Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • hang out: To spend time with your friends
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
  • get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
  • come up to: To meet expectations
  • hear things: To imagine hearing sounds or voices that are not real.
  • try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • television program: A segment of content intended for broadcast on television.
  • down to earth: Practical, realistic, and approachable.
  • go with the flow: To accept and adapt to events without resistance.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • play along: To cooperate or pretend to cooperate with someone
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • make out with: To kiss someone passionately.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • larger than life: Very exciting, impressive, or with personality beyond normal limits.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
  • color in: To fill a drawing or space with color, often in artwork.
  • keep up with the Joneses : To try to own all the same expensive objects and do all the same things as your friends or neighbours, in order to seem as successful as them
  • as scheduled: According to the planned or arranged time.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • have a heart: Show mercy or compassion to someone.
  • hanging out: To spend time with your friends
  • fun and games: Enjoyable activities; sometimes used ironically for trouble.
  • kind of sad: Slightly sad; a little bit melancholy.
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
  • break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
  • break it to: To tell someone bad news.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • check out
  • hilarious: Extremely amusing; very funny
  • creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
  • interpret: To express so that others understand it
  • feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
  • freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
  • outfit: A set of clothing (with accessories)
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • tease: To purposefully bother an animal
  • pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
  • fake: Not real; made to look like something real
  • hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
  • whip: To defeat thoroughly or easily
  • submit: To accept a superior force has power over you
  • slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • rumor: To gossip; to tell a story about other people
  • haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
  • sketch: Brief account of something without many details
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • excited: To make something or someone become more active
  • parody: Humorous or satirical imitations of something
  • tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
  • cotton: Soft, white material used to make cloth
  • album: Book with a collection of photographs or pictures
  • artist: A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
  • exciting: To cause a reaction; make active
  • dentist: Person whose job is to take care of people's teeth
  • carousel: Moving belt carrying bags to be claimed at airport
  • lip: Edge of a hole or container
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • bleep: Short sound made by an electronic instrument
  • daisy: Small, white flower that has a yellow center
  • moderator: Person hosting a discussion
  • hairdresser: Someone who cuts or beautifies hair as a job
  • cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
  • hometown: Town (or city) where you grew up or where you live
  • candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
  • mic: Short for 'microphone'
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    • album

      US /ˈælbəm/

      UK /'ælbəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Book with a collection of photographs or pictures
      • CD, record, or tape with many pieces of music
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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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    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
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    • artist

      US /ˈɑrtɪst/

      UK /ˈɑ:tɪst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
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    • as scheduled

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • According to the planned or arranged time.
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    • at the same time

      US

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      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • back then

      US

      UK

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

      US /blip/

      UK /bli:p/

      • Noun
      • Short sound made by an electronic instrument
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    • break into

      US /brek ˈɪntu/

      UK /breik ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
      • To get into a new field of work
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    • break it to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To tell someone bad news.
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    • candy

      US /ˈkændi/

      UK /ˈkændi/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
      • Transitive Verb
      • To coat food with sugar
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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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    • carousel

      US /ˌkærəˈsɛl, -ˈzɛl/

      UK /ˌkærə'sel/

      • Noun
      • Moving belt carrying bags to be claimed at airport
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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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    • close up

      US /kloz ʌp/

      UK /kləuz ʌp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
      • Adverb
      • To move nearer to someone or something.
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    • color in

      US /ˈkʌlər ɪn/

      UK /ˈkʌlə ɪn/

      • other
      • To fill a drawing or space with color, often in artwork.
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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 to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To meet expectations
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    • cotton

      US /ˈkɑ:tn/

      UK /ˈkɒtn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Soft, white material used to make cloth
      • Adjective
      • (Of clothes) made of a soft white material
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    • creepy

      US /'kri:pɪ/

      UK /'kri:pɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Scary; annoying or unpleasant
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    • cute

      US /kjut/

      UK /kju:t/

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

      US /ˈdezi/

      UK /ˈdeɪzi/

      • Noun
      • Small, white flower that has a yellow center
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • dentist

      US /ˈdɛntɪst/

      UK /ˈdentɪst/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person whose job is to take care of people's teeth
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    • down to earth

      US /daʊn tu ɚθ/

      UK /daun tu: ə:θ/

      • Adjective
      • Practical, realistic, and approachable.
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    • excited

      US /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

      UK /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something or someone become more active
      • To make someone feel happy, interested or eager
      • Adjective
      • Happy, interested or eager; enthusiastic
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    • exciting

      US /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

      UK /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a reaction; make active
      • To make someone feel happy, interested or eager
      • Adjective
      • Creating interest, happiness or pleasurable fear
      • Full of action, thrills, or creating suspense.
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    • fake

      US /fek/

      UK /feɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Not real; made to look like something real
      • Countable Noun
      • A copy of something made to trick people
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    • feature

      US /ˈfitʃɚ/

      UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special report in a magazine or paper
      • Distinctive or important point of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To highlight or give special importance to
      • To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
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    • freak

      US /friːk/

      UK /friːk/

      • Adjective
      • (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
      • Noun
      • A person, animal, or event that is physically abnormal, very unusual, or unlike others.
      • A person with an unusual appearance or behaviour.
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    • fun and games

      US /fʌn ənd geɪmz/

      UK /fʌn ənd geɪmz/

      • other
      • Enjoyable activities; sometimes used ironically for trouble.
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    • get along

      US /ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /ɡet əˈlɔŋ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
      • To manage with what you have, e.g. money
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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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    • go with the flow

      US /goʊ wɪð ðə floʊ/

      UK /gəu wɪð ðə fləu/

      • other
      • To accept and adapt to events without resistance.
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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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    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
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    • hairdresser

      US /ˈhɛrˌdrɛsɚ/

      UK /ˈheədresə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who cuts or beautifies hair as a job
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    • hang

      US /hæŋ/

      UK /hæŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
      • To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To float, move softly, or remain in the air
      • To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
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    • hang out

      US /hæŋ aʊt/

      UK /hæŋ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
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    • hanging out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
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    • have a heart

      US /hæv ə hɑrt/

      UK /hæv ə hɑ:t/

      • other
      • Show mercy or compassion to someone.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hear things

      US /hɪr θɪŋz/

      UK /hɪə θɪŋz/

      • other
      • To imagine hearing sounds or voices that are not real.
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    • hilarious

      US /hɪˈlɛriəs, -ˈlær-, haɪ-/

      UK /hɪˈleəriəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely amusing; very funny
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    • hometown

      US /ˈhomˈtaʊn/

      UK /'həʊmtaʊn/

      • Noun
      • Town (or city) where you grew up or where you live
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    • in a while

      US /ɪn e hwaɪl/

      UK /in ə hwail/

      • Phrase
      • In a short period of time; soon.
      • For a short period of time; soon.
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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 mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • interpret

      US /ɪnˈtɚprɪt/

      UK /ɪn'tɜ:prɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To express so that others understand it
      • To translate what is said into another language
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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    • keep up with the Joneses

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • To try to own all the same expensive objects and do all the same things as your friends or neighbours, in order to seem as successful as them
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    • kind of sad

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Slightly sad; a little bit melancholy.
      • Moderately sad; not extremely upset, but not happy either.
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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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    • larger than life

      US /ˈlɑrdʒɚ ðən laɪf/

      UK /ˈlɑ:dʒə ðən laɪf/

      • other
      • Very exciting, impressive, or with personality beyond normal limits.
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    • like anything

      US /laɪk ˈɛniθɪŋ/

      UK /laɪk ˈeniθɪŋ/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
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    • lip

      US /lɪp/

      UK /lɪp/

      • Noun
      • Edge of a hole or container
      • Top and bottom part of the outside of your mouth
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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 for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • make out with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To kiss someone passionately.
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    • mic

      US /maɪk/

      UK /maɪk/

      • Noun
      • Short for 'microphone'
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    • moderator

      US /ˈmɑdəˌretɚ/

      UK /ˈmɒdəreɪtə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person hosting a discussion
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    • nail

      US /nel/

      UK /neɪl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
      • Hard part at the end of your finger
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach things together with metal nails
      • To catch someone doing an illegal activity
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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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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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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 tour

      US /ɑn tʊr/

      UK /ɔn tuə/

      • Noun
      • Time a soldier is away from home for work
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    • once in a while

      US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; not very often.
      • Occasionally; not very often.
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
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    • outfit

      US /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

      UK /'aʊtfɪt/

      • Noun
      • A set of clothing (with accessories)
      • Transitive Verb
      • To provide with clothing and other things
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • over to

      US

      UK

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

      US /pes/

      UK /peɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
      • Single step, often used to measure a distance
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To set and control your speed, as in a race
      • To walk with slow purposeful steps
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    • parody

      US /ˈpærədi/

      UK /ˈpærədi/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Humorous or satirical imitations of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To produce a parody of.
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    • play along

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cooperate or pretend to cooperate with someone
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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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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
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    • shut up

      US /ʃʌt ʌp/

      UK /ʃʌt ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close something, e.g. a shop
      • To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
      • Interjection
      • An expression of disbelief or surprise
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    • sketch

      US /skɛtʃ/

      UK /sketʃ/

      • Noun
      • Brief account of something without many details
      • A drawing made quickly that lacks detail
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a rough plan or idea of something
      • To draw images roughly with a pencil
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    • slash

      US /slæʃ/

      UK /slæʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Line ( / ) used in writing
      • Long, deep cut, caused by a sharp object
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut violently with a sharp object
      • To decrease something by a large amount
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    • submit

      US /səbˈmɪt/

      UK /səbˈmɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To accept a superior force has power over you
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    • success

      US /səkˈsɛs/

      UK /sək'ses/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
      • A successful person; one who achieved their aims
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    • talent

      US /ˈtælənt/

      UK /'tælənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Natural ability of a person to do something well
      • Person with a strong natural ability in 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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    • tease

      US /tiz/

      UK /ti:z/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To purposefully bother an animal
      • To playfully embarrass or make fun of
      • Noun
      • Something said or done as a joke
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    • television program

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A segment of content intended for broadcast on television.
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    • tour

      US /tʊr/

      UK /tʊə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel to several places to perform a show
      • To visit several places for pleasure
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A trip to several places to perform a show
      • A journey to visit several places for pleasure
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    • try out

      US /traɪ aʊt/

      UK /trai aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to win a place on a team in a group
      • To test briefly to determine how well it works
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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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    • 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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    • whip

      US /hwɪp, wɪp/

      UK /wɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To defeat thoroughly or easily
      • To beat with a type of long rope
      • Countable Noun
      • A long rope used to hit people or animals
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    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
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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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