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  • guest speaker: An invited speaker who gives a presentation or lecture to an audience.
  • have to: Must do
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • from the heart: In a very sincere and genuine way.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • come to think of it: Used when you suddenly remember or realize something, often leading to a change in perspective or a new thought.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • over the moon
  • wildest dreams: The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
  • major in: To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • pretty much anything: Almost everything; nearly all things.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • graduate from: To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school.
  • break up
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • blend in: To look or behave like the surrounding people so you are not easily noticed.
  • dropping out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
  • name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
  • of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
  • lay off: To stop troubling or hitting someone
  • send over: To deliver or dispatch something or someone to a particular place.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • fly into: Suddenly become very angry or emotional.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
  • ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • give it up: To stop trying to do something
  • put up with: To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • in truth: In fact; actually; really
  • burn in: To cause a permanent ghost image on a screen by displaying a static image.
  • in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
  • in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
  • overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
  • straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • native: Someone from or born in a specific country
  • represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
  • suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
  • crowd: To force too many things, people into
  • affect: To cause a change in something else
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • degree: Amount or extent of something
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • wild: In a manner which lacks control
  • soul: Central or basic part of something
  • harvest: Gathering crops from the fields; the crops
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • inspirational: Influencing someone to do something (good)
  • throat: Part of the neck that is below the chin
  • chance: The way something happens without planning
  • speech: A formal talk to an audience
  • campus: Grounds of an institution, e.g. a university
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • fill: To make something full
  • graduate: Concerning a Masters or Ph.D. university courses
  • bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
  • mythology: Myths of a particular culture or group of people
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
  • finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • whimsical: Quaintly humorous; funny in an odd way
  • mole: Small animal with dark fur that lives under ground
  • honorary: (Of a title) give as a reward, without real duties
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • affect

      US /əˈfɛkt/

      UK /ə'fekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a change in something else
      • To pretend to have or feel (something).
      • Noun
      • (Psychology) Emotion or feeling.
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    • bill

      US /bɪl/

      UK /bɪl/

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

      US /blɛnd ɪn/

      UK /blend in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look or behave like the surrounding people so you are not easily noticed.
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    • break up

      US /brek ʌp/

      UK /breik ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of party, relationship) to come to an end
      • To end something, e.g. a fight
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    • burn in

      US /bɝn ɪn/

      UK /bɜ:n in/

      • other
      • To cause a permanent ghost image on a screen by displaying a static image.
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    • campus

      US /ˈkæmpəs/

      UK /'kæmpəs/

      • Noun (plural)
      • Grounds of an institution, e.g. a university
      • Noun
      • The grounds and buildings of a university or college.
      • The grounds of a college or school.
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    • come for

      US /kʌm fɔr/

      UK /kʌm fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive to collect someone or something.
      • To attack someone.
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    • come to think of it

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used when you suddenly remember or realize something, often leading to a change in perspective or a new thought.
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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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    • degree

      US /dɪˈɡri/

      UK /dɪˈgri:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount or extent of something
      • Unit for measuring temperature or angles
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    • dropping out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take no part in a society you disapprove of
      • To quit school, a club or activity
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    • eventually

      US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

      UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/

      • Adverb
      • After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
      • At some later time; in the future
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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    • fly into

      US /flaɪ ˈɪntu/

      UK /flai ˈintu:/

      • other
      • Suddenly become very angry or emotional.
      • Move quickly into a place, usually by flying.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • from the heart

      US /frəm ðə hɑrt/

      UK /frəm ðə hɑ:t/

      • other
      • In a very sincere and genuine way.
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    • give it up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop trying to do something
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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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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    • graduate

      US /ˈɡrædʒuˌet/

      UK /'ɡrædʒʊət/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a Masters or Ph.D. university courses
      • Relating to studies beyond a bachelor's degree.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To get a degree from school, college, university
      • To move up from a position to a higher, better one
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    • graduate from

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school.
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    • guest speaker

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • An invited speaker who gives a presentation or lecture to an audience.
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    • harvest

      US /ˈhɑ:rvɪst/

      UK /ˈhɑ:vɪst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Gathering crops from the fields; the crops
      • The time of year to bring crops in from the fields
      • Transitive Verb
      • To gather ripe crops in from the fields
      • To obtain or collect something.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • honorary

      US /ˈɑ:nəreri/

      UK /ˈɒnərəri/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a title) give as a reward, without real duties
      • Given out of respect for achievements; not paid
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    • in a box

      US /ɪn ə bɑks/

      UK /ɪn ə bɒks/

      • other
      • Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
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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 hell

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a very bad or unpleasant situation
      • In the place or state of punishment of the wicked after death
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in public

      US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/

      UK /in ˈpʌblik/

      • Phrase
      • In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
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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 house

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
      • Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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    • in truth

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In fact; actually; really
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    • inspirational

      US /ˌɪnspə'reɪʃənl/

      UK /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Influencing someone to do something (good)
      • Providing or showing inspiration
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • lay off

      US /le ɔf/

      UK /lei ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop troubling or hitting someone
      • To stop employing a worker, e.g. temporarily
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    • live for

      US /liv fɔr/

      UK /liv fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
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    • major in

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.
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    • mole

      US /mol/

      UK /məʊl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small animal with dark fur that lives under ground
      • Small natural dark spot on someone's skin
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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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    • mythology

      US /mɪˈθɑ:lədʒi/

      UK /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Myths of a particular culture or group of people
      • The study of myths.
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    • name for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
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    • native

      US /ˈnetɪv/

      UK /ˈneɪtɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone from or born in a specific country
      • Original inhabitant, e.g. before others
      • Adjective
      • Caused by natural ability; innate
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

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

      US /əv eɪdʒ/

      UK /əv eɪdʒ/

      • other
      • Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
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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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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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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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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • over the moon

      US /ˈovɚ ði mun/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə mu:n/

      • Phrase
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    • overwhelming

      US /ˌovɚˈhwɛlmɪŋ, -ˈwɛl-/

      UK /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To defeat something or someone completely
      • To affect someone emotionally in a strong way
      • Adjective
      • Having too much to handle (e.g. work)
      • Very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist or decide how to react
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    • pretty much anything

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Almost everything; nearly all things.
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    • put up with

      US /pʊt ʌp wɪð/

      UK /put ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
      • To endure or accept something undesirable.
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    • represent

      US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

      UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/

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

      US /raɪd ɑn/

      UK /raid ɔn/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deliver or dispatch something or someone to a particular place.
      • To transmit or transfer something electronically.
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    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

      • Noun
      • A public expression of greeting or praise.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
      • To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
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    • soul

      US /sol/

      UK /səʊl/

      • Noun
      • Central or basic part of something
      • Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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    • speech

      US /spitʃ/

      UK /spi:tʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A formal talk to an audience
      • Expression of ideas or opinions by talking
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    • straight

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Not having curves, bends, or angles
      • Not gay; heterosexual
      • Adverb
      • in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
      • In a straight line; directly.
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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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    • suck

      US /sʌk/

      UK /sʌk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
      • Transitive Verb
      • To pull or remove something with great power
      • To attract someone; make someone interested
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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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    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
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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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    • 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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    • throat

      US /θroʊt/

      UK /θrəʊt/

      • Noun
      • Part of the neck that is below the chin
      • The passage in the neck through which food and air pass.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To utter or express with the throat; to sing.
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    • up against

      US /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      • Phrase
      • Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
      • In close proximity or contact with something.
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    • whimsical

      US /ˈhwɪmzɪkəl, ˈwɪm-/

      UK /ˈwɪmzɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Quaintly humorous; funny in an odd way
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    • wild

      US /waɪld/

      UK /waɪld/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner which lacks control
      • Adjective
      • Living in nature; not tame
      • (Of land) not developed by people
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    • wildest dreams

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
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    • with the exception of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Excluding; not including.
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    • without further ado

      US /wɪðˈaʊt ˈfɚðɚ əˈdu/

      UK /wiˈðaut ˈfə:ðə əˈdu:/

      • Phrase
      • Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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