Vocabulary

  • at sea
  • have to: Must do
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • in terms of
  • pass from: To be transferred or transmitted from one person or thing to another.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • food source: A place or thing from which food is obtained.
  • on watch: Actively keeping guard or observing for something.
  • pop up: To appear suddenly.
  • carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
  • wash up: To clean the plates, bowls and cups after eating
  • with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
  • on time
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • head out: To leave a place; depart
  • those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
  • evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
  • for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
  • take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
  • in the open: Publicly; not secret.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
  • constant battle: A continuous and persistent struggle or conflict.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • no man's land: An unoccupied or disputed area, often dangerous.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • in the refrigerator: Located inside a refrigerator to preserve or chill.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
  • in shock: When not enough blood flows round the body
  • jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • back on to: To move backwards until reaching or touching something.
  • in unison: Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • on schedule: According to the timetable; not delayed.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
  • hang out: To spend time with your friends
  • break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • at ease
  • swim in: To move through water by using your arms and legs.
  • on the wing: In flight; flying.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
  • in actuality: In fact; in reality; actually.
  • make light of: To treat something as unimportant or less serious.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • add up to: To amount to a particular sum or total.
  • bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • in the west: Located in or towards the west.
  • back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
  • sea: Very large group of people, similar-looking things
  • fish: Animal that swims and lives in water
  • water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • small: Little in size; not big
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • food: What people and animals eat to live
  • wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
  • big: Popular
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • boat: Small form of transport for traveling on water
  • part: Division of a book
  • plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
  • sail: To travel across water in a boat or a ship
  • island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
  • north: Direction to your left when facing the rising sun
  • spoon: Tool with a rounded end for eating ice cream, etc.
  • bottle: Container with a narrow neck used to hold liquids
  • sailing: To travel across water in a boat or a ship
  • main: Most important; most often used
  • dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
  • south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • let: To allow someone to do something
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • storm: To act violently or angrily
  • ocean: Large body of salt water; a large sea
  • trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
  • pollution: Dangerous substances released into an environment
  • expedition: Long journey, often to a dangerous or new place
  • garbage: Waste material that has been thrown out
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • issue: To make something available to be used or sold
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • lab: Short for 'laboratory'
  • mile: Unit of distance; 1.6 kilometers
  • prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
  • sailor: Someone who helps sail a boat as their job
  • environmental: Of the natural world of plants and animals
  • port: City where ships can shelter during a storm
  • float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
  • surface: To give (road) a top layer
  • voyage: Long journey to a distant or unknown place
  • sample: To try (e.g. food, drink), to see if you like it
  • instant: (Food) requiring very little preparation
  • source: Piece of information; a person giving information
  • toxicity: Quality or degree of being poisonous
  • chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
  • responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
  • mission: A task or role someone is given to do
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • handful: an amount of something that can be held in one hand; small quantity or amount of people or things
  • dragon: Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
  • ignorance: Lack of information or knowledge about something
  • patch: Cover worn over an eye to protect or hide it
  • knot: Secure form of tying a rope, string etc.
  • trawl: Conical net used in fishing
  • debris: Remains of something broken or destroyed
  • marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
  • shit: A coarse term for defecation
  • skim: To remove fat, etc. from the top of a liquid
  • crossed: To put one thing over another e.g. arms
  • ingest: To eat, drink, or swallow something
  • manta: Blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl
  • confetti: Small pieces of colored paper thrown at a wedding
  • nautical: Concerning ships, sailing or sailors
  • endocrine: Concerning or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions
  • packaging: Protective wrapping for a parcel or item for sale
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    • add up to

      US /æd ʌp tu/

      UK /æd ʌp tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To amount to a particular sum or total.
      • To have a particular result or effect; to be equal to.
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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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    • 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 soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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    • at ease

      US /æt iz/

      UK /æt i:z/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Free from constraint, embarrassment, or awkwardness; relaxed.
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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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 night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • at sea

      US /æt si/

      UK /æt si:/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Confused; not knowing what to do.
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • back on to

      US /bæk ɑn tə/

      UK /bæk ɒn tə/

      • other
      • To move backwards until reaching or touching something.
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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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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • bear in mind

      US /bɛr ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /bɛə in maind/

      • Phrase
      • To remember and consider something.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remember or consider something
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    • break from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
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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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    • chemical

      US /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

      UK /ˈkemɪkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Basic substance produced by mixing elements
      • The branch of science concerned with the substances of which matter is composed, the investigation of their properties and reactions, and the use of such reactions to form new substances.
      • Adjective
      • Made of various elements
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
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    • confetti

      US /kənˈfɛti/

      UK /kənˈfeti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Small pieces of colored paper thrown at a wedding
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    • constant battle

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      UK

      • Noun
      • A continuous and persistent struggle or conflict.
      • An internal and never-ending conflict within oneself.
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    • crossed

      US /krɒst/

      UK /krɒst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To put one thing over another e.g. arms
      • To breed one type of animal or plant with another
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    • debris

      US /dəˈbri, de-, ˈdeˌbri/

      UK /dəˈbri:, deɪ-, ˈdeɪˌbri:/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Remains of something broken or destroyed
      • Accumulated fragments of rock.
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    • dragon

      US /ˈdræɡən/

      UK /ˈdrægən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
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    • environmental

      US /ɛnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl:, -ˌvaɪən/

      UK /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Of the natural world of plants and animals
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    • evidence of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
      • Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
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    • expedition

      US /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃən/

      UK /ˌekspəˈdɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Long journey, often to a dangerous or new place
      • Short trip to a specific place, e.g. for shopping
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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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    • float

      US /floʊt/

      UK /fləʊt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To sell the shares of a company publicly
      • To move slowly and easily through air
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Object designed to stay on the surface of water
      • Decorated truck used in a festival
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    • food source

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A place or thing from which food is obtained.
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    • for a minute

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a short period of time; briefly.
      • Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
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    • garbage

      US /ˈgɑ:rbɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈgɑ:bɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Waste material that has been thrown out
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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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    • 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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    • handful

      US /ˈhændˌfʊl/

      UK /'hændfʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • an amount of something that can be held in one hand; small quantity or amount of people or things
      • A thing requiring great effort to control, manage
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    • hang out

      US /hæŋ aʊt/

      UK /hæŋ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • head out

      US /hɛd aʊt/

      UK /hed aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place; depart
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    • ignorance

      US /ˈɪɡnərəns/

      UK /ˈɪgnərəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of information or knowledge about something
      • Deliberate avoidance of knowledge or information.
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    • in actuality

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In fact; in reality; actually.
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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 shock

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • When not enough blood flows round the body
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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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 open

      US /ɪn ði ˈopən/

      UK /in ðə ˈəupən/

      • Phrase
      • Publicly; not secret.
      • Outdoors; not inside a building or covered space.
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    • in the refrigerator

      US /ɪn ðə rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌreɪɾɚ/

      UK /in ðə rɪˈfridʒəreitə/

      • other
      • Located inside a refrigerator to preserve or chill.
      • other
      • Put aside or postponed, not currently active.
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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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    • 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 unison

      US /ɪn ˈjunɪsən/

      UK /in ˈju:nɪsən/

      • Adverb
      • Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
      • Adjective
      • Performing the same notes or movements at the same time.
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    • ingest

      US /ɪn'dʒest/

      UK /ɪnˈdʒest/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To eat, drink, or swallow something
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    • instant

      US /ˈɪnstənt/

      UK /ˈɪnstənt/

      • Adjective
      • (Food) requiring very little preparation
      • Occurring immediately
      • Noun
      • A very short period of time
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    • issue

      US /ˈɪʃu/

      UK /'ɪʃu:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something available to be used or sold
      • To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
      • Single edition of a magazine
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    • jump out

      US /dʒʌmp aʊt/

      UK /dʒʌmp aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
      • To be very obvious or easily noticeable.
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    • knot

      US /nɑ:t/

      UK /nɒt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Secure form of tying a rope, string etc.
      • A small group of people or things.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To tie string, rope etc. firmly to stop it undoing
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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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    • lab

      US /læb/

      UK /læb/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Short for 'laboratory'
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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 for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • make light of

      US /ˈmek laɪt ʌv/

      UK /ˈmeik lait ɔv/

      • other
      • To treat something as unimportant or less serious.
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    • manta

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl
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    • marine

      US /məˈrin/

      UK /mə'ri:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
      • Adjective
      • Of the ocean or ocean plants and animals
      • Concerning sailing or doing business by sea
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    • mission

      US /ˈmɪʃən/

      UK /'mɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A task or role someone is given to do
      • Special assignment given to a person or group
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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    • nautical

      US /ˈnɔtɪkəl/

      UK /ˈnɔ:tɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning ships, sailing or sailors
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    • no man's land

      US /no mænz lænd/

      UK /nəʊ mænz lænd/

      • other
      • An unoccupied or disputed area, often dangerous.
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    • ocean

      US /ˈoʃən/

      UK /'əʊʃn/

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

      US /ʌv oʊld/

      UK /əv əuld/

      • other
      • From a long time ago; in the past.
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    • on board

      US /ɑn bɔrd/

      UK /ɔn bɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
      • Adverb
      • On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
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    • on schedule

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • According to the timetable; not delayed.
      • Adjective
      • Planned or expected to happen at a particular time.
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    • on the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
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    • on the surface

      US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/

      • Phrase
      • Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
      • Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
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    • on the whole

      US /ɑn ði hol/

      UK /ɔn ðə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything; generally.
      • In summary; taking everything into consideration.
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    • on the wing

      US /ɑn ði wɪŋ/

      UK /ɔn ðə wiŋ/

      • Phrase
      • In flight; flying.
      • Traveling or moving quickly from place to place.
      • Adjective
      • In motion or in the process of being transported.
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    • on time

      US /ɑn taɪm/

      UK /ɔn taim/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Arriving at or done by the required time
      • Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
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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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    • on watch

      US /ɑn wɑtʃ/

      UK /ɒn wɒtʃ/

      • other
      • Actively keeping guard or observing for something.
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    • out of it

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
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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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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • pass from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be transferred or transmitted from one person or thing to another.
      • To be inherited or bequeathed from one person to another.
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    • patch

      US /pætʃ/

      UK /pætʃ/

      • Noun
      • Cover worn over an eye to protect or hide it
      • Piece of ground on vegetation grows
      • Transitive Verb
      • To join or unite, e.g. two phone calls
      • To repair hole by sewing a piece of cloth over it
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    • plastic

      US /ˈplæstɪk/

      UK /'plæstɪk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
      • Adjective
      • Being easily formed or shaped
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    • point at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
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    • pollution

      US /pəˈluʃən/

      UK /pəˈlu:ʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Dangerous substances released into an environment
      • The action of polluting; the state of being polluted.
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    • pop up

      US /pɑp ʌp/

      UK /pɔp ʌp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear suddenly.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appear suddenly and unexpectedly.
      • To appear on a computer screen.
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    • port

      US /pɔrt, port/

      UK /pɔ:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • City where ships can shelter during a storm
      • Left side of a ship when facing forward
      • Transitive Verb
      • To move data from one computer system to another
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    • prove

      US /pruv/

      UK /pru:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
      • To test the quality or worth of something.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To turn out to be; be found to be.
      A2TOEIC
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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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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    • responsibility

      US /rɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /rɪˌspɒnsə'bɪlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
      • A thing to be done because it is morally correct
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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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    • 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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    • sailing

      US /ˈselɪŋ/

      UK /ˈseɪlɪŋ/

      • 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
      • The activity of using boats with sails
      A2
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    • sailor

      US /ˈselɚ/

      UK /ˈseɪlə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who helps sail a boat as their job
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    • sample

      US /ˈsæmpl/

      UK /ˈsɑ:mpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try (e.g. food, drink), to see if you like it
      • Noun
      • A small quantity of something used as a taster
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    • skim

      US /skɪm/

      UK /skɪm/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove fat, etc. from the top of a liquid
      • To read rapidly to find the main points or ideas
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fly over a surface without touching it
      B1TOEIC
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    • source

      US /sɔrs, sors/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of information; a person giving information
      • Place from which something necessary comes
      • Adjective
      • Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
      A2TOEIC
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    • spoon

      US /spun/

      UK /spu:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tool with a rounded end for eating ice cream, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To serve ice cream, etc. using a spoon
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    • step back

      US /stɛp bæk/

      UK /step bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move backwards; to move away from something.
      • To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
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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
      B1
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    • surface

      US /ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /'sɜ:fɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give (road) a top layer
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
      • To come to the top of something; emerge
      A2TOEIC
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    • swim in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move through water by using your arms and legs.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a lot of something.
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    • take in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To allow to enter; receive as a guest
      • To include or add
      • Transitive Verb
      • To absorb (liquid).
      • To understand or comprehend something.
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
      A1
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
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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
      A1
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    • those times

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
      • A specific era or period in history.
      A1
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    • toxicity

      US /tɑ:kˈsɪsəti/

      UK /tɒkˈsɪsəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality or degree of being poisonous
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    • trash

      US /træʃ/

      UK /træʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Garbage or anything that is worthless
      • Transitive Verb
      • To throw away in the garbage
      • To criticize; claim person/thing is inferior
      B2TOEIC
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    • trawl

      US /trɔl/

      UK /trɔ:l/

      • Countable Noun
      • Conical net used in fishing
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To search for information on the internet
      B2
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    • voyage

      US /ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/

      UK /'vɔɪɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Long journey to a distant or unknown place
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To take a sea journey to a different or new place
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    • walk away

      US /wɔk əˈwe/

      UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
      • To choose not to be involved in something.
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    • wash up

      US /wɑʃ ʌp/

      UK /wɔʃ ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • To clean the plates, bowls and cups after eating
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wash one's hands and face; to clean dishes after a meal.
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    • with regard to

      US /wɪð rɪˈɡɑrd tu/

      UK /wið riˈɡɑ:d tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning; in relation to.
      A1
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    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
      A1
      More
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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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