Vocabulary

  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • have to: Must do
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • check up on: To investigate or inspect
  • in Dutch: In trouble or disfavor with someone.
  • dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
  • stay over: To stay at someone's house for a night.
  • out of the way: Remote; isolated.
  • around the corner: Very near; close by.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
  • in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • slip in: To enter a place quietly or unnoticed.
  • on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
  • go away: To go on vacation
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
  • on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • sight in: To adjust a weapon's sights for accurate aiming.
  • for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
  • below ground: Underneath the surface of the earth.
  • gone with the wind: Completely lost or vanished without a trace.
  • aside from
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • big cheese: An important and influential person.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • way up here: At a high or elevated location, often emphasizing the distance or effort to reach it.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • set on: To attack
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • cross over: To go from one side of something to the other.
  • represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
  • consent: To agree or give approval to do something
  • etiquette: Rules regarding manners or good behavior
  • complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
  • backlash: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • apparel: Clothing
  • border: To be right next to another country or state
  • personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
  • bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
  • custom: Person's regular, daily habit or practice
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • mission: A task or role someone is given to do
  • public: Owned by the government
  • shrine: Religious place that honors a person or saint
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • exile: State of being forced to leave your country
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • fill: To make something full
  • momentous: Very important or serious
  • shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
  • delightful: Greatly pleasing or entertaining
  • mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • roof: Top of the inside a tunnel, cave, mouth etc.
  • part: Division of a book
  • site: Place that is reserved for a particular activity
  • subsidy: Money paid to keep the cost or price affordable
  • fluff: Soft light material, full of air
  • united: To join or come together for the same goal
  • cornerstone: Stone at the outer corner of two joining walls
  • famous: Excellent
  • unit: One apartment in a building
  • electric: Creating a feeling of excitement
  • clinically: With respect to treating and observing patients
  • come: To arrive at a place
  • bridge: Structure built over river, road so you can cross
  • peace: Calm and quiet state
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • emblem: Visual sign or symbol of (nation or organization)
  • literate: Being educated and having read a lot of literature
  • configure: To construct or arrange in a certain way
  • outnumber: To be larger than something in number
  • willow: Tree with drooping branches often found near water
  • spook: To scare; frighten
  • crossover: The use of a new style (especially in pop music)
  • pecan: Smooth brown oval nut
  • chinatown: Area of town with many Chinese stores, restaurants
  • backhand: Handwriting that slopes to the left
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    • also known as

      US

      UK

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

      US /əˈpærəl/

      UK /ə'pærəl/

      • Noun
      • Clothing
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    • around the corner

      US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/

      • Phrase
      • Very near; close by.
      • About to happen; approaching soon.
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • aside from

      US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/

      UK /əˈsaid frɔm/

      • Phrase
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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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    • backhand

      US /ˈbækˌhænd/

      UK /'bækhænd/

      • Noun
      • Handwriting that slopes to the left
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    • backlash

      US /ˈbækˌlæʃ/

      UK /ˈbæklæʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
      • A sudden, adverse reaction or consequence, especially in computing or technology.
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    • below ground

      US /bɪˈlo ɡraʊnd/

      UK /biˈləu ɡraund/

      • Adverb
      • Underneath the surface of the earth.
      • Adjective
      • Situated or occurring beneath the earth's surface; subterranean.
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    • big cheese

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      UK

      • Noun
      • An important and influential person.
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    • bill

      US /bɪl/

      UK /bɪl/

      • Noun
      • Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
      • Sign or poster advertising something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To request payment by handing over an invoice
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    • border

      US /ˈbɔrdɚ/

      UK /'bɔ:də(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be right next to another country or state
      • To form the edge of something
      • Noun
      • Outer part or edge of something
      • Line separating one country, state from another
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    • bridge

      US /brɪdʒ/

      UK /brɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Structure built over river, road so you can cross
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a link between; bring together
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    • check up on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To investigate or inspect
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    • chinatown

      US /ˈtʃaɪnəˌtaʊn/

      UK /ˈtʃaɪnətaʊn/

      • Noun
      • Area of town with many Chinese stores, restaurants
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    • clinically

      US /'klɪnɪklɪ/

      UK /'klɪnɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With respect to treating and observing patients
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • configure

      US /kənˈfɪgjər/

      UK /kənˈfɪgə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To construct or arrange in a certain way
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    • consent

      US /kənˈsɛnt/

      UK /kən'sent/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To agree or give approval to do something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Approval, agreement (for something to happen)
      • Official permission to do something
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

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

      US /krɔs ˈovɚ/

      UK /krɔs ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go from one side of something to the other.
      • To become popular with a different type of audience.
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    • crossover

      US /ˈkrɔsˌovɚ, ˈkrɑs-/

      UK /'krɒsəʊvə(r)/

      • Noun
      • The use of a new style (especially in pop music)
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    • custom

      US /ˈkʌstəm/

      UK /ˈkʌstəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person's regular, daily habit or practice
      • Tradition that most people in a community do
      • Adjective
      • Specially made to order
      • Modified to a particular specification.
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    • delightful

      US /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/

      UK /dɪˈlaɪtfl/

      • Adjective
      • Greatly pleasing or entertaining
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    • dress up

      US /drɛs ʌp/

      UK /dres ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
      • To wear formal or fancy clothes.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To wear formal or fancy clothes.
      • To make something more attractive or elaborate.
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    • electric

      US /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/

      UK /ɪˈlektrɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Creating a feeling of excitement
      • Using electricity
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    • emblem

      US /ˈɛmbləm/

      UK /'embləm/

      • Noun
      • Visual sign or symbol of (nation or organization)
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    • etiquette

      US /ˈɛtɪˌkɛt, -kɪt/

      UK /ˈetɪket/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rules regarding manners or good behavior
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    • ever since

      US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/

      UK /ˈevə sins/

      • Adverb
      • Continuously from a past time until now.
      • Conjunction
      • From the time that; because.
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    • exile

      US /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl, ˈɛkˌsaɪl/

      UK /'eksaɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being forced to leave your country
      • Transitive Verb
      • One forced to leave their home and live elsewhere
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    • fluff

      US /flʌf/

      UK /flʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Soft light material, full of air
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
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    • for one thing

      US /fɔr wʌn θɪŋ/

      UK /fɔ: wʌn θiŋ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a reason for something.
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    • go away

      US /ɡo əˈwe/

      UK /ɡəu əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go on vacation
      • To leave; depart.
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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    • gone with the wind

      US /gɔn wɪð ðə wɪnd/

      UK /gɒn wɪð ðə wɪnd/

      • other
      • Completely lost or vanished without a trace.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in a hurry

      US /ɪn e ˈhɚri/

      UK /in ə ˈhʌri/

      • Phrase
      • Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
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    • in Dutch

      US /ɪn dʌtʃ/

      UK /in dʌtʃ/

      • other
      • In trouble or disfavor with someone.
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    • in honor of

      US /ɪn ˈɑnɚ ʌv/

      UK /in ˈɔnə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
      • As a tribute or memorial to someone or something.
      • Preposition
      • To show respect and admiration for someone.
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    • in love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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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, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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    • literate

      US /ˈlɪtərɪt/

      UK /ˈlɪtərət/

      • Adjective
      • Being educated and having read a lot of literature
      • Having the ability to read and write
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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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    • mission

      US /ˈmɪʃən/

      UK /'mɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A task or role someone is given to do
      • Special assignment given to a person or group
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    • mobile

      US /ˈmoʊbl/

      UK /'məʊbaɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to be moved or able to move
      • Able to move easily from one job, place, or social class to another.
      • Countable Noun
      • Personal phone you take with you wherever you go
      • A decorative structure that is suspended so as to turn freely in the air.
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    • momentous

      US /moʊˈmentəs/

      UK /məˈmentəs/

      • Adjective
      • Very important or serious
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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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    • of old

      US /ʌv oʊld/

      UK /əv əuld/

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

      US /ɑn bɔrd/

      UK /ɔn bɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
      • Adverb
      • On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
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    • on the beach

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
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    • on the contrary

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
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    • out of the way

      US /aʊt ʌv ði we/

      UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/

      • Adjective
      • Remote; isolated.
      • No longer obstructing or hindering.
      • Phrase
      • Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
      • Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
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    • outnumber

      US /aʊtˈnʌmbɚ/

      UK /ˌaʊtˈnʌmbə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be larger than something in number
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    • over the top

      US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/

      • Adjective
      • More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
      • So extreme that it is offensive.
      • Adverb
      • To an excessive degree; excessively.
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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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    • peace

      US /pis/

      UK /pi:s/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Calm and quiet state
      • Time when there is no war or fighting
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    • pecan

      US /pɪ'kɑ:n/

      UK /'pi:kən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Smooth brown oval nut
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    • personal

      US /ˈpɚsənəl/

      UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/

      • Adjective
      • Done by or to a particular person; individual
      • Concerning a person's private life or feelings
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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
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    • rather than

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • represent

      US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

      UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
      • To show or describe something in a particular way
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    • ride on

      US /raɪd ɑn/

      UK /raid ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
      • To depend on something for success.
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
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    • roof

      US /ruf,rʊf/

      UK /ru:f/

      • Noun
      • Top of the inside a tunnel, cave, mouth etc.
      • Cover or top of a building or car
      • Transitive Verb
      • To place a cover or top onto a building, vehicle
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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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    • set on

      US /sɛt ɑn/

      UK /set ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack
      • To cause someone to want to do something.
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    • shot

      US /ʃɑt/

      UK /ʃɒt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kick or throw a ball at a goal
      • To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
      • Countable Noun
      • An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
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    • shrine

      US /ʃraɪn/

      UK /ʃraɪn/

      • Noun
      • Religious place that honors a person or saint
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    • sight in

      US /saɪt ɪn/

      UK /saɪt ɪn/

      • other
      • To adjust a weapon's sights for accurate aiming.
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    • site

      US /saɪt/

      UK /saɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place that is reserved for a particular activity
      • Location of building work
      • Transitive Verb
      • To place something in a particular position, area
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    • slip in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a place quietly or unnoticed.
      • To insert something discreetly or subtly.
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    • spook

      US /spuk/

      UK /spu:k/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To scare; frighten
      • Noun
      • A ghost or spirit
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    • stand for

      US /stænd fɔr/

      UK /stænd fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
      • To represent or symbolize
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    • stay over

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stay at someone's house for a night.
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    • subsidy

      US /ˈsʌbsɪdi/

      UK /'sʌbsədɪ/

      • Noun
      • Money paid to keep the cost or price affordable
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

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

      US /ˈjunɪt/

      UK /ˈju:nɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • One apartment in a building
      • Group of people, e.g. soldiers, that work together
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    • united

      US /juˈnaɪtɪd/

      UK /jʊ'naɪtɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To join or come together for the same goal
      • Adjective
      • Joined or combined together
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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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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    • way up here

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At a high or elevated location, often emphasizing the distance or effort to reach it.
      • In a high-ranking position or status, often implying a distance from everyday realities.
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    • willow

      US /ˈwɪlo/

      UK /'wɪləʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tree with drooping branches often found near water
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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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