Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • have to: Must do
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • back in the day: In the past; in former times.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • look away: To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • pull in: To arrest person and take them to police station
  • tv show: A television program.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
  • jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
  • accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
  • gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
  • delicate: Easily broken or damaged
  • positive: Showing agreement or support for something
  • therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
  • mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
  • pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
  • draw: To attract attention to someone or something
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • factor: Something that influences a result
  • racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
  • bullet: Metal object fired from a gun
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • delicacy: Something pleasing because of its good taste
  • genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • smack: To slap or hit, e.g. with a resounding noise
  • gather: To bring objects together into one place
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
  • embryo: Tiny plant stored inside a seed
  • basement: Floor or room in a building beneath the ground
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
  • halfway: A middle point between two extremes
  • principal: Leading person in a group of musicians or dancers
  • yolk: Yellow central part of a bird's egg
  • check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
  • tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
  • problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
  • iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
  • stupid: Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
  • cousin: Child of your uncle or aunt
  • creation: Act of making something
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • kid: Child or young person
  • stylish: Having elegance or taste in manners or dress
  • dab: Light and quick touch
  • bull: Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
  • ugly: (E.g. of a situation) bad; likely to turn nasty
  • tint: Small quantity of a specific color
  • civic: Of a town or city; of rights or duties of citizens
  • lurch: A sudden forward movement
  • promo: Shortened form of 'promotion' (advertising)
  • latino: Person with a Spanish-speaking background
  • seafood: Fish, shellfish, etc. that can be eaten
  • snapper: Large sharp-toothed marine food and sport fish
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    • accent

      US /ˈækˌsɛnt/

      UK /'æksent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
      • Noun
      • Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
      • Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
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    • back in the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the past; in former times.
      • Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
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    • ballot

      US /ˈbælət/

      UK /'bælət/

      • Countable Noun
      • Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have voted in an election
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    • basement

      US /ˈbesmənt/

      UK /ˈbeɪsmənt/

      • Noun
      • Floor or room in a building beneath the ground
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    • bull

      US /bʊl/

      UK /bʊl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Nonsense; untrue or foolish statements
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    • bullet

      US /ˈbʊlɪt/

      UK /'bʊlɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Metal object fired from a gun
      • Dot at the beginning of each line in a list
      • Adjective
      • Very fast.
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    • category

      US /ˈkætɪˌɡɔri, -ˌɡori/

      UK /ˈkætəgəri/

      • Noun
      • Groups of things that are similar in some way
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    • civic

      US /ˈsɪvɪk/

      UK /ˈsɪvɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Of a town or city; of rights or duties of citizens
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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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    • cousin

      US /'kʌzn/

      UK /'kʌzn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Child of your uncle or aunt
      • Something similar to or related to something else
      A2
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    • creation

      US /kriˈeʃən/

      UK /krɪ'eɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of making something
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    • culture

      US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs and customs of a particular group
      • The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
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    • dab

      US /dæb/

      UK /dæb/

      • Noun
      • Light and quick touch
      • Transitive Verb
      • To touch lightly a few times, often with a cloth
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    • delicacy

      US /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/

      UK /ˈdelɪkəsi/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something pleasing because of its good taste
      • State of being easily damaged
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    • delicate

      US /ˈdɛlɪkɪt/

      UK /'delɪkət/

      • Adjective
      • Easily broken or damaged
      • Finely made, with great care
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    • diet

      US /ˈdaɪɪt/

      UK /'daɪət/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Plan of eating to reduce weight or improve health
      • The usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal)
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    • embryo

      US /ˈɛmbriˌo/

      UK /ˈembriəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Tiny plant stored inside a seed
      • Early form of an unborn human or animal
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    • factor

      US /ˈfæktɚ/

      UK /'fæktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Something that influences a result
      • Transitive Verb
      • To consider or include in an estimate or judgment
      • To find the two numbers a number can be divided by
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
      A2
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    • from home

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or operating from one's residence.
      • Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
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    • gather

      US /ˈɡæðɚ/

      UK /ˈgæðə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring objects together into one place
      • To collect foods such as wild berries or crops
      • Noun
      • Fold in cloth, as in a full skirt
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    • genius

      US /ˈdʒinjəs/

      UK /'dʒi:nɪəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person displaying a high level of intelligence
      • The characteristic spirit of a nation, people, or place.
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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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    • gross

      US /ɡros/

      UK /ɡrəʊs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
      • Total sum of money earned before costs and taxes
      • Transitive Verb
      • To earn an amount of money before costs and taxes
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    • halfway

      US /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

      UK /ˌhɑ:fˈweɪ/

      • Adverb
      • A middle point between two extremes
      • At or to a point equidistant between two places.
      • Adjective
      • Located at or being at a point equidistant between two places.
      • Partially completed; at an intermediate stage.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • iron

      US /ˈaɪərn/

      UK /ˈaɪən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
      • Golf club with a metal head
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use a hot flat-based machine to smooth clothes
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    • jump in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a vehicle quickly.
      • To interrupt a conversation.
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    • kid

      US /kɪd/

      UK /kɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Child or young person
      • Young goat
      • Adjective
      • Made from young goat skin
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    • latino

      US /læ'ti:noʊ/

      UK /læ'ti:nəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Person with a Spanish-speaking background
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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 away

      US /lʊk əˈwe/

      UK /luk əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
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    • lurch

      US /lɜ:rtʃ/

      UK /lɜ:tʃ/

      • Noun
      • A sudden forward movement
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To suddenly move forward
      • To make an abrupt sudden movement
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    • mess

      US /mɛs/

      UK /mes/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
      • A difficult or confused situation.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something untidy or dirty
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    • positive

      US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Showing agreement or support for something
      • Being sure about something; knowing the truth
      • Noun
      • A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
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    • principal

      US /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

      UK /ˈprɪnsəpl/

      • Noun
      • Leading person in a group of musicians or dancers
      • Head teacher of a school
      • Adjective
      • Being the main or most important
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    • promo

      US /ˈproʊmoʊ/

      UK /ˈprəʊməʊ/

      • Noun
      • Shortened form of 'promotion' (advertising)
      B1
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    • pronounce

      US /prəˈnaʊns/

      UK /prə'naʊns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state something in a legal or official way
      • To give your opinion or decision about something
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    • pull in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrest person and take them to police station
      • To drive a vehicle into a small space
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    • racist

      US /'reɪsɪst/

      UK /'reɪsɪst/

      • Adjective
      • Believing that people of other races are inferior
      • Noun
      • Person who judges others negatively based on race
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    • seafood

      US /ˈsiˌfud/

      UK /'si:fu:d/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fish, shellfish, etc. that can be eaten
      B2
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    • smack

      US /smæk/

      UK /smæk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To slap or hit, e.g. with a resounding noise
      B2
      More
    • snapper

      US /ˈsnæpɚ/

      UK /'snæpə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Large sharp-toothed marine food and sport fish
      B1
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    • stupid

      US /ˈstu:pɪd/

      UK /ˈstju:pɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
      • Noun
      • A stupid person.
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    • stylish

      US /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/

      UK /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having elegance or taste in manners or dress
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • therapy

      US /ˈθɛrəpi/

      UK /'θerəpɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Treatment to help cure an illness
      • Psychological counseling to help resolve personal or emotional problems.
      B2
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    • tint

      US /tɪnt/

      UK /tɪnt/

      • Noun
      • Small quantity of a specific color
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add a small amount of color to
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    • tour

      US /tʊr/

      UK /tʊə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel to several places to perform a show
      • To visit several places for pleasure
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A trip to several places to perform a show
      • A journey to visit several places for pleasure
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    • tv show

      US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/

      UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/

      • Noun
      • A television program.
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    • ugly

      US /ˈʌɡli/

      UK /ˈʌgli/

      • Adjective
      • (E.g. of a situation) bad; likely to turn nasty
      • Unpleasant to look at; not attractive
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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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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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    • yolk

      US /joʊk/

      UK /jəʊk/

      • Noun
      • Yellow central part of a bird's egg
      B2
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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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