.
  • incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
  • structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
  • ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
  • familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
  • fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
  • frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
  • generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
  • distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
  • strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
  • intricate: Very detailed or difficult to untangle
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • equation: Mathematical statement showing things to be equal
  • attraction: Theme park or fairground; place worth visiting
  • wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
  • stall: Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
  • harbor: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • bustling: To move energetically or busily
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • greasy: Containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
  • snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • chewy: (Of food) needing a lot of chewing; tough
  • fill: To make something full
  • screen: To hide or block something from being seen
  • front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
  • incompatible: Not able to get on, be used together
  • theater: Place where plays or movies are seen
  • sour: (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
  • descendant: Family member from generations following you
  • historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
  • renovate: To repair or rebuild a house, room, etc.
  • surprisingly: In an unexpected manner; to an unexpected degree
  • famous: Excellent
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • graffiti: Writings and drawings on walls, often rude, funny
  • iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
  • light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
  • demolish: To destroy completely (e.g. an idea, a building)
  • virgin: Someone who did not do a thing before; first timer
  • catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
  • line: Border that divides two places or regions
  • lantern: Light in a glass box that can be carried
  • flair: Natural ability to do something well
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • main: Most important; most often used
  • fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
  • chapel: Room to hold religious services
  • visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
  • temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
  • harmonious: Being compatible; working well together
  • deity: A god or goddess
  • slab: Thick, flat slice of something
  • thirst: Powerful desire or need for e.g. knowledge
  • shack: Small often wooden building that is not well made
  • lively: Full of life and energy; merry; animated
  • ergonomic: Designed carefully to aid effective working
  • shallot: Type of longish onion
  • agrarian: Concerning farming or land
  • beehive: Nest of bees
  • watermelon: Large oblong or roundish melon with a green skin
  • octagonal: Concerning a shape with eight sides
  • eyed: To watch or study something closely
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    • agrarian

      US /əˈgreriən/

      UK /əˈgreəriən/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning farming or land
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    • all over the place

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
      • In many different locations; widely distributed.
      • Adjective
      • Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • ancient

      US /ˈenʃənt/

      UK /'eɪnʃənt/

      • Adjective
      • Very old; having lived a very long time ago
      • Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
      • Noun
      • A person who lived in ancient times.
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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.
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    • attraction

      US /əˈtrækʃən/

      UK /ə'trækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Theme park or fairground; place worth visiting
      • The act of making someone become interested in
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    • back then

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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    • beehive

      US /ˈbiˌhaɪv/

      UK /ˈbi:haɪv/

      • Noun
      • Nest of bees
      • A woman's hairstyle resembling a beehive in shape.
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    • bump into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To meet someone accidentally
      • To collide with something.
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    • bustling

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move energetically or busily
      • Adjective
      • Moving energetically or busily
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    • by hand

      US /baɪ hænd/

      UK /bai hænd/

      • Phrase
      • Done manually; not by machine.
      • Delivered personally; not by mail or electronically.
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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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    • chapel

      US /ˈtʃæpəl/

      UK /ˈtʃæpl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Room to hold religious services
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    • chewy

      US /ˈtʃui/

      UK /ˈtʃu:i/

      • Adjective
      • (Of food) needing a lot of chewing; tough
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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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    • deity

      US /ˈdiɪti/

      UK /ˈdeɪəti/

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

      US /dɪˈmɑlɪʃ/

      UK /dɪ'mɒlɪʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To destroy completely (e.g. an idea, a building)
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    • descendant

      US /dɪˈsɛndənt/

      UK /dɪˈsendənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Family member from generations following you
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    • distance

      US /ˈdɪstəns/

      UK /'dɪstəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of friendliness toward another person
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of space between two places or things
      • A point or place that is far away.
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • equation

      US /ɪˈkweʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ɪˈkweɪʒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mathematical statement showing things to be equal
      • Complex set of different facts, ideas or issues
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    • ergonomic

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Designed carefully to aid effective working
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • eyed

      US /aɪd/

      UK /aɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To watch or study something closely
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    • familiar

      US /fəˈmɪljɚ/

      UK /fəˈmɪliə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Well-known or easily recognized
      • Having a good knowledge of something.
      • Noun
      • A close friend or associate.
      • (In folklore) a spirit, often in animal form, believed to attend and serve a witch.
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    • fantastic

      US /fænˈtæstɪk/

      UK /fænˈtæstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Strange or unusual in design or appearance
      • Very large, fast or great
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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    • flair

      US /fler/

      UK /fleə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Natural ability to do something well
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • frame

      US /frem/

      UK /freɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
      • To put say or write something in a careful way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Structure that holds a picture or photo
      • A person's body shape determined by their skeleton
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    • generation

      US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act or process of producing or causing something
      • People born and living at about the same time
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    • go find

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To search for and locate someone or something.
      • An instruction to locate something.
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    • graffiti

      US /ɡrəˈfiti/

      UK /grəˈfi:ti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Writings and drawings on walls, often rude, funny
      • The activity of writing or drawing graffiti.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To create graffiti on something.
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    • greasy

      US /ˈɡrisi, -zi/

      UK /ˈgri:si/

      • Adjective
      • Containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
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    • harbor

      US /ˈhɑrbɚ/

      UK /'hɑ:bə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of water protected by land and used by ships
      • Place providing comfort and shelter from danger
      • Transitive Verb
      • To contain, have, hide or protect something
      • To feel certain thoughts/emotions for a long time
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    • harmonious

      US /hɑrˈmoniəs/

      UK /hɑ:ˈməʊniəs/

      • Adjective
      • Being compatible; working well together
      • Having a pleasing musical tune
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • historic

      US /hɪˈstɔrɪk, -ˈstɑr-/

      UK /hɪˈstɒrɪk/

      • Adjective
      • (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
      • Connected with the past
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    • in addition to

      US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/

      UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Besides; as well as
      • Phrase
      • Besides; as well as.
      • Furthermore; moreover.
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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 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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    • incompatible

      US /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl/

      UK /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not able to get on, be used together
      • So opposed in character as to be incapable of existing together.
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    • incredibly

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/

      • Adverb
      • To a great degree; very; amazingly
      • Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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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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    • intricate

      US /ˈɪntrɪkɪt/

      UK /ˈɪntrɪkət/

      • Adjective
      • Very detailed or difficult to untangle
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    • iron

      US /ˈaɪərn/

      UK /ˈaɪən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
      • Golf club with a metal head
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use a hot flat-based machine to smooth clothes
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    • lantern

      US /ˈlæntərn/

      UK /ˈlæntən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Light in a glass box that can be carried
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    • lively

      US /ˈlaɪvli/

      UK /'laɪvlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Full of life and energy; merry; animated
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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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    • made with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Containing a particular ingredient or material.
      • Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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    • octagonal

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a shape with eight sides
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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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    • of interest

      US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/

      UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/

      • other
      • Relevant or important to someone or something.
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    • of yore

      US /ʌv jɔr/

      UK /əv jɔ:/

      • other
      • Belonging to long ago; in ancient times.
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    • on the door

      US /ɑn ðə dɔr/

      UK /ɒn ðə dɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Situated on the surface or part of a door.
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    • on the street

      US /ɑn ði strit/

      UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/

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

      US /pæs θru/

      UK /pɑ:s θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
      • To go through something; to move from one side to the other of something.
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    • play in

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or compete in a game or competition.
      • To have a role in a theatrical production.
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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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    • remain

      US /rɪˈmen/

      UK /rɪˈmeɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be left behind; to continue to exist
      • To stay in a place when other people have gone
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    • renovate

      US /ˈrɛnəˌvet/

      UK /'renəveɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To repair or rebuild a house, room, etc.
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • screen

      US /skrin/

      UK /skri:n/

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

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • shack

      US /ʃæk/

      UK /ʃæk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small often wooden building that is not well made
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    • shallot

      US /ʃəˈlɑt, ˈʃælət/

      UK /ʃəˈlɒt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Type of longish onion
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    • skip out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place or situation secretly, often to avoid paying or fulfilling an obligation.
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    • slab

      US /slæb/

      UK /slæb/

      • Noun
      • Thick, flat slice of something
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    • snack

      US /snæk/

      UK /snæk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small amount of food eaten between meals
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To eat a small amount outside of regular meal time
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    • sour

      US /saʊr/

      UK /ˈsaʊə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
      • Adjective
      • Being mean and not friendly
      • Spoiled or made more acidic
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    • stall

      US /stɔl/

      UK /stɔ:l/

      • Countable Noun
      • Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
      • A table where things are sold at a market or fair
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put animals inside the room where they are kept
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    • stock up

      US /stɑk ʌp/

      UK /stɔk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accumulate a supply of something.
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    • strip

      US /strɪp/

      UK /strɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
      • To remove something, e.g. paint from a wall
      • Countable Noun
      • Long narrow piece, such as ribbon or land
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    • structure

      US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/

      UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
      • A building or other man-made object.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • surprisingly

      US /səˈpraɪzɪŋlɪ/

      UK /sə'praɪzɪŋlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In an unexpected manner; to an unexpected degree
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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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    • theater

      US /ˈθiətɚ/

      UK /'θɪətə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where plays or movies are seen
      • Art of performing dramatic performances and plays
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    • thirst

      US /θɚst/

      UK /θɜ:st/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Powerful desire or need for e.g. knowledge
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a powerful desire for e.g. knowledge
      • To have a powerful desire to drink
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    • top it off

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To complete something in a particularly good or impressive way.
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    • 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
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    • virgin

      US /ˈvɚdʒɪn/

      UK /ˈvɜ:dʒɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who did not do a thing before; first timer
      • Person who has never had sexual intercourse
      • Adjective
      • Never having had sexual intercourse
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    • watermelon

      US /ˈwɔtɚˌmɛlən, ˈwɑtə-/

      UK /ˈwɔ:təmelən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large oblong or roundish melon with a green skin
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    • wealth

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      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
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    • well preserved

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      • Adjective
      • Maintained in excellent condition; not allowed to decline in quality or appearance.
      • Kept from decaying; maintained in a state suitable for later use.
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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

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    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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