Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
  • such as: For example; like
  • carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
  • take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • pin down: To force someone to clarify their opinion
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • below freezing: At a temperature lower than 0°C or 32°F.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
  • show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
  • turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
  • tv show: A television program.
  • interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
  • rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
  • out of the box: Thinking in an original or creative way.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
  • cake mix: A pre-mixed blend of dry ingredients for making a cake, typically requiring only the addition of wet ingredients.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • stress out: To become anxious, worried, or tense.
  • bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
  • bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
  • extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
  • recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
  • hygiene: Cleanliness; being clean
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • variety: Particular type of thing or person
  • stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
  • tiny: Very, very small
  • capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
  • attention: Taking notice of someone or something
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
  • accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
  • recipient: Someone who gets or receives something
  • major: High-ranking officer in the army
  • plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
  • wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
  • withdraw: To take money out of a bank account
  • pillow: Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
  • deodorant: Substance applied to the skin to hide body smells
  • crappy: Impolite term for not good, worthless
  • foreign: Being of a different place or country
  • allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
  • important: Having power or authority
  • ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • acceptable: Satisfactory; good enough
  • picky: Careful about deciding on things; hard to please
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
  • difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
  • prepare: To make something ready for use
  • pricey: Expensive; dear; costly
  • type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
  • blush: To turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
  • conform: To agree or be compatible with something else
  • hoodie: A cotton sweatshirt with a hood
  • gel: Thick substance, similar to jelly
  • humid: (Of air, weather) containing a lot of moisture
  • upper: Drug that improves mood or increases energy
  • debit: Amount of money taken out of an account
  • dove: To swim deep under water with an air supply
  • pancake: Flat cake of fried on both sides on a griddle, etc.
  • herbal: Being made of small plants used for food, medicine
  • shampoo: Substance used to wash the hair
  • visa: Authorization to enter a foreign country
  • bead: Small round thing made from stone, glass, liquid
  • passport: Official book of identification allowing travel
  • clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
  • deport: To force a person to leave a country
  • bran: Grain husk that contains high fiber content
  • voltage: Measured force of electricity
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    • abide by

      US /əˈbaɪd baɪ/

      UK /əˈbaid bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To follow a rule; adhere to
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    • acceptable

      US /ækˈsɛptəbəl/

      UK /əkˈseptəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Satisfactory; good enough
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    • as for

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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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 well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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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 that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

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

      US /əˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /əˈtenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Taking notice of someone or something
      • Noun
      • (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
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    • back out

      US /bæk aʊt/

      UK /bæk aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say you will now not do something you promised
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    • ban

      US /bæn/

      UK /bæn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something illegal or not allowed
      • To prohibit someone from participating in a particular online community or game.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Official action preventing something happening
      • A prohibition from participating in a particular online community or game.
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    • bead

      US /bid/

      UK /bi:d/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small round thing made from stone, glass, liquid
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    • below freezing

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • At a temperature lower than 0°C or 32°F.
      • Adverb
      • Describing weather conditions where the temperature is lower than 0°C or 32°F.
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    • blush

      US /blʌʃ/

      UK /blʌʃ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
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    • bran

      US /bræn/

      UK /bræn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Grain husk that contains high fiber content
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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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    • bring to

      US /brɪŋ tu/

      UK /briŋ tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
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    • cake mix

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A pre-mixed blend of dry ingredients for making a cake, typically requiring only the addition of wet ingredients.
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    • capital

      US /ˈkæpɪtl/

      UK /'kæpɪtl/

      • Noun
      • Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
      • Official main city of a country, province or state
      • Adjective
      • Main, or major
      • (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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    • carry on

      US /ˈkæri ɑn/

      UK /ˈkæri ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
      • To continue or keep doing something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue doing something
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    • clothe

      US /kloʊð/

      UK /kləʊð/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
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    • conform

      US /kənˈfɔrm/

      UK /kən'fɔ:m/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To agree or be compatible with something else
      • To behave according to socially acceptable conventions or standards.
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
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    • credit

      US /ˈkrɛdɪt/

      UK /'kredɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • System to buy something and pay for it later
      • Points earned instead of money
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add a certain amount of money to a total
      • To recognize someone's achievements or help
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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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    • debit

      US /ˈdɛbɪt/

      UK /ˈdebɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of money taken out of an account
      • An accounting entry that increases asset or expense accounts, and decreases liability, owner's equity, or revenue accounts.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record a debit entry in an account.
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    • deodorant

      US /diˈodərənt/

      UK /dɪ'əʊdərənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Substance applied to the skin to hide body smells
      • A preparation for application to the body to prevent or mask unpleasant odors caused by perspiration.
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    • deport

      US /dɪˈpɔrt, -ˈport/

      UK /dɪ'pɔ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To force a person to leave a country
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    • dove

      US /dʌv/

      UK /dʌv/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To swim deep under water with an air supply
      • To rapid fall through air
      • Noun
      • One preferring negotiation to armed conflict
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    • extremely

      US /ɪk'strimlɪ/

      UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is much more than usual or expected
      • Remarkably; unusually.
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    • foreign

      US /ˈfɔ:rən/

      UK /ˈfɒrən/

      • Adjective
      • Being of a different place or country
      • Strange; different from ones found at home
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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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    • gel

      US /dʒɛl/

      UK /dʒel/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thick substance, similar to jelly
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To adhere or stick together like a gel
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • herbal

      US /ˈɜ:rbl/

      UK /ˈhɜ:bl/

      • Adjective
      • Being made of small plants used for food, medicine
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    • hoodie

      US /'hʊdɪ/

      UK /'hʊdɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • A cotton sweatshirt with a hood
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    • humid

      US /ˈhjumɪd/

      UK /ˈhju:mɪd/

      • Adjective
      • (Of air, weather) containing a lot of moisture
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    • hygiene

      US /ˈhaɪˌdʒin/

      UK /ˈhaɪdʒi:n/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Cleanliness; being clean
      • Practices for maintaining personal cleanliness.
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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 mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in return

      US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/

      UK /in riˈtə:n/

      • Adverb
      • As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
      • Phrase
      • As compensation or consideration for something.
      • As a reaction or response to something.
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    • interest of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
      • A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
      • Noun
      • A legal share or right in something.
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    • major

      US /ˈmedʒɚ/

      UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • High-ranking officer in the army
      • Main subject you study at university
      • Adjective
      • Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
      • Important, serious, or large in scope, size
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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 any kind

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Of any type or variety whatsoever.
      • To any degree or extent.
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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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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • out of the box

      US /aʊt əv ðə bɑks/

      UK /aut əv ðə bɒks/

      • other
      • Thinking in an original or creative way.
      • Ready to use immediately without special preparation.
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • pancake

      US /ˈpænˌkek/

      UK /ˈpænkeɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flat cake of fried on both sides on a griddle, etc.
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    • passport

      US /ˈpæspɔ:rt/

      UK /ˈpɑ:spɔ:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • Official book of identification allowing travel
      • Noun
      • Way to achieve something
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    • picky

      US /ˈpɪki/

      UK /ˈpɪki/

      • Adjective
      • Careful about deciding on things; hard to please
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    • pillow

      US /ˈpɪlo/

      UK /'pɪləʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
      • A cushion used as decoration.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Something used to provide support or cushioning.
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    • pin down

      US /pɪn daʊn/

      UK /pin daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To force someone to clarify their opinion
      • To discover the exact details about something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To force someone to make a decision or give a clear answer.
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    • plug

      US /plʌɡ/

      UK /plʌg/

      • Noun
      • Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
      • Thing on a wire to connect to electricity supply
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use an object to block a hole
      • To promote or advertise a product
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    • pricey

      US /ˈpraɪsi/

      UK /ˈpraɪsi/

      • Adjective
      • Expensive; dear; costly
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    • rate it

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
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    • recipient

      US /rɪˈsɪpiənt/

      UK /rɪ'sɪpɪənt/

      • Noun
      • Someone who gets or receives something
      • Adjective
      • Receiving or capable of receiving.
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    • recommend

      US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

      UK /ˌrekə'mend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To advise or suggest that someone do something
      • To endorse or support something publicly.
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    • research

      US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/

      UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
      • To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Study done to discover new ideas and facts
      • A particular area or topic of study.
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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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    • shampoo

      US /ʃæmˈpu/

      UK /ʃæmˈpu:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Substance used to wash the hair
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use shampoo to wash your hair
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    • show off

      US /ʃo ɔf/

      UK /ʃəu ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
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    • stare

      US /stɛr/

      UK /steə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To look at someone or something for a long time
      • Noun
      • A long look at something or someone for a reason
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • stick

      US /stɪk/

      UK /stɪk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To push a sharp or pointed object into something
      • To join together using glue or paste
      • Countable Noun
      • Long thin piece of wood from a tree
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    • stress out

      US /strɛs aʊt/

      UK /stres aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become anxious, worried, or tense.
      • To cause someone to feel anxious, worried, or tense.
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • take with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To accept or endure something, especially something unpleasant, as a necessary part of an experience.
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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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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

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

      US /ˈtaɪni/

      UK /'taɪnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Very, very small
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    • turn away

      US /tɚn əˈwe/

      UK /tə:n əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go in a different direction; not face something
      • To stop people going into a place, club etc.
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    • tv show

      US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/

      UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/

      • Noun
      • A television program.
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    • upper

      US /ˈʌpɚ/

      UK /ˈʌpə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Drug that improves mood or increases energy
      • Something happy or encouraging
      • Adjective
      • Located above others of the same kind
      • Being the northern part of a region
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    • variety

      US /vəˈraɪɪti/

      UK /və'raɪətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Particular type of thing or person
      • The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness, or monotony.
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    • visa

      US /'vi:zə/

      UK /ˈvi:zə/

      • Countable Noun
      • Authorization to enter a foreign country
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    • voltage

      US /ˈvoʊltɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈvəʊltɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Measured force of electricity
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    • wanna

      US /ˈwɑnə/

      UK /'wɒnə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
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    • withdraw

      US /wɪðˈdrɔ, wɪθ-/

      UK /wɪð'drɔ:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take money out of a bank account
      • To pull back; move away or backward from something
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    • worth

      US /wɚθ/

      UK /wɜ:θ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
      • having a particular value, especially in money
      • Adjective
      • Having a specified value.
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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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    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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    Packing for Japan: What to bring and exchanging money!

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    VoiceTube posted on 2013/09/25
    Dreaming of Japan? This video is your ultimate packing and money exchange guide, covering everything from essential toiletries and Japanese fashion tips to how to use 7-Eleven ATMs and understand currency exchange! You'll pick up practical vocabulary and cultural insights, making your trip planning a breeze.

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