Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • media outlet: A newspaper, magazine, television station, or other source of news and information.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
  • carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
  • check out
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • stay up: To not go to bed until late
  • recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
  • debate: General public discussion of a topic
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
  • intellectual: connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things
  • intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
  • capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
  • contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
  • attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
  • emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
  • conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
  • personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
  • huge: Very very large
  • avoid: To prevent from happening
  • intelligent: Smart; able to think and reason
  • protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • allegedly: According to what has been alleged
  • backlash: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
  • speculation: Taking risks that might lead to big profits
  • appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
  • decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • philosophical: Reacting calmly/reasonably if things are difficult
  • fill: To make something full
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • outlet: Place in a wall to supply electricity to a device
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • moderately: A reasonable or fair degree
  • blaze: (Of a fire) to burn brightly
  • arena: Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
  • disgust: Strong feeling of dislike for something
  • anthem: Special song that represents a nation or group
  • republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
  • factual: Involving or being based upon evidence
  • anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
  • renew: To make something stronger, fresher, or like new
  • twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
  • cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
  • knelt: To move your body so your knees are on the floor
  • hateful: Making someone feel hatred or dislike
  • beck: Poetic mountain stream; brook
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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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    • allegedly

      US /ə'ledʒɪdlɪ/

      UK /ə'ledʒɪdlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • According to what has been alleged
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    • anthem

      US /ˈænθəm/

      UK /ˈænθəm/

      • Countable Noun
      • Special song that represents a nation or group
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    • anti

      US /ˈæntaɪ, -ti/

      UK /'æntɪ/

      • Adjective
      • A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
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    • arena

      US /əˈrinə/

      UK /ə'ri:nə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
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    • argument

      US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/

      UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Discussion in which you disagree with someone
      • A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
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    • at that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • attractive

      US /əˈtræktɪv/

      UK /əˈtræktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Making you like them, as by being good-looking
      • Offering advantages or benefits; tempting.
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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    • avoid

      US /əˈvɔɪd/

      UK /ə'vɔɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent from happening
      • To stay away from
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    • backlash

      US /ˈbækˌlæʃ/

      UK /ˈbæklæʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
      • A sudden, adverse reaction or consequence, especially in computing or technology.
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    • beck

      US /bɛk/

      UK /bek/

      • Noun
      • Poetic mountain stream; brook
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    • blaze

      US /blez/

      UK /bleɪz/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn brightly
      • (Of the sun, etc.) to shine brightly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bright light, as from a burning fire
      • a sudden show of very strong feeling
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    • capable

      US /ˈkepəbəl/

      UK /'keɪpəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being able to do something very well; proficient
      • Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
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    • carry on

      US /ˈkæri ɑn/

      UK /ˈkæri ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
      • To continue or keep doing something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue doing something
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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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    • claim

      US /klem/

      UK /kleɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • To say that something is true, often without proof.
      • A statement that something is true.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
      • To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
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    • conservative

      US /kənˈsɚvətɪv/

      UK /kənˈsɜ:vətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
      • Resistant to change
      • Noun
      • Person with traditional ideas; doesn't like change
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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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    • cute

      US /kjut/

      UK /kju:t/

      • Adjective
      • Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
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    • debate

      US / dɪˈbet/

      UK /dɪ'beɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • General public discussion of a topic
      • A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider options before making a decision
      • To take part in a formal discussion
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    • decide

      US /dɪˈsaɪd/

      UK /dɪ'saɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
      • To make a legal judgment in court
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    • disgust

      US /dɪsˈɡʌst/

      UK /dɪs'ɡʌst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong feeling of dislike for something
      • Something that causes a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a strong negative reaction or feeling
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    • emerge

      US /ɪˈmɚdʒ/

      UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To rise or appear out of some background
      • To become known or apparent.
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    • factual

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Involving or being based upon evidence
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    • hateful

      US /ˈhetfəl/

      UK /ˈheɪtfl/

      • Adjective
      • Making someone feel hatred or dislike
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in favor of

      US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/

      UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/

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

      US /ˌɪntlˈɛktʃuəl/

      UK /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things
      • a person who is well educated and enjoys activities in which they have to think seriously about things
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the intellect or mental understanding.
      • Appealing to or requiring the use of the intellect.
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    • intelligence

      US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/

      UK /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Collection of secret information about something
      • Ability to learn things or to consider situations
      • Adjective
      • Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
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    • intelligent

      US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒənt/

      UK /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/

      • Adjective
      • Smart; able to think and reason
      • Having a good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend.
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    • knelt

      US /nɛlt/

      UK /nelt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move your body so your knees are on the floor
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    • media outlet

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A newspaper, magazine, television station, or other source of news and information.
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    • moderately

      US /ˈmɑ:dərətli/

      UK /ˈmɒdərətli/

      • Adverb
      • A reasonable or fair degree
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
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    • on the air

      US /ɑn ði er/

      UK /ɔn ðə eə(r)/

      • Phrase
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
      • Publicly discussed or revealed.
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • outlet

      US /ˈaʊtˌlɛt, -lɪt/

      UK /'aʊtlet/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place in a wall to supply electricity to a device
      • A pipe, hole or wire through which something flows
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    • personality

      US /ˌpɚsəˈnælɪti/

      UK /ˌpɜ:səˈnæləti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
      • Person who is famous; celebrity
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    • philosophical

      US /ˌfɪləˈsɑ:fɪkl/

      UK /ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Reacting calmly/reasonably if things are difficult
      • Concerning philosophy
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    • protest

      US /ˈproʊtɛst/

      UK /'prəʊtest/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To argue against something in a forceful way
      • To express a strong objection or dislike
      • Noun
      • Forceful argument against something
      • Objection to something
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    • recognize

      US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept the truth or reality of something
      • To consider something as important or special
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    • renew

      US /rɪˈnu, -ˈnju/

      UK /rɪ'nju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something stronger, fresher, or like new
      • To replace something old or worn by something new
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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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    • speak of

      US /spik ʌv/

      UK /spi:k ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mention someone or something in conversation.
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    • speculation

      US /ˌspɛkjəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌspekjuˈleɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Taking risks that might lead to big profits
      • Prediction or guess about future events/outcomes
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    • stay up

      US /ste ʌp/

      UK /stei ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To not go to bed until late
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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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    • to date

      US /tu det/

      UK /tu: deit/

      • Phrase
      • Up to the present time; until now.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To go out on romantic dates with someone.
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    • twitter

      US /ˈtwɪtɚ/

      UK /ˈtwɪtə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
      • Proper Noun
      • An online messaging system
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    • work at

      US /wɚk æt/

      UK /wə:k æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a job at a particular place or organization.
      • To make an effort to improve something.
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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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