Vocabulary

  • on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
  • better known as: More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
  • knock out: To hit and make unconscious
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • such as: For example; like
  • screw up: Spoken to make a big mistake
  • like fun: Very fast or with great effort or enthusiasm.
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
  • ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
  • sit around: To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • high as a kite: Highly intoxicated, usually by drugs or alcohol.
  • all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • alternative: Something different you can choose
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
  • develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
  • victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • lethal: Causing or able to cause death
  • consumption: The act of buying and using products
  • brew: A beer; a drink of beer
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • similar: Nearly the same; alike
  • synthetic: Not natural; made from artificial materials
  • inhale: To breathe in something like air or smoke
  • marijuana: Illegal drug that is made from hemp
  • click: To work well with someone or something
  • smack: To slap or hit, e.g. with a resounding noise
  • weed: (Childish use) to urinate; go to the bathroom
  • button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
  • auditory: Of the process of hearing
  • breath: Air you take in and out of your body
  • drug: Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
  • ferment: To go through a chemical change to make alcohol
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • poop: Feces
  • stimulant: Drug that increases physical or mental activity
  • overdose: To take too many drugs, so that you might die
  • psycho: Person affected by psychosis; unbalanced person
  • screen: To hide or block something from being seen
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
  • part: Division of a book
  • vomiting: To bring up food from stomach out through mouth
  • knock: Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
  • methane: Colorless gas without smell often used as fuel
  • massively: To a very large degree or in a large manner
  • cocaine: Illegal drug made from coca leaves
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • fury: Rage; violent anger
  • ecstasy: State of overwhelming happiness; joy
  • human: A person; a man, woman or child
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
  • amnesia: Loss of the ability to remember
  • weight: How heavy something is
  • severely: Extremely bad or harsh
  • less: Smaller in amount or degree
  • hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
  • distort: To change the shape, appearance, or sound
  • unaware: Not knowing that something is happening
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • hash: A mixture of meat, potatoes, and vegetables cut into small pieces and baked or fried
  • inject: To add or put in more (money, energy etc.)
  • wit: Ability to make clever jokes and remarks quickly
  • army: Large group of soldiers organized to fight in wars
  • devil: A spirit said to be evil
  • gram: Metric unit of weight equal to 1/1000 of a kilo
  • psychedelic: Having very bright contrasting colors and shapes
  • morphine: Alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium
  • kite: Toy flown in the wind on a long string
  • twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
  • beep: Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
  • iodine: Substance used on burns, etc. to prevent infection
  • online: Connected to the internet
  • phosphorus: Yellow chemical that burns in contact with the air
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    • all at once

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Suddenly; at the same time
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      • Phrase
      • Suddenly; at the same time
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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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    • also known as

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Also called; alternatively named.
      • Identified by another term; synonymous with.
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    • alternative

      US /ɔlˈtɚnətɪv, æl-/

      UK /ɔ:lˈtɜ:nətɪv/

      • Countable Noun
      • Something different you can choose
      • Adjective
      • A different choice
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    • amnesia

      US /æmˈniʒə/

      UK /æm'ni:zɪə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Loss of the ability to remember
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    • army

      US /ˈɑrmi/

      UK /'ɑ:mɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large group of soldiers organized to fight in wars
      A2
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    • as opposed to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
      A1
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    • at once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      A2
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    • auditory

      US /ˈɔ:dətɔ:ri/

      UK /ˈɔ:dətri/

      • Adjective
      • Of the process of hearing
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    • beep

      US /bip/

      UK /bi:p/

      • Noun
      • Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a sharp high sound like that of a car horn
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    • better known as

      US /ˈbɛtɚ non æz/

      UK /ˈbetə nəʊn æz/

      • Phrase
      • More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
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    • blood

      US /blʌd/

      UK /blʌd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
      • Related by birth; family
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be initiated into something, e.g. a secret club
      A2
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    • breath

      US /brɛθ/

      UK /breθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Air you take in and out of your body
      • The smell of someone's breath.
      A2
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    • brew

      US /bru/

      UK /bru:/

      • Countable Noun
      • A beer; a drink of beer
      • A mixture or concoction
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an alcoholic drink e.g. beer
      • To make tea by soaking the leaves in boiling water
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    • button

      US /ˈbʌtn/

      UK /'bʌtn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
      • Switch activated by pressing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
      • To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
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    • cocaine

      US /ˈkoʊˌkeɪn/

      UK /kəʊˈkeɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Illegal drug made from coca leaves
      • A street name for the drug cocaine.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To use cocaine.
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    • consumption

      US /kənˈsʌmpʃən/

      UK /kənˈsʌmpʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The act of buying and using products
      • The act of using energy, food or materials; the amount used
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    • devil

      US /ˈdɛvəl/

      UK /ˈdevl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A spirit said to be evil
      • A very bad or cruel person.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prepare (food) with hot or spicy seasonings.
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    • distort

      US /dɪˈstɔrt/

      UK /dɪ'stɔ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change the shape, appearance, or sound
      • To exaggerate the truth or fact, e.g. to deceive
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    • drug

      US /drʌɡ/

      UK /drʌɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
      • Chemical used as a medicine
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give drugs to someone to make them sleep
      A2
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    • ecstasy

      US /ˈɛkstəsi/

      UK /ˈekstəsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of overwhelming happiness; joy
      • An illegal drug, typically MDMA, that produces feelings of euphoria.
      B2
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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical or mental strength
      • Enthusiasm and determination.
      A2
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    • essentially

      US /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
      • Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
      A2
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    • ferment

      US / fɚˈmɛnt/

      UK /'fɜ:ment/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To go through a chemical change to make alcohol
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    • fury

      US /ˈfjʊri/

      UK /'fjʊərɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rage; violent anger
      B2
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    • gram

      US /ɡræm/

      UK /ɡræm/

      • Countable Noun
      • Metric unit of weight equal to 1/1000 of a kilo
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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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    • high as a kite

      US /ˈhaɪ əz ə ˈkaɪt/

      UK /ˈhaɪ əz ə ˈkaɪt/

      • other
      • Highly intoxicated, usually by drugs or alcohol.
      B2
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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 shape

      US /ɪn ʃep/

      UK /in ʃeip/

      • Adjective
      • In good physical condition; fit.
      • Phrase
      • In good physical condition.
      • In good condition or order.
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    • inhale

      US /ɪnˈhel/

      UK /ɪnˈheɪl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To breathe in something like air or smoke
      • To eat or drink something extremely fast
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    • inject

      US /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

      UK /ɪn'dʒekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To add or put in more (money, energy etc.)
      • To motivate or put energy into something
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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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    • iodine

      US /ˈaɪədaɪn/

      UK /ˈaɪədi:n/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance used on burns, etc. to prevent infection
      C2
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    • kite

      US /kaɪt/

      UK /kaɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Toy flown in the wind on a long string
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    • knock

      US /nɑk/

      UK /nɒk/

      • Noun
      • Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
      • Action of something solid hitting something hard
      • Transitive Verb
      • To criticize someone in an unreasonable way
      • To hit something to get people's attention
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    • knock out

      US /nɑk aʊt/

      UK /nɔk aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hit and make unconscious
      • To defeat someone so decisively that they cannot continue.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To defeat someone so decisively that they are unable to continue.
      • To destroy or disable something, especially a piece of equipment.
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    • lethal

      US /ˈliθəl/

      UK /'li:θl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing or able to cause death
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    • like fun

      US /laɪk fʌn/

      UK /laɪk fʌn/

      • other
      • Very fast or with great effort or enthusiasm.
      B2
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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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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    • marijuana

      US /ˌmærəˈwɑːnə/

      UK /ˌmærəˈwɑ:nə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Illegal drug that is made from hemp
      • A slang term for cannabis.
      • Countable Noun
      • The hemp plant from which marijuana is obtained.
      B2
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    • massively

      US /'mæsɪvlɪ/

      UK /'mæsɪvlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • To a very large degree or in a large manner
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    • methane

      US /ˈmeθeɪn/

      UK /ˈmi:θeɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Colorless gas without smell often used as fuel
      B2
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    • morphine

      US /ˈmɔrˌfin/

      UK /'mɔ:fi:n/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium
      • A narcotic analgesic drug used to relieve severe pain.
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

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

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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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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    • on the streets

      US /ɑn ðə strits/

      UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
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    • on top of that

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
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    • online

      US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/

      UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Connected to the internet
      • Adverb
      • Via the internet.
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    • other than

      US

      UK

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

      US / ˈovɚˈdos/

      UK /'əʊvədəʊs/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To take too many drugs, so that you might die
      • Noun
      • Taking too many drugs, so that you might die
      B2
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    • phosphorus

      US /ˈfɑsfərəs/

      UK /ˈfɒsfərəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Yellow chemical that burns in contact with the air
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    • poop

      US /pup/

      UK /pu:p/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feces
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To defecate
      C2
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    • psychedelic

      US /ˌsaɪkɪˈdɛlɪk/

      UK /ˌsaɪkəˈdelɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having very bright contrasting colors and shapes
      • Relating to or denoting drugs that produce hallucinations and apparent expansion of consciousness.
      C2
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    • psycho

      US /ˈsaɪko/

      UK /'saɪkəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Person affected by psychosis; unbalanced person
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    • ramp up

      US /ræmp ʌp/

      UK /ræmp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
      More
    • research

      US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/

      UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
      • To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Study done to discover new ideas and facts
      • A particular area or topic of study.
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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
      A2TOEIC
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    • screw up

      US /skru ʌp/

      UK /skru: ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Spoken to make a big mistake
      • To make a mistake; make a mess of
      • Adjective
      • Emotionally or mentally damaged; disturbed.
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    • severely

      US /səˈvɪrlɪ/

      UK /sə'vɪrlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Extremely bad or harsh
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    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

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

      US /sit əˈraʊnd/

      UK /sit əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
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    • smack

      US /smæk/

      UK /smæk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To slap or hit, e.g. with a resounding noise
      B2
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • stimulant

      US /ˈstɪmjələnt/

      UK /ˈstɪmjələnt/

      • Noun
      • Drug that increases physical or mental activity
      B2
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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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    • subscribe

      US /səbˈskraɪb/

      UK /səb'skraɪb/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To regularly pay to receive a service
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • synthetic

      US /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/

      UK /sɪnˈθetɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Not natural; made from artificial materials
      B2
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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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    • unaware

      US /ˌʌnəˈwɛr/

      UK /ˌʌnəˈweə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Not knowing that something is happening
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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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    • victim

      US /ˈvɪktɪm/

      UK /ˈvɪktɪm/

      • Noun
      • Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
      • Person feeling helpless in times of bad luck
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    • video

      US /ˈvɪdiˌo/

      UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Recording capturing action with sound
      • A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a moving film of, with sound
      • To make a video call.
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    • vomiting

      US /'vɒmɪtɪŋ/

      UK /'vɒmɪtɪŋ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To bring up food from stomach out through mouth
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The act of ejecting matter from the stomach through the mouth.
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    • weed

      US /wid/

      UK /wi:d/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Childish use) to urinate; go to the bathroom
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Marijuana
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    • weight

      US /wet/

      UK /weɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • How heavy something is
      • Metal object to measure how heavy something is
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    • wit

      US /wɪt/

      UK /wɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to make clever jokes and remarks quickly
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    • work through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal with something systematically until it is completed
      • To deal with a problem or difficult situation.
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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

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    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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