Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • in style: Fashionable; popular
  • in the clear: Free from suspicion or blame; exonerated.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • take it from me: Trust me or believe what I say based on experience.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • every kind of: Each and all types of something; all varieties of.
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
  • freshen up: To wash and make oneself look clean and tidy.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • under the stars: Outdoors at night, exposed to the open sky and stars.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
  • apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
  • straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
  • embrace: Act of holding someone closely
  • gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
  • exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • huge: Very very large
  • cuisine: Certain style or technique of cooking
  • advance: Forward movement by an army
  • blow: To move something using air
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
  • phenomenal: Amazing; remarkable
  • sink: To push something down into the ground
  • honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
  • grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
  • wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
  • activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • lounge: Long, extended chair to sit or lie down on
  • trip: To release an electrical switch
  • secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
  • glorious: (Of a hero, achievements) deserving praise and awe
  • complimentary: (Of goods) free; available for no money
  • manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
  • catch: Amount of something that has been caught
  • taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
  • sight: To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
  • staff: Employees of a company
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • cocktail: Mixed alcoholic drink, containing spirit like gin
  • promise: To say you will certainly do something
  • nutshell: Shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut
  • hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
  • hospitality: Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
  • difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
  • paradise: Place with everything needed for specific activity
  • restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
  • behold: To look at
  • realise: To become aware of or understand mentally
  • greedy: Wanting to have more of something than you need
  • whale: To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
  • brochure: Promotional document containing information
  • offset: To compensate for or counterbalance the effect of
  • paddle: Long stick with a flat end used to move a boat
  • reel: To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
  • hash: A mixture of meat, potatoes, and vegetables cut into small pieces and baked or fried
  • dome: Rounded roof or ceiling shaped like half a ball
  • crib: Young child's bed with barred side; cot
  • deluxe: Of a higher quality and price than usual
  • shark: Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
  • snorkel: To swim underwater using a breathing tube
  • ciao: (Italian) hello or goodbye
  • postcard: Card for sending messages by post
  • underwater: (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
  • manta: Blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl
  • spa: Place you go to bathe in/drink water for health
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    • advance

      US /ædˈvæns/

      UK /əd'vɑ:ns/

      • Noun
      • Forward movement by an army
      • An attempt to seduce someone
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • (Of an army) to move forward
      • To change or improve
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    • apparently

      US /əˈpærəntlɪ/

      UK /əˈpærəntli/

      • Adverb
      • According to what you heard; from what can be seen
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    • at once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
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    • at the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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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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    • attract

      US /əˈtrækt/

      UK /ə'trækt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something move closer using magnetic force
      • To make someone notice and become interested in
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • behold

      US /bɪˈhoʊld/

      UK /bɪˈhəʊld/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To look at
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    • blow

      US /blo/

      UK /bləʊ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something using air
      • To make air come quickly out of your mouth
      • Noun
      • Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
      • Act of making air come out of your mouth
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    • brochure

      US /broˈʃʊr/

      UK /ˈbrəuʃuə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Promotional document containing information
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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    • ciao

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • (Italian) hello or goodbye
      • Interjection
      • An informal Italian greeting, used for both hello and goodbye.
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    • cocktail

      US /ˈkɑkˌtel/

      UK /'kɒkteɪl/

      • Noun
      • Mixed alcoholic drink, containing spirit like gin
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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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    • complimentary

      US /ˌkɑmpləˈmɛntəri, -tri/

      UK /ˌkɒmplɪ'mentrɪ/

      • Adjective
      • (Of goods) free; available for no money
      • Saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
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    • crib

      US /krɪb/

      UK /krɪb/

      • Countable Noun
      • Young child's bed with barred side; cot
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    • crystal clear

      US /ˈkrɪstəl klɪr/

      UK /ˈkristəl kliə/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely clear and easy to understand.
      • Perfectly transparent; allowing light to pass through without obstruction.
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    • cuisine

      US /kwɪˈzin/

      UK /kwɪˈzi:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Certain style or technique of cooking
      • A type of food; the foods and methods of cooking traditional to a region or population.
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    • deluxe

      US /dɪ'lʌks/

      UK /də'lʌks/

      • Adjective
      • Of a higher quality and price than usual
      • Providing superior service or amenities.
      • Noun
      • A product that is the most expensive and of the highest quality of its kind.
      • A special, high-quality edition of a book, game, etc.
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • dome

      US /doʊm/

      UK /dəʊm/

      • Noun
      • Rounded roof or ceiling shaped like half a ball
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    • embrace

      US /ɛmˈbres/

      UK /ɪm'breɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of holding someone closely
      • An act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug
      • To accept something enthusiastically.
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    • every kind of

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • Each and all types of something; all varieties of.
      • A wide assortment or range of something.
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    • exclusive

      US /ɪkˈsklusɪv/

      UK /ɪk'sklu:sɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Being available only to people with a lot of money
      • Available to only a particular person, group
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    • freshen up

      US /ˈfrɛʃən ʌp/

      UK /ˈfreʃən ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wash and make oneself look clean and tidy.
      • To make something look or feel newer or more appealing.
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    • glorious

      US /ˈɡlɔriəs,ˈɡlor-/

      UK /ˈglɔ:riəs/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a hero, achievements) deserving praise and awe
      • Magnificent; wonderfully impressive.
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    • gorgeous

      US /ˈɡɔrdʒəs/

      UK /'ɡɔ:dʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
      • Delightfully enjoyable or pleasant.
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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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    • grateful

      US /ˈɡretfəl/

      UK /ˈgreɪtfl/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
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    • greedy

      US /ˈɡridi/

      UK /'ɡri:dɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Wanting to have more of something than you need
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    • hash

      US /hæʃ/

      UK /hæʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A mixture of meat, potatoes, and vegetables cut into small pieces and baked or fried
      • The symbol # on a phone or computer keyboard
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • honestly

      US /ˈɑnɪstli/

      UK /ˈɒnɪstli/

      • Adverb
      • With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
      • Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
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    • hook

      US /hʊk/

      UK /hʊk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
      • The start of a story which catches your interest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a bent or curved shape
      • To catch your interest completely
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    • hospitality

      US /ˌhɑspɪˈtælɪti/

      UK /ˌhɒspɪ'tælətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
      • The business of providing services to guests in hotels, restaurants, etc.
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
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    • in a nutshell

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As a summary; including the main points concisely
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    • in advance

      US /ɪn ædˈvæns/

      UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Ahead of time; before something happens
      • Noun
      • A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
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    • in style

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Fashionable; popular
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    • in the clear

      US /ɪn ði klɪr/

      UK /in ðə kliə/

      • Adjective
      • Free from suspicion or blame; exonerated.
      • Out of danger or difficulty; safe.
      • Phrase
      • Free from obstructions; unobstructed.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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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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    • lounge

      US /laʊndʒ/

      UK /laʊndʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long, extended chair to sit or lie down on
      • Living room of a house
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To sit or lie down in a lazy or relaxed manner
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    • manta

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl
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    • marvel

      US /ˈmɑ:rvl/

      UK /ˈmɑ:vl/

      • Noun
      • Something that causes wonder or astonishment
      • A feeling of wonder, astonishment, or admiration
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel wonder, astonishment, or admiration
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    • nutshell

      US /ˈnʌtˌʃɛl/

      UK /ˈnʌtʃel/

      • Countable Noun
      • Shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut
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    • offset

      US /ˈɔ:fset/

      UK /ˈɒfset/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To compensate for or counterbalance the effect of
      • Noun
      • Compensation or counterbalance
      • A printing technique in which the image is transferred to a rubber surface and then to paper.
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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
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    • on top of that

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • paddle

      US /ˈpædl/

      UK /ˈpædl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Long stick with a flat end used to move a boat
      • Wide and flat instrument used to mix food
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move a boat across water with flat-ended sticks
      • To swim like a dog
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    • paradise

      US /ˈpærəˌdaɪs, -ˌdaɪz/

      UK /'pærədaɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place with everything needed for specific activity
      • Place where good people are said to go after death
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    • phenomenal

      US /fɪˈnɑmənəl/

      UK /fəˈnɒmɪnl/

      • Adjective
      • Amazing; remarkable
      • Relating to or consisting of phenomena.
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    • postcard

      US /ˈpoʊstkɑːrd/

      UK /ˈpəʊstkɑːd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Card for sending messages by post
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    • reel

      US /ril/

      UK /ri:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
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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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    • shark

      US /ʃɑ:rk/

      UK /ʃɑ:k/

      • Noun
      • Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
      • Large and dangerous fish with sharp teeth
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    • sight

      US /saɪt/

      UK /saɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
      • To see something rare or unusual
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Things or people that one can see
      • Range or distance that someone can see
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    • sink

      US /sɪŋk/

      UK /sɪŋk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To push something down into the ground
      • To dig (a well)
      • Countable Noun
      • Large bowl in a kitchen or washroom for washing
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    • snorkel

      US /'snɔ:rkl/

      UK /'snɔ:kl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To swim underwater using a breathing tube
      • Noun
      • A tube used for breathing when swimming
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    • spa

      US /spɑ/

      UK /spɑ:/

      • Noun
      • Place you go to bathe in/drink water for health
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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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    • spot

      US /spɑt/

      UK /spɒt/

      • Noun
      • A certain place or area
      • A difficult time; awkward situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To see someone or something by chance
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    • straight

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Not having curves, bends, or angles
      • Not gay; heterosexual
      • Adverb
      • in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
      • In a straight line; directly.
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    • take it from me

      US /teɪk ɪt frəm mi/

      UK /teɪk ɪt frɒm mi:/

      • other
      • Trust me or believe what I say based on experience.
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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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    • taste

      US /test/

      UK /teɪst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
      • Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience something
      • To experience the flavor of food, drink
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    • think twice

      US /θɪŋk twaɪs/

      UK /θiŋk twais/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • trip

      US /trɪp/

      UK /trɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To release an electrical switch
      • To fall by catching your foot on something
      • Noun
      • Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
      • Journey or visit to a place
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    • turned out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      • Transitive Verb
      • To extinguish or switch off lights.
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    • under the stars

      US /ˈʌndɚ ðə stɑrz/

      UK /ˈʌndə ðə stɑ:z/

      • other
      • Outdoors at night, exposed to the open sky and stars.
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    • underwater

      US /ˈʌndɚˌwɔtɚ, -ˌwɑtɚ/

      UK /ˌʌndəˈwɔ:tə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
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    • unique

      US /juˈnik/

      UK /jʊ'ni:k/

      • Adjective
      • Unlike other things; being the only one like it
      • Remarkably special or unusual.
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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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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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    • wanna

      US /ˈwɑnə/

      UK /'wɒnə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
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    • whale

      US /hwel, wel/

      UK /weɪl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
      • To hunt and catch whales
      • Countable Noun
      • a very large sea mammal that breathes air through a hole at the top of its head and looks like a giant fish
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    • wrap up

      US /ræp ʌp/

      UK /ræp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To complete something, such as a film or project
      • To finish; bring something to a conclusion
      • Transitive Verb
      • To enclose (something) in paper or soft material.
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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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    TravelSSBD Deluxe – Maldives: Sonia has a WHALE of a time!

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    Amy.Lin posted on 2017/06/26
    Ever dreamed of a Maldives getaway? Sonia certainly had a whale of a time, paddleboarding and snorkeling with turtles in this amazing travel vlog! You'll pick up practical travel phrases and learn about this stunning destination through real-life dialogues.

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