Vocabulary

  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • thankful to: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
  • in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
  • in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • last summer: The summer before this one.
  • in the west: Located in or towards the west.
  • choke off: To suppress or stop something, often by force or other means.
  • break away: To escape from a situation suddenly
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
  • close by: Near in distance; nearby.
  • at sea
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • get excited: To become enthusiastic or eager.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
  • bomb off: To leave quickly or suddenly, often without notice.
  • request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • massive: Very big; large; too big
  • sensation: (Person) attracting the interest of many people
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • navigate: To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • crowd: To force too many things, people into
  • democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
  • protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
  • relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • scary: Causing fear; frightening
  • arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
  • shelf: Flat, narrow surface on an area of rock or sand
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • row: To move a boat using oars
  • evacuate: To move people from dangerous to a safe places
  • impose: To make someone to do or endure something
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • civilian: Ordinary person who is not in the army
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • antarctica: An extremely cold continent at the south pole almost entirely below the Antarctic Circle; covered by an ice cap up to , feet deep
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • outrage: Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
  • coup: Successful taking over of a thing; sudden success
  • notably: In a way that deserves notice; particularly
  • area: Amount of measured space
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • sail: To travel across water in a boat or a ship
  • shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
  • prosecution: Lawyers acting to prove a defendant guilty
  • iceberg: Very large mass of floating ice in the sea
  • pro: Reason given in support of something
  • mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
  • chant: To repeat a word or groups of words continuously
  • ocean: Large body of salt water; a large sea
  • warn: To tell someone about possible danger
  • national: Concerning a nation as a whole
  • peaceful: In a calm and quiet state
  • stun: To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
  • solo: Being performed or done alone
  • jasmine: Plant producing flowers and a sweet smell
  • highland: Area of mountains far above sea level
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    • also known as

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Also called; alternatively named.
      • Identified by another term; synonymous with.
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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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 sea

      US /æt si/

      UK /æt si:/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Confused; not knowing what to do.
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    • bomb off

      US /bɑm ɔf/

      UK /bɒm ɒf/

      • other
      • To leave quickly or suddenly, often without notice.
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    • break away

      US /brek əˈwe/

      UK /breik əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To escape from a situation suddenly
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    • bring in

      US /brɪŋ ɪn/

      UK /briŋ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To earn a certain amount of money or profits
      • To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
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    • calm down

      US /kɑm daʊn/

      UK /kɑ:m daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make or become relaxed after being stressed
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    • chant

      US /tʃænt/

      UK /tʃɑ:nt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To repeat a word or groups of words continuously
      • To say words with musical intonation
      • Noun
      • Act of saying words with a musical tone
      • Song or religious prayer made of few musical notes
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    • choke off

      US /tʃok ɔf/

      UK /tʃəuk ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suppress or stop something, often by force or other means.
      • To suffocate or deprive of air.
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    • civilian

      US /sɪˈvɪljən/

      UK /sə'vɪlɪən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Ordinary person who is not in the army
      • Adjective
      • Relating to civilians; not military.
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    • close by

      US /kloz baɪ/

      UK /kləuz bai/

      • Adverb
      • Near in distance; nearby.
      • Phrase
      • In a position or location that is near.
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    • coup

      US /ku/

      UK /ku:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Successful taking over of a thing; sudden success
      • Attempt to take control from the government
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    • crowd

      US /kraʊd/

      UK /kraʊd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To force too many things, people into
      • (Lots of people) to meet together in one place
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large group of people together in one place
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    • democracy

      US /dɪˈmɑkrəsi/

      UK /dɪ'mɒkrəsɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • System of government in which everyone is equal
      • Principles of social equality and respect for the individual within a society.
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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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    • evacuate

      US /ɪˈvækjuˌet/

      UK /ɪ'vækjʊeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To move people from dangerous to a safe places
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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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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • get excited

      US /ɡɛt ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

      UK /ɡet ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become enthusiastic or eager.
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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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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    • highland

      US /ˈhaɪlənd/

      UK /ˈhaɪlənd/

      • Noun
      • Area of mountains far above sea level
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    • iceberg

      US /ˈaɪsˌbə:ɡ/

      UK /'aɪsbɜ:ɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very large mass of floating ice in the sea
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    • impose

      US /ɪmˈpoʊz/

      UK /ɪmˈpəʊz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone to do or endure something
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    • in control

      US /ɪn kənˈtrol/

      UK /in kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
      • Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
      • Phrase
      • Having command or authority; managing effectively.
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in prison

      US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/

      UK /in ˈprizən/

      • Phrase
      • Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • in the west

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈdʒæzmɪn/

      UK /'dʒæzmɪn/

      • Noun
      • Plant producing flowers and a sweet smell
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    • last summer

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The summer before this one.
      • Phrase
      • Referring to events or memories from the previous summer.
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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    • mainland

      US /ˈmenˌlænd, -lənd/

      UK /'meɪnlænd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Main land mass of a country or continent
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or situated on the main landmass of a country or continent.
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    • massive

      US /ˈmæsɪv/

      UK /ˈmæsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Very big; large; too big
      • Large or imposing in scale or scope.
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
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    • move away

      US /muv əˈwe/

      UK /mu:v əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
      • To physically create distance; to step back or aside.
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    • national

      US /ˈnæʃənəl, ˈnæʃnəl/

      UK /'næʃnəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a nation as a whole
      • Countable Noun
      • A person of a particular country
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    • navigate

      US /ˈnævɪˌɡet/

      UK /'nævɪɡeɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
      • To deal successfully with something complex
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    • notably

      US /ˈnoʊtəbli/

      UK /ˈnəʊtəbli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that deserves notice; particularly
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    • ocean

      US /ˈoʃən/

      UK /'əʊʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Large body of salt water; a large sea
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    • on sunday

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Every Sunday; each Sunday.
      • Referring to a particular Sunday.
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    • outrage

      US /ˈaʊtˌredʒ/

      UK /'aʊtreɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause anger to due to wrong or cruel acts
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    • peaceful

      US /ˈpisfəl/

      UK /ˈpi:sfl/

      • Adjective
      • In a calm and quiet state
      • Being unlikely or unwilling to act violently
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    • pro

      US /proʊ/

      UK /prəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Reason given in support of something
      • Someone experienced and very good at something
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    • prosecution

      US /ˌprɑ:sɪˈkju:ʃn/

      UK /ˌprɒsɪˈkju:ʃn/

      • Noun
      • Lawyers acting to prove a defendant guilty
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    • protest

      US /ˈproʊtɛst/

      UK /'prəʊtest/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To argue against something in a forceful way
      • To express a strong objection or dislike
      • Noun
      • Forceful argument against something
      • Objection to something
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    • relate

      US /rɪˈlet/

      UK /rɪ'leɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demonstrate a logical relationship between
      • To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
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    • request for

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A formal application or appeal for something.
      • A solicitation or appeal for assistance, support, or contributions.
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    • row

      US /roʊ/

      UK /rəʊ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move a boat using oars
      • To argue or quarrel loudly about something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Loud argument or quarrel between people
      • Straight line of things, e.g. seats in classroom
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    • sail

      US /sel/

      UK /seɪl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel across water in a boat or a ship
      • To move along quickly and smoothly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Trip or journey on a ship
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    • security

      US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/

      UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Department in a company in charge of protection
      • Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
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    • sensation

      US /sɛnˈseʃən/

      UK /sen'seɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • (Person) attracting the interest of many people
      • Mental feeling caused by a previous experience
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    • shake

      US /ʃek/

      UK /ʃeɪk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause someone to be surprised or upset
      • To cause a belief, idea, or feeling to weaken
      • Countable Noun
      • Drink made by shaking milk with fruit or flavors
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    • shelf

      US /ʃɛlf/

      UK /ʃelf/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flat, narrow surface on an area of rock or sand
      • Flat board attached to a wall to put things on
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    • solo

      US /ˈsoʊloʊ/

      UK /ˈsəʊləʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Being performed or done alone
      • Noun
      • Activity that one does alone, e.g. playing music
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    • spark

      US /spɑrk/

      UK /spɑ:k/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small piece of burning material produced by fire
      • Tiny, brief bit of light caused by electric energy
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make tiny, brief bits of light
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    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
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    • stun

      US /stʌn/

      UK /stʌn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
      • To incapacitate using a special gun
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    • thankful to

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
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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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    • warn

      US /wɔrn/

      UK /wɔ:n/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tell someone about possible danger
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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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