Vocabulary

  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • being creative: The state of using imagination or original ideas to create something.
  • in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • side note: A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
  • chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
  • surge: Sudden movement in one direction by many
  • strain: To remove the water from (food) using a colander
  • solitary: Done alone; spending a lot of time alone
  • spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • myth: Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
  • universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
  • vomit: Food coming back up from stomach, due to illness
  • saliva: Liquid produced by glands in the mouth
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • huge: Very very large
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • foam: Mix of a liquid and air to form a mass of bubbles
  • vacuum: Space with absolutely no air in it
  • dissolve: To cause something to end
  • skull: Structure of bones forming the face and head
  • appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
  • bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
  • flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
  • pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
  • terrible: Very bad; horrible
  • crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
  • flesh: Soft part of fruit, vegetable that can be eaten
  • mixture: Something made by combining two or more things
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • mythology: Myths of a particular culture or group of people
  • fist: Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
  • cosmic: Concerning space and the universe
  • handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • metaphorical: Using words imaginatively to reveal a similarity
  • heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
  • grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • differentiate: To see or show how things are not the same
  • bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
  • sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
  • evil: Act considered morally bad
  • maternal: Of mothers or being a mother
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
  • human: A person; a man, woman or child
  • creation: Act of making something
  • reproduction: Act or process of producing a copy of something
  • seed: A person's children; offspring
  • fling: To move yourself or a part of your body with force
  • triple: Group or set of three
  • tortoise: Slow moving animal with a hard protective shell
  • adamant: Determined not to change your opinion
  • weirder: More odd or unusual
  • gleam: A small light that shines softly; shining quality
  • seminal: Being the inspiration for future development
  • boundless: Without limits; innumerable; limitless
  • latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
  • spat: A small fight or disagreement
  • childbirth: Process of giving birth to a child
  • sickle: Curved hand tool for cutting down grass/tall plant
  • yin: In Chinese philosophy, female force joining yang
  • godly: Showing great reverence for God
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    • adamant

      US /ˈædəmənt, -ˌmænt/

      UK /ˈædəmənt/

      • Adjective
      • Determined not to change your opinion
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • approach

      US /əˈprəʊtʃ/

      UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To get close to reaching something or somewhere
      • To request someone to do something specific
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
      • Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
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    • as for

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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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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    • as opposed to

      US

      UK

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

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
      C2
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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
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    • bear

      US /bɛr/

      UK /bɛː/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept (responsibilities or duties)
      • To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
      • Countable Noun
      • Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
      • Someone who expects stock market to fall
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    • being creative

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The state of using imagination or original ideas to create something.
      • Having or showing an ability to make new things or think of new ideas.
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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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    • boundless

      US /ˈbaʊndlɪs/

      UK /ˈbaʊndləs/

      • Adjective
      • Without limits; innumerable; limitless
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    • bubble

      US /ˈbʌbəl/

      UK /ˈbʌbl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A small ball of air inside of a liquid
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a liquid) to produce bubbles, as when boiling
      • To show intense emotion, e.g. excitement, anger
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    • chaos

      US /ˈkeˌɑs/

      UK /'keɪɒs/

      • Noun (plural)
      • State of utter confusion or disorder
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Complete disorder and confusion.
      • Behavior so unpredictable as to appear random, owing to great sensitivity to small changes in conditions.
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    • childbirth

      US /ˈtʃaɪldˌbəθ/

      UK /ˈtʃaɪldbɜ:θ/

      • Noun
      • Process of giving birth to a child
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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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    • cosmic

      US /ˈkɑzmɪk/

      UK /'kɒzmɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning space and the universe
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    • creation

      US /kriˈeʃən/

      UK /krɪ'eɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of making something
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    • cut off

      US /kʌt ɔf/

      UK /kʌt ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a process, e.g. a phone call
      • To cut the end of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
      • To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
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    • differentiate

      US /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃiˌet/

      UK /ˌdɪfə'renʃɪeɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To see or show how things are not the same
      • Become distinct or specialized.
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    • dissolve

      US /dɪˈzɑ:lv/

      UK /dɪˈzɒlv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to end
      • To dismiss, e.g. a law-making body
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    • evil

      US /ˈivəl/

      UK /'i:vl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Act considered morally bad
      • Adjective
      • Morally bad; causing harm to people
      • Profoundly immoral and wicked.
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    • fist

      US /fɪst/

      UK /fɪst/

      • Noun
      • Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
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    • flesh

      US /flɛʃ/

      UK /fleʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Soft part of fruit, vegetable that can be eaten
      • The soft tissues of your body covering the bones
      • Transitive Verb
      • To clean the skin e.g. of scales from a fish
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    • fling

      US /flɪŋ/

      UK /flɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To move yourself or a part of your body with force
      • To throw or push something in a forceful manner
      • Noun
      • (Last) pleasurable experience
      • Sexual relationship that lasts for a short time
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    • flow

      US /flo/

      UK /fləʊ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of something that moves through an area
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    • foam

      US /foʊm/

      UK /fəʊm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mix of a liquid and air to form a mass of bubbles
      • A lightweight material made of a mass of small bubbles, used for insulation or padding.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To mix air and liquid to form a mass of bubbles
      • To show anger or excitement in an uncontrolled way.
      B1
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • gleam

      US /ɡlim/

      UK /gli:m/

      • Noun
      • A small light that shines softly; shining quality
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a bright, shiny quality
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    • godly

      US /ˈgɑ:dli/

      UK /ˈgɒdli/

      • Adjective
      • Showing great reverence for God
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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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    • handle

      US /ˈhændl/

      UK /'hændl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cope with or take responsibility for
      • To control a machine, car etc.
      • Countable Noun
      • The part of a door you hold to open it
      • Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
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    • heat

      US /hit/

      UK /hi:t/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of anger, excitement, or arguing
      • Particular temperature at which to cook something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make hot or hotter
      A2
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
      A2
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    • in a state

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a particular condition or situation.
      • In an emotional condition, often negative (e.g., panic, distress).
      B2
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    • in the dark

      US /ɪn ði dɑrk/

      UK /in ðə dɑ:k/

      • Adjective
      • Uninformed about something; unaware.
      • Phrase
      • In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
      • In a place with little or no light.
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    • in turn

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
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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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    • involve

      US /ɪnˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪn'vɒlv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To have or be included as a part of something
      • To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
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    • latin

      US /ˈlætn/

      UK /ˈlætɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
      • Adjective
      • Of or typical of a Spanish-speaking culture
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    • maternal

      US /məˈtɜ:rnl/

      UK /məˈtɜ:nl/

      • Adjective
      • Of mothers or being a mother
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    • metaphorical

      US /ˌmetəˈfɔ:rɪkl/

      UK /ˌmetəˈfɒrɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Using words imaginatively to reveal a similarity
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    • mixture

      US /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/

      UK /ˈmɪkstʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something made by combining two or more things
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    • myth

      US /mɪθ/

      UK /mɪθ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
      • Famous story dealing with origins of a culture
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    • mythology

      US /mɪˈθɑ:lədʒi/

      UK /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Myths of a particular culture or group of people
      • The study of myths.
      B2
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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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    • reproduction

      US /ˌriprəˈdʌkʃən/

      UK /ˌri:prəˈdʌkʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act or process of producing a copy of something
      • The process of making children
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    • saliva

      US /səˈlaɪvə/

      UK /səˈlaɪvə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Liquid produced by glands in the mouth
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    • science

      US /ˈsaɪəns/

      UK /'saɪəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Study of the physical world, based on facts
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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    • seed

      US /sid/

      UK /si:d/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A person's children; offspring
      • Part of a plant used to grow more on them
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of plants) to produce seeds for the future
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    • seminal

      US /ˈsɛmənəl/

      UK /ˈsemɪnl/

      • Adjective
      • Being the inspiration for future development
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    • sexual

      US /ˈsɛkʃuəl/

      UK /ˈsekʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Relating to men and women and their relationships
      • Of the physical activity that can produce babies
      A2
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    • sickle

      US /ˈsɪkəl/

      UK /ˈsɪkl/

      • Noun
      • Curved hand tool for cutting down grass/tall plant
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    • side note

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
      A1
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    • skull

      US /skʌl/

      UK /skʌl/

      • Noun
      • Structure of bones forming the face and head
      B2
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    • solitary

      US /ˈsɑlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'sɒlətrɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Done alone; spending a lot of time alone
      • Noun
      • A punishment to keep a person alone in a cell
      • A person who chooses to live alone
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    • spat

      US /spæt/

      UK /spæt/

      • Countable Noun
      • A small fight or disagreement
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To forcefully blow saliva out from your mouth
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    • spread

      US /sprɛd/

      UK /spred/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
      • The distance between two things
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To place over a large area; to cover a large area
      • (Of ideas, gossip) to pass to and affect others
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    • strain

      US /stren/

      UK /streɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove the water from (food) using a colander
      • To injure a muscle, leg etc. by using it too much
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Injury to a muscle, leg etc. through overuse
      • Type or variation of a disease or bacillus
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    • surge

      US /sɜ:rdʒ/

      UK /sɜ:dʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sudden movement in one direction by many
      • Sudden or unexpected increase in amount
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move unexpectedly and quickly in one direction
      • To rise to an unexpected height
      B2
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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    • terrible

      US /ˈtɛrəbəl/

      UK /ˈterəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very bad; horrible
      • Causing great fear; frightening
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • tortoise

      US /ˈtɔ:rtəs/

      UK /ˈtɔ:təs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Slow moving animal with a hard protective shell
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    • triple

      US /ˈtrɪpəl/

      UK /ˈtrɪpl/

      • Noun
      • Group or set of three
      • A hit in baseball that enables the batter to reach third base.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To multiply by three; to increase threefold.
      B2
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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
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    • universe

      US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/

      UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • All of space that contains planets and stars
      • Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
      B2
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    • vacuum

      US /ˈvækjuəm, -jum, -jəm/

      UK /'vækjʊəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Space with absolutely no air in it
      • Cleaning machine with engine that sucks up dirt
      • Transitive Verb
      • To clean (a floor) using a sucking machine
      • To seal something in a vacuum.
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    • vomit

      US /ˈvɑ:mɪt/

      UK /ˈvɒmɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food coming back up from stomach, due to illness
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To bring (blood, etc.) up and out of mouth
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    • weirder

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • More odd or unusual
      B1
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    • yin

      US /jɪn/

      UK /jɪn/

      • Noun
      • In Chinese philosophy, female force joining yang
      C2
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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    Cosmic Sexy Time, Eggs, Seeds, and Water: Crash Course World Mythology #3

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    Ever wondered how the universe and everything in it came to be? This Crash Course episode dives into fascinating creation myths, exploring cosmic eggs and world parent stories from different cultures, and you'll pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way! It's a super interesting look at violent origins and the very beginnings of existence.

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