Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • at school: Present and attending school.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • work out
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
  • set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
  • in school: Attending an educational institution.
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • sharp knife: A knife with a keen edge or point for cutting.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • food culture: The practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, preparation, and consumption of food.
  • step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
  • have to: Must do
  • deal with
  • run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • catch on: To become popular; start to be used
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • across the board: Broad in scope or content
  • Easier said than done: More difficult than it appears to be.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
  • under the circumstances: Considering the situation; given the facts.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • left out: To forget; omit
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • put back: To return something to the proper place
  • look back: To think about past events
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
  • food: What people and animals eat to live
  • school: Large group of fish that swim together
  • milk: White liquid produced by females to feed babies
  • cook: To heat food until it is ready to eat
  • sugar: Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
  • child: A very young person, between about 2 and 15
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • cooking: To heat food until it is ready to eat
  • year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • family: Close group of people or organizations
  • lunch: Light meal eaten in the middle of the day
  • fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
  • health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
  • staff: Employees of a company
  • normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
  • care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
  • heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
  • duck: To avoid doing something that is difficult
  • cash: Physical money (not credit card or digital)
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
  • tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
  • pass: Act of giving a ball to another player in a sport
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • labeling: To attach material to identify something
  • preventable: Being capable of being stopped from happening
  • local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
  • disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
  • elementary: Basic, simple, or essential
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
  • unhealthy: Being in poor health; sickly
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • dive: Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
  • education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
  • owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
  • fix: Answer to a problem
  • percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
  • romantic: Relating to courtship or love
  • massive: Very big; large; too big
  • largely: In large part; mainly or chiefly
  • ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
  • ripe: (Of a smell) disgusting
  • recession: Act of moving backward gradually
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • specialist: Person who works in one specific area or field
  • sake: Japanese rice wine
  • inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
  • highly: In a manner that shows approval
  • obesity: State of being so fat it can harm your health
  • obese: Fat over a long period, so harming your health
  • grand: A counter for 1000 of something
  • sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
  • corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
  • tangible: Able to be touched or felt; real
  • profoundly: With a great depth psychologically
  • reboot: To shut down and start a computer again
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    • across the board

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Broad in scope or content
      • Adverb
      • Applying to all; comprehensive; universal.
      • Involving all sectors, categories, or items.
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    • ambassador

      US /æmˈbæsədɚ, -ˌdɔr/

      UK /æm'bæsədə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Official representing a country in another country
      • A person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity.
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

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

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • at school

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present and attending school.
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    • cash

      US /kæʃ/

      UK /kæʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Physical money (not credit card or digital)
      • Transitive Verb
      • To sell or give something to get money
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    • catch on

      US /kætʃ ɑn/

      UK /kætʃ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become popular; start to be used
      • To get the idea of; suddenly understand
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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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    • 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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    • corporate

      US /ˈkɔrpərɪt, ˈkɔrprɪt/

      UK /ˈkɔ:pərət/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning (usually large) companies
      • Relating to a large company or group.
      • Noun
      • The overall strategy and direction of a company.
      • The visual and communicative aspects of a company that create its public image.
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • disease

      US /dɪˈziz/

      UK /dɪˈzi:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
      • A disorder of structure or function in a plant, especially one caused by a pathogen.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To affect with disease; to corrupt or sicken.
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    • dive

      US /daɪv/

      UK /daɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
      • Rapid fall through air
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To swim deep under water with an air supply
      • To rapid fall through air
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    • do in

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      UK

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

      US /dʌk/

      UK /dʌk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To avoid doing something that is difficult
      • To lower your head to avoid hitting something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Common type of water bird
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    • Easier said than done

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      UK

      • Idiom
      • More difficult than it appears to be.
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    • education

      US /ˌɛdʒəˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Academic field studying the practice of teaching
      • Process of giving or receiving teaching
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    • elementary

      US /ˌɛləˈmɛntəri, -tri/

      UK /ˌelɪˈmentri/

      • Adjective
      • Basic, simple, or essential
      • Relating to the first stages of education.
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    • fix

      US /fɪks/

      UK /fɪks/

      • Noun
      • Answer to a problem
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange or prepare something
      • To attach something so it will not move or change
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      More
    • food culture

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, preparation, and consumption of food.
      • The culinary traditions and practices specific to a region or community.
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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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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    • grand

      US /ɡrænd/

      UK /ɡrænd/

      • Adjective
      • A counter for 1000 of something
      • Great in amount, number or size
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • heart and soul

      US /hɑrt ənd sol/

      UK /hɑ:t ænd səul/

      • Phrase
      • With great enthusiasm and commitment.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The most important or essential part of something.
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    • in school

      US /ɪn skul/

      UK /ɪn sku:l/

      • other
      • Attending an educational institution.
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    • in the red

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Operating at a loss; in debt.
      • Phrase
      • Having overdrawn money from a bank account.
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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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    • incredibly important

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely significant or crucial.
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    • inspire

      US /ɪnˈspaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone an idea to do or make something
      • To make someone feel a certain emotion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe in
      • To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
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    • judge

      US /dʒʌdʒ/

      UK /dʒʌdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who decides on the results of a contest
      • Person who has the power to make a decision
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To reach a decision about who won a contest
      • To form an opinion after careful consideration
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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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    • labeling

      US /'leɪblɪŋ/

      UK /'leɪblɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach material to identify something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The act of assigning something to a category.
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    • largely

      US /ˈlɑ:rdʒli/

      UK /ˈlɑ:dʒli/

      • Adverb
      • In large part; mainly or chiefly
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    • left out

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forget; omit
      • To exclude someone or something; to not include.
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    • local

      US /ˈloʊkl/

      UK /ˈləʊkl/

      • Noun
      • Bus or train, that stops at most stations
      • People who live in the area being discussed
      • Adjective
      • Relating to a particular area, city, or town
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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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    • look back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
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    • massive

      US /ˈmæsɪv/

      UK /ˈmæsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Very big; large; too big
      • Large or imposing in scale or scope.
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    • no matter

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      UK

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

      US /oˈbis/

      UK /əʊˈbi:s/

      • Adjective
      • Fat over a long period, so harming your health
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A person who is very fat; a person with an unhealthy amount of body fat.
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    • obesity

      US /oˈbisɪti/

      UK /əʊ'bi:sətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being so fat it can harm your health
      • The state of being far too heavy; corpulence.
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    • of old

      US /ʌv oʊld/

      UK /əv əuld/

      • other
      • From a long time ago; in the past.
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    • on site

      US /ɑn saɪt/

      UK /ɔn sait/

      • Adverb
      • At the location of a particular activity or project.
      • Present at a specific location for a particular purpose.
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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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    • owe

      US /o/

      UK /əʊ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
      • To credit someone or thing for making it possible
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    • percent

      US /pɚˈsɛnt/

      UK /pə'sent/

      • Adverb
      • One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A proportion multiplied by 100
      • A specified amount in every hundred
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    • preventable

      US /prɪˈvɛntəbl:/

      UK /prɪ'ventəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being capable of being stopped from happening
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    • process

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
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    • profoundly

      US /prəˈfaʊndlɪ/

      UK /prəˈfaʊndli/

      • Adverb
      • With a great depth psychologically
      • To a very great extent; deeply or intensely.
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    • put back

      US /pʊt bæk/

      UK /put bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return something to the proper place
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    • reboot

      US /riˈbut/

      UK /ˌri:ˈbu:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To shut down and start a computer again
      • To create a new version or reimagining of an existing work.
      • Countable Noun
      • An instance of restarting a computer or other electronic device.
      • A new version or reimagining of an existing work, such as a film or television series.
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    • recession

      US /rɪˈsɛʃən/

      UK /rɪˈseʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of moving backward gradually
      • Decreased business activity, when work is scarce
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    • ripe

      US /raɪp/

      UK /raɪp/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a smell) disgusting
      • Fully grown or mature; ready to eat
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    • romantic

      US /roʊˈmæntɪk/

      UK /rəʊˈmæntɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Relating to courtship or love
      • Being impractical, unrealistic, or idealistic
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • People who like love, candlelit dinners, etc.
      • Person living in a fantasy-like world not reality
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    • run by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
      • To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
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    • sake

      US /sek/

      UK /seɪk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Japanese rice wine
      • Noun
      • Interest or benefit of someone or something
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    • set to

      US /sɛt tu/

      UK /set tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
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    • sharp knife

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      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A knife with a keen edge or point for cutting.
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    • specialist

      US /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/

      UK /'speʃəlɪst/

      • Noun
      • Person who works in one specific area or field
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    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
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    • step back

      US /stɛp bæk/

      UK /step bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move backwards; to move away from something.
      • To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
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    • sugar

      US /ˈʃʊɡɚ/

      UK /ˈʃʊgə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
      • White sweet substance used to make foods sweeter
      • Countable Noun
      • Amount of sugar contained in a small spoon
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    • sustainable

      US /səˈsteɪnəbl/

      UK /səˈsteɪnəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of continuing for a long time
      • Able to be maintained without running out of
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    • taken over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To gain control of something.
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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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    • tangible

      US /ˈtændʒəbəl/

      UK /ˈtændʒəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to be touched or felt; real
      • Able to be seen or noticed; obvious; apparent
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Item which can be seen and touched
      • A thing that is perceptible by touch.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

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

      US /taɪt/

      UK /taɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Showing anxiety or anger; tense
      • Positioned physically close together
      • Adverb
      • Firmly; so it can't move
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    • to death

      US /tu dɛθ/

      UK /tu: deθ/

      • Phrase
      • Extremely; to a great degree
      • Until death
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    • under the circumstances

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering the situation; given the facts.
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    • unhealthy

      US /ʌnˈhɛlθi/

      UK /ʌn'helθɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Being in poor health; sickly
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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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    • 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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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
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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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    Ever wondered how we can get kids excited about healthy food? Chef Jamie Oliver shares his passionate TED Prize wish to revolutionize school lunches and combat child obesity, offering practical insights you can use. You'll pick up some great vocabulary related to nutrition and public health while learning about a truly important global issue!

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