Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in the west: Located in or towards the west.
  • as it stands: In the present condition or situation.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • deal with
  • break out
  • in terms of
  • become popular: To start to be liked by many people.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • to an extent: Partly or in some degree.
  • for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
  • of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
  • in perspective: Considered in relation to other things, so as to judge what is truly important.
  • yes and no: An ambivalent or uncertain answer; a response that is neither a clear affirmation nor a clear denial.
  • at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • in all honesty: Speaking truthfully and sincerely; frankly.
  • contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
  • complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
  • revolve around: To have something as a main subject or purpose.
  • despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • stand around: To spend time standing without doing anything useful or important.
  • walk down: To walk along or down something.
  • work out
  • stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
  • for too long: For an excessively extended period.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • connected with: Related to; associated with.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • check out
  • come: To arrive at a place
  • school: Large group of fish that swim together
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • show: To be easily seen or displayed
  • love: Person's name
  • live: To be alive
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • movie: Motion picture; film
  • watering: (Of the eyes) to produce tears
  • part: Division of a book
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
  • hobby: Regular activity done in free time, for pleasure
  • news: Broadcast on radio or TV about recent events
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • story: One of many floors or levels in a building
  • friendly: Acting like a friend; kind and helpful
  • fan: To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
  • airing: To expose to the outside, to dry or freshen
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • medium: Method of expressing ideas or feelings
  • animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
  • chance: The way something happens without planning
  • super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
  • interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
  • arguably: Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
  • public: Owned by the government
  • discussion: Any long communication about a particular topic
  • creative: Having the ability to make something new
  • topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
  • previous: Existing or happening before the present time
  • plentiful: Existing in large amounts or numbers
  • mature: Behaving like an adult
  • image: Picture, sculpture or painting of something
  • popularity: State of being liked or supported by many people
  • response: Something said/written as an answer to something
  • highly: In a manner that shows approval
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • childish: Typical of a child in being silly or immature
  • feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
  • plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
  • weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
  • domestically: With respect to your own country
  • acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
  • acclaimed: To give strong or public praise to
  • disgust: Strong feeling of dislike for something
  • rarity: Being not often done; something rarely seen
  • exceed: To be greater in number, degree than something
  • humorous: Being funny or causing someone to laugh
  • glorify: To praise for achievements (not always rightly)
  • mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
  • groan: To make a deep sound from despair, pain etc.
  • gritty: Showing strong determination
  • indulge: To let someone else have or do what they want
  • anime: A form of Japanese animation
  • rant: To talk on and on in an excited or confused way
  • niche: Small part of a market representing an opportunity
  • obscure: To hide something to make it difficult to be seen
  • genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
  • longtime: Concerning for a long duration
  • masturbation: Stimulation of the genitals for sexual pleasure
  • clique: Close group of people who tend to exclude others
  • edgy: Feelings of tension and anxiety
  • rave: A dance party with loud music
  • revolve: To move something in a circular motion
  • contend: To struggle or compete for
  • demographic: Group of people with similar characteristics
  • avid: Very eager (fan, collector of something, etc.)
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    • acclaimed

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give strong or public praise to
      • Adjective
      • Publicly praised; celebrated.
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    • acknowledge

      US /ækˈnɑlɪdʒ/

      UK /ək'nɒlɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
      • To say you accept the truth or value of something
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    • airing

      US /ˈɛrɪŋ/

      UK /ˈeərɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To expose to the outside, to dry or freshen
      • To broadcast a TV or radio show
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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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    • animation

      US /ˌænəˈmeʃən/

      UK /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
      • Liveliness or energy in behavior or expression.
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    • anime

      US /ˈænəˌme/

      UK /ˈænɪmeɪ/

      • Noun
      • A form of Japanese animation
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    • answer to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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    • arguably

      US /ˈɑːrɡjuəbli/

      UK /ˈɑ:gjuəbli/

      • Adverb
      • Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
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    • as a whole

      US /æz e hol/

      UK /æz ə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything together; in general.
      • Complete; not divided or incomplete.
      • Adjective
      • Complete; not divided or fragmented.
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    • as it stands

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the present condition or situation.
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    • at the most

      US /ət ðə ˈmoʊst/

      UK /ət ðə ˈməust/

      • other
      • No more than; maximum amount or degree.
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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    • avid

      US /ˈævɪd/

      UK /'ævɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Very eager (fan, collector of something, etc.)
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    • become popular

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To start to be liked by many people.
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    • break out

      US /brek aʊt/

      UK /breik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To isolate some information from other data
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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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    • childish

      US /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/

      UK /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Typical of a child in being silly or immature
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    • clique

      US /klik, klɪk/

      UK /kli:k/

      • Noun
      • Close group of people who tend to exclude others
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    • complete with

      US /kəmˈplit wɪð/

      UK /kəmˈpli:t wið/

      • Phrase
      • Having something as an extra part or feature.
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    • connected with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Related to; associated with.
      • Involved with; having a relationship with.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • Was associated or linked to someone or something.
      • Felt understanding or empathy with someone or something.
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    • contend

      US /kənˈtɛnd/

      UK /kən'tend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To struggle or compete for
      • To argue or state something in a strong way
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    • contend with

      US /kənˈtɛnd wɪð/

      UK /kənˈtend wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To struggle or deal with something difficult.
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    • creative

      US /kriˈetɪv/

      UK /krɪ'eɪtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having the ability to make something new
      • Having the ability to create; imaginative and original.
      • Noun
      • A person whose job involves creative work.
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

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

      US /ˌdemə'ɡræfɪk/

      UK /ˌdemə'ɡræfɪk/

      • Noun
      • Group of people with similar characteristics
      • A particular sector of a population.
      • Adjective
      • Characterizing human populations
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    • despite the fact

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      UK

      • Preposition
      • In spite of; notwithstanding.
      • Conjunction
      • Even though; although.
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    • discussion

      US /dɪˈskʌʃən/

      UK /dɪˈskʌʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Any long communication about a particular topic
      • A detailed treatment of a topic in writing.
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    • disgust

      US /dɪsˈɡʌst/

      UK /dɪs'ɡʌst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong feeling of dislike for something
      • Something that causes a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a strong negative reaction or feeling
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    • domestically

      US /də'mestɪklɪ/

      UK /də'mestɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With respect to your own country
      • In a way that relates to the home, household, or family affairs
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • edgy

      US /ˈɛdʒi/

      UK /ˈedʒi/

      • Adjective
      • Feelings of tension and anxiety
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    • exceed

      US /ɪkˈsid/

      UK /ɪk'si:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be greater in number, degree than something
      • To go above or beyond a limit or rule
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    • fan

      US /fæn/

      UK /fæn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
      • To use a device to cool yourself, something
      • Countable Noun
      • Thing you wave in front of your face to stay cool
      • Someone who admires a famous person, sport etc.
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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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    • for that matter

      US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/

      UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
      • Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
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    • for too long

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • For an excessively extended period.
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    • friendly

      US /ˈfrɛndli/

      UK /ˈfrendli/

      • Adjective
      • Acting like a friend; kind and helpful
      • Easy to use or understand
      • Noun
      • Game played not in a competition
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    • genre

      US /ˈʒɑnrə/

      UK /'ʒɒ̃rə/

      • Noun
      • Category of art, music with its own qualities
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    • glorify

      US /ˈɡlɔrəˌfaɪ, ˈɡlor-/

      UK /'ɡlɔ:rɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To praise for achievements (not always rightly)
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    • gritty

      US /ˈɡrɪti/

      UK /ˈgrɪti/

      • Adjective
      • Showing strong determination
      • Having the texture of very small particles or sand
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    • groan

      US /groʊn/

      UK /grəʊn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a deep sound from despair, pain etc.
      • Noun
      • Deep sound from the throat from despair, pain etc.
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    • humorous

      US /ˈhjumərəs/

      UK /ˈhju:mərəs/

      • Adjective
      • Being funny or causing someone to laugh
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    • image

      US /ˈɪmɪdʒ/

      UK /'ɪmɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Picture, sculpture or painting of something
      • General idea or opinion of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To obtain pictures by scanning them with a machine
      • To create a visual representation of something.
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    • in all honesty

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Speaking truthfully and sincerely; frankly.
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • in perspective

      US /ɪn pɚˈspɛktɪv/

      UK /in pəˈspektiv/

      • Phrase
      • Considered in relation to other things, so as to judge what is truly important.
      • Adverb
      • Judged in relation to other things and so not seeming as bad or extreme.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • in the west

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located in or towards the west.
      • Located in the western part of a country or region.
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    • indulge

      US /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

      UK /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To let someone else have or do what they want
      • To allow to do more pleasurable things than normal
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    • longtime

      US /'lɒŋtaɪm/

      UK /'lɒŋtaɪm/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning for a long duration
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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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    • mainstream

      US /ˈmenˌstrim/

      UK /ˈmeɪnstri:m/

      • Noun
      • Prevailing current of thought
      • Adjective
      • considered normal, and having or using ideas, beliefs, etc. that are accepted by most people
      • Considered normal because it reflects what is done or accepted by most people
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    • masturbation

      US /ˌmæstɚˈbeʃən/

      UK /ˌmæstə'beɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Stimulation of the genitals for sexual pleasure
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    • mature

      US /məˈtʃʊr/

      UK /məˈtʃʊə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Behaving like an adult
      • Being fully developed physically
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Wine, cheese) To age to improve its taste
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    • medium

      US /ˈmidiəm/

      UK /'mi:dɪəm/

      • Noun
      • Method of expressing ideas or feelings
      • Something available in a middle size or condition
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    • niche

      US /ni:ʃ/

      UK /nɪtʃ/

      • Noun
      • Small part of a market representing an opportunity
      • Area with all specific plant/animal needs to live
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To specialize in a particular market segment or area.
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    • obscure

      US /əbˈskjʊr/

      UK /əbˈskjʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide something to make it difficult to be seen
      • Make unclear, vague, or difficult to understand.
      • Adjective
      • Being confusing and difficult to understand
      • Not famous; unknown by most people
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    • of interest

      US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/

      UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/

      • other
      • Relevant or important to someone or something.
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    • opinion

      US /əˈpɪnjən/

      UK /əˈpɪnjən/

      • Noun
      • Court judge's statement why a decision was made
      • A person's thoughts on a topic
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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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    • plentiful

      US /ˈplɛntɪfəl/

      UK /ˈplentɪfl/

      • Adjective
      • Existing in large amounts or numbers
      • More than sufficient; ample.
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    • plot

      US /plɑt/

      UK /plɒt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
      • Series of events that form the main story
      • Transitive Verb
      • To mark a path, etc. on a map, using lines or dots
      • To devise or develop a dramatic storyline
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    • popularity

      US /ˌpɑ:pjuˈlærəti/

      UK /ˌpɒpjuˈlærəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being liked or supported by many people
      • The extent to which something is widespread or commonly liked.
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    • previous

      US /ˈpriviəs/

      UK /ˈpri:viəs/

      • Adjective
      • Existing or happening before the present time
      • Existing or occurring immediately before in time or order.
      • Noun
      • A button or link that allows navigation to a preceding item or page.
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    • rant

      US /rænt/

      UK /rænt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To talk on and on in an excited or confused way
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    • rarity

      US /ˈrerəti/

      UK /ˈreərəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Being not often done; something rarely seen
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    • rave

      US /rev/

      UK /reɪv/

      • Countable Noun
      • A dance party with loud music
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To shower praise upon; speak very highly of
      • To speak or shout loudly, angrily or as if crazy
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    • response

      US /rɪˈspɑns/

      UK /riˈspɔns/

      • Noun
      • Something said/written as an answer to something
      • Reaction to something that has occurred
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    • revolve

      US /rɪˈvɑ:lv/

      UK /rɪˈvɒlv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something in a circular motion
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    • revolve around

      US /rɪˈvɑlv əˈraʊnd/

      UK /riˈvɔlv əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a main subject or purpose.
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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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    • stand around

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time standing without doing anything useful or important.
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    • stay away

      US /ste əˈwe/

      UK /stei əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
      • To remain absent from a place or event.
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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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    • super

      US /ˈsupɚ/

      UK /ˈsu:pə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

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

      US /tə ən ɪkˈstɛnt/

      UK /tə ən ikˈstent/

      • other
      • Partly or in some degree.
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    • topic

      US /ˈtɑpɪk/

      UK /'tɒpɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Subject or issue people talk or write about
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    • walk down

      US /wɔk daʊn/

      UK /wɔ:k daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To walk along or down something.
      • To proceed along an aisle, especially at a wedding.
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    • weird

      US /wɪrd/

      UK /wɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
      • Eerily strange or disturbing.
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

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

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
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    • yes and no

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • An ambivalent or uncertain answer; a response that is neither a clear affirmation nor a clear denial.
      • A situation with both positive and negative aspects; a qualified affirmation.
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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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