Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • by means of: Using; with the help of.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • beg the question: To assume the conclusion in one's argument; to use a premise that is the same as the conclusion you are trying to prove.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • this day and age: The present period or modern times.
  • in this day and age: In the present time; nowadays.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • every kind of: Each and all types of something; all varieties of.
  • in comparison: When compared to something else.
  • such as: For example; like
  • in one piece: Undamaged; whole; not broken or harmed.
  • look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
  • have to: Must do
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
  • in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
  • as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • show: To be easily seen or displayed
  • drawn: To attract attention to someone or something
  • watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
  • love: Person's name
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
  • day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • big: Popular
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • live: To be alive
  • story: One of many floors or levels in a building
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • toothbrush: Small brush with long handle used to clean teeth
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
  • poster: A large, printed notice or picture
  • click: To work well with someone or something
  • craziness: Insanity; strangeness
  • medium: Method of expressing ideas or feelings
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • sex: State of being male or female
  • breast: Fleshy part of a woman's body for feeding babies
  • obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
  • progressively: In a progressive manner
  • comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
  • nowadays: At the present time; now
  • accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • extreme: Very great in degree
  • female: Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
  • purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
  • tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
  • decade: Period of 10 years
  • response: Something said/written as an answer to something
  • spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
  • concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • praise: To express approval of something or someone
  • visibly: So as to be seen or noticed
  • emphasize: To stress the items that are important
  • distract: To draw someone's attention away from something
  • daylight: Light of the sun during the day
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • descend: To go down; to move from a higher to a lower place
  • glorify: To praise for achievements (not always rightly)
  • moderation: Decrease in the amount of something that is high
  • vague: Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
  • catering: To cook or serve at a party, etc. for a fee
  • inclusion: Act of including; person, thing that is included
  • derive: To come from another thing
  • dignity: Person of high rank deserving respect
  • predominant: Having more power or influence than others
  • subconsciously: From the subconscious mind
  • condemn: To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
  • sneak: To move around in a way so no one will see you
  • stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
  • anime: A form of Japanese animation
  • rant: To talk on and on in an excited or confused way
  • fuck: Vulgar term used as an intensifier
  • genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
  • ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
  • immersion: Complete mental attention, e.g. when reading
  • otaku: Geek; a person who follows a hobby very intensely
  • lingo: Language or dialect
  • tit: Slang name for a woman's breast
  • incest: Sexual intercourse between close relatives
  • tentacle: Long thin arm of some animals like an octopus
  • horny: Feeling great sexual desire
  • dodgy: Slightly dishonest; not quite right
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    • allow me

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
      • A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
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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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    • 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 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 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 with

      US /æz wɪð/

      UK /æz wið/

      • Preposition
      • In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
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    • ass

      US /æs/

      UK /æs/

      • Noun
      • (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
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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.
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    • at the same time

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      UK

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

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • beg the question

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To assume the conclusion in one's argument; to use a premise that is the same as the conclusion you are trying to prove.
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    • breast

      US /brɛst/

      UK /brest/

      • Countable Noun
      • Fleshy part of a woman's body for feeding babies
      • (Poetic) upper front part of the body; the heart
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    • by means of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using; with the help of.
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    • catering

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cook or serve at a party, etc. for a fee
      • To handle or deal with; provide what is needed
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Cooking or serving at a party, etc. for a fee
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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    • comedy

      US /ˈkɑmɪdi/

      UK /'kɒmədɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
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    • community

      US /kəˈmjunɪti/

      UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people who share a common idea or area
      • A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
      • Shared or participated in by all members of a group
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    • concept

      US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/

      UK /'kɒnsept/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Abstract idea of something or how it works
      • A plan or intention; a conception.
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    • condemn

      US /kənˈdɛm/

      UK /kənˈdem/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
      • To state strongly that person, thing is bad, wrong
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    • craziness

      US /'kreɪzɪnəs/

      UK /'kreɪzɪnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Insanity; strangeness
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    • daylight

      US /ˈdeˌlaɪt/

      UK /ˈdeɪlaɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Light of the sun during the day
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    • decade

      US /ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked/

      UK /ˈdekeɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Period of 10 years
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    • derive

      US /dɪˈraɪv/

      UK /dɪˈraɪv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come from another thing
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    • descend

      US /dɪˈsɛnd/

      UK /dɪˈsend/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To go down; to move from a higher to a lower place
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    • description

      US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

      UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/

      • Noun
      • Explanation of what something is like, looks like
      • The type or nature of someone or something.
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    • dignity

      US /ˈdɪgnəti/

      UK /ˈdɪgnəti/

      • Noun
      • Person of high rank deserving respect
      • Quality or state of deserving respect
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    • distract

      US /dɪˈstrækt/

      UK /dɪ'strækt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To draw someone's attention away from something
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    • dodgy

      US /ˈdɑdʒi/

      UK /'dɒdʒɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Slightly dishonest; not quite right
      • Dishonest or unreliable.
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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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    • emphasize

      US /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

      UK /'emfəsaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To stress the items that are important
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    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
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    • every kind of

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      UK

      • Determiner
      • Each and all types of something; all varieties of.
      • A wide assortment or range of something.
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    • extreme

      US /ɪkˈstrim/

      UK /ɪk'stri:m/

      • Adjective
      • Very great in degree
      • Farthest from a center
      • Noun
      • Effort that is thought more than is necessary
      • The furthest point or limit of something.
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    • female

      US / ˈfiˌmel/

      UK /'fi:meɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
      • Belonging to or characteristic of a woman or girl.
      • Noun
      • A woman or girl.
      • A female animal.
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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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    • forget about

      US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/

      UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
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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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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • horny

      US /ˈhɔ:rni/

      UK /ˈhɔ:ni/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling great sexual desire
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    • immersion

      US /ɪˈmə:ʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ɪˈmɜ:ʒən, -ʃən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Complete mental attention, e.g. when reading
      • The act of putting something completely under the surface of a liquid; the state of being completely under the surface of a liquid.
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    • in comparison

      US /ɪn kəmˈpærɪsən/

      UK /in kəmˈpærisən/

      • Adverb
      • When compared to something else.
      • Phrase
      • When compared to something else.
      • When considering the differences between two or more things.
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    • in itself

      US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/

      UK /in itˈself/

      • Phrase
      • Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
      • Essentially; by its very nature.
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    • in one piece

      US /ɪn wʌn pis/

      UK /in wʌn pi:s/

      • Phrase
      • Undamaged; whole; not broken or harmed.
      • Safe and unharmed, especially after a dangerous situation.
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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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, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in this day and age

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the present time; nowadays.
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    • incest

      US /ˈɪnˌsɛst/

      UK /ˈɪnsest/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sexual intercourse between close relatives
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    • inclusion

      US /ɪnˈkluʒən/

      UK /ɪnˈklu:ʒn/

      • Noun
      • Act of including; person, thing that is included
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    • lingo

      US /ˈlɪŋgoʊ/

      UK /ˈlɪŋgəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Language or dialect
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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 over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check something to see it works well; inspect
      • To examine or inspect something quickly.
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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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    • moderation

      US /ˌmɑ:dəˈreɪʃn/

      UK /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Decrease in the amount of something that is high
      • Quality of not doing to excess; restraint
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
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    • no matter

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      UK

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

      US /ˈnaʊəˌdez/

      UK /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

      • Adverb
      • At the present time; now
      • Noun
      • The current period of time; the present.
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    • obvious

      US /ˈɑbviəs/

      UK /ˈɒbviəs/

      • Adjective
      • Easily understood and clear; plain to see
      • Easy to see or notice.
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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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    • one up

      US /wʌn ʌp/

      UK /wʌn ʌp/

      • Adjective
      • In a better or more advantageous position.
      • Countable Noun
      • An extra life or chance in a video game.
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    • otaku

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Geek; a person who follows a hobby very intensely
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    • poster

      US /ˈpostɚ/

      UK /'pəʊstə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A large, printed notice or picture
      • Someone who writes and shares messages on online
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    • praise

      US /preɪz/

      UK /preɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express approval of something or someone
      • To express thanks, respect, and love
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Expression of approval of something/someone
      • Expression of thanks, respect, and love
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    • predominant

      US /prɪˈdɑ:mɪnənt/

      UK /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

      • Adjective
      • Having more power or influence than others
      • Having great influence or control.
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    • progressively

      US /prəˈɡrɛsɪvlɪ/

      UK /prəˈgresɪvli/

      • Adverb
      • In a progressive manner
      • To an increasing extent; more and more.
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    • purpose

      US /ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /'pɜ:pəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
      • A person's sense of resolve or determination.
      • Adverb
      • With clear intention or determination.
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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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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    • response

      US /rɪˈspɑns/

      UK /riˈspɔns/

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

      US /sɛks/

      UK /seks/

      • Noun
      • State of being male or female
      • Physical activity by which we produce babies
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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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    • sneak

      US /snik/

      UK /sni:k/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move around in a way so no one will see you
      • To take something somewhere/give secretly
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move around in such a way no one will see you
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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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    • stumble

      US /ˈstʌmbəl/

      UK /'stʌmbl/

      • Noun
      • Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
      • Act of tripping and almost falling
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fail to perform, e.g. when giving a speech
      • To trip and almost fall
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    • subconsciously

      US /ˌsʌbˈkɑnʃəslɪ/

      UK /ˌsʌb'kɒnʃəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • From the subconscious mind
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • tentacle

      US /ˈtɛntəkəl/

      UK /ˈtentəkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long thin arm of some animals like an octopus
      • Something that serves as one of the far-reaching arms or agents of an organization.
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • this day and age

      US /ðɪs deɪ ənd eɪdʒ/

      UK /ðɪs deɪ ənd eɪdʒ/

      • other
      • The present period or modern times.
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    • tone

      US /toʊn/

      UK /təʊn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Atmosphere or feeling in a message
      • Firmness and strength of the body's muscles
      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the quality of muscles by exercise
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    • toothbrush

      US /ˈtuθˌbrʌʃ/

      UK /ˈtu:θbrʌʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small brush with long handle used to clean teeth
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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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    • vague

      US /veɡ/

      UK /veɪɡ/

      • Adjective
      • Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
      • Being not clearly visible
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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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    • visibly

      US /ˈvɪzɪblɪ/

      UK /ˈvɪzəbli/

      • Adverb
      • So as to be seen or noticed
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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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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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    Ever wondered why anime is packed with "fanservice"? This video dives deep into the concept, explaining its origins and how it's evolved over the years, even touching on the "ecchi" genre. You'll pick up some great vocabulary for discussing media and understand why "sex sells" is a major driving force in the anime industry!

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