Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • cut down: To reduce your use of something
  • cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • knock down: To hit something so it falls down
  • drag out: To make something continue for longer than necessary.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • in half: Divided into two equal parts.
  • chop up: To cut something into small pieces.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • go: To attend or be at a place
  • to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
  • knife: Long piece of metal you use for cutting things
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • beautiful: Having dome something well
  • food: What people and animals eat to live
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
  • easy: Not hard to do; not difficult
  • eat: To put food in your mouth
  • stop: To block or close something
  • kitchen: Place where food is cooked
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • juice: Liquids (often squeezed from vegetables, fruit)
  • cut: Act/instance of reducing the size or amount of
  • mango: Tropical fruit with yellow flesh and a big stone
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • oil: A liquid used for frying foods
  • salad: Uncooked vegetables made into a dish
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • add: To include as well
  • boil: To become extremely angry or excited
  • top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
  • lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
  • crispy: Dry and breaking with a sharp sound
  • plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
  • skin: To defeat someone easily and completely
  • pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
  • shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
  • murderer: Criminal who intentionally kills someone
  • olive: Person's name
  • drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
  • score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
  • rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
  • shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
  • raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
  • gently: In a mild, careful, and soft manner
  • equal: Same in shape, size, or number
  • secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
  • chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
  • peel: Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
  • teaspoon: Small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee
  • mint: Candies with the taste of mint
  • rooting: To (cause a plant to) develop or grow roots
  • soak: To make something completely wet
  • stain: A mark or unwanted spot / thing
  • acid: Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
  • tray: A wide flat thing to carry food on
  • vinegar: Sharp-tasting liquid made from sour wine, malt etc.
  • estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
  • native: Someone from or born in a specific country
  • balance: Instrument for weighing things
  • mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
  • tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
  • refreshing: To refill a person's glass with a drink
  • newsletter: Report or open letter giving news to a group
  • pit: To use your strength, skill or wit to beat another
  • suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
  • sprinkle: To throw a little water on something
  • mustard: Spicy yellow or brown condiment used to add flavor
  • radish: Plant grown for its edible strong-tasting root
  • dill: Herb used in pickling and cooking
  • flare: To become angry or excited suddenly
  • blogger: Person who keeps and updates a blog
  • underdog: One who is not expected to win in a fight/race
  • cider: Alcoholic drink made from fermented fruit (apples)
  • fart: To break wind; to emit gas from the anus
  • tuber: Underground part of plant producing many growths
  • fibrous: Containing, having or resembling threads
  • clove: Strongly flavored spice
  • glide: To move smoothly and quietly as if without effort
  • parsley: Small, green herb used to season or garnish food
  • mimic: Someone who tries to act like another person
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    • acid

      US /ˈæsɪd/

      UK /ˈæsɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
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    • balance

      US /ˈbæləns/

      UK /ˈbæləns/

      • Noun
      • Instrument for weighing things
      • Being stable; having equal weight on both sides
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be steady by having equal weight on both sides
      • To make two or more things equal
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    • blogger

      US /'blɒɡə(r)/

      UK /'blɒɡə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who keeps and updates a blog
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    • boil

      US /bɔɪl/

      UK /bɔɪl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become extremely angry or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook in very hot water
      • To make liquids hot so they turn to gas
      A2
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    • chop

      US /tʃɑp/

      UK /tʃɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
      • To hit someone with your hand
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A hit with the hand in a sideways motion
      • Thick slice of meat still attached to a bone
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    • chop up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cut something into small pieces.
      • To sample and rearrange a piece of music.
      B2
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    • cider

      US /ˈsaɪdɚ/

      UK /ˈsaɪdə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcoholic drink made from fermented fruit (apples)
      B2
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    • clove

      US /klov/

      UK /kləuv/

      • Noun
      • Strongly flavored spice
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    • crispy

      US /ˈkrɪspi/

      UK /'krɪspɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Dry and breaking with a sharp sound
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    • cut down

      US /kʌt daʊn/

      UK /kʌt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce your use of something
      • To fell a tree.
      A1
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    • cut off

      US /kʌt ɔf/

      UK /kʌt ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a process, e.g. a phone call
      • To cut the end of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
      • To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
      A1
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    • cut through

      US /kʌt θru/

      UK /kʌt θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
      • To overcome resistance or opposition effectively.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a path or opening by cutting.
      • To deeply affect someone's emotions or defenses.
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    • dill

      US /dɪl/

      UK /dɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Herb used in pickling and cooking
      • The dill plant itself.
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    • drag

      US /dræɡ/

      UK /dræɡ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To reluctantly move or go somewhere
      • To pull something heavy or difficult along the ground
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Force of air pushing back against a plane car etc.
      • Boring or annoying thing/activity
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    • drag out

      US /dræɡ aʊt/

      UK /dræɡ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something continue for longer than necessary.
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    • estimate

      US /ˈɛstəˌmet/

      UK /'estɪmət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
      • A judgment or opinion.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To guess or calculate the cost, size or value of
      • To form an approximate idea or judgment of.
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    • fibrous

      US /ˈfaɪbrəs/

      UK /'faɪbrəs/

      • Adjective
      • Containing, having or resembling threads
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    • flare

      US /flɛr/

      UK /fleə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become angry or excited suddenly
      • To burn or shine suddenly and briefly
      • Noun
      • A brief bright light
      • Light/fire used to signal for help/warn of danger
      B2
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    • gently

      US /ˈdʒentli/

      UK /ˈdʒentli/

      • Adverb
      • In a mild, careful, and soft manner
      A2
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

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

      US /ɡlaɪd/

      UK /ɡlaɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move smoothly and quietly as if without effort
      • (Plane) to fly without using the engines
      • Noun
      • A smooth, continuous movement.
      • A smooth transition between two musical notes.
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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
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in half

      US /ɪn hæf/

      UK /in hɑ:f/

      • Adverb
      • Divided into two equal parts.
      • Partially; to some extent.
      A1
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    • juice

      US /dʒus/

      UK /dʒu:s/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Liquids (often squeezed from vegetables, fruit)
      • Something that supplies power, e.g. electricity
      A2
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    • kitchen

      US /ˈkɪtʃən/

      UK /ˈkɪtʃɪn/

      • Noun
      • Place where food is cooked
      A2
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    • knock down

      US /nɑk daʊn/

      UK /nɔk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hit something so it falls down
      A2
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    • lemon

      US /ˈlɛmən/

      UK /'lemən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Badly made or poorly functioning product
      • Small yellow fruit with sour juice
      B2
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    • mango

      US /ˈmæŋɡo/

      UK /'mæŋɡəʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tropical fruit with yellow flesh and a big stone
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    • mass

      US /mæs/

      UK /mæs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
      • Large amount or number of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To gather people or things into a large group
      B1
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    • mimic

      US /ˈmɪmɪk/

      UK /'mɪmɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who tries to act like another person
      • Transitive Verb
      • To copy a person's words/actions to amuse people
      B2
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    • mint

      US /mɪnt/

      UK /mɪnt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Candies with the taste of mint
      • Place where a government prints its money
      • Transitive Verb
      • To print money or make coins
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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.
      A1
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    • murderer

      US /ˈmə:rdərɚ/

      UK /'mɜ:dərə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Criminal who intentionally kills someone
      • A person who destroys or ruins something, often in a figurative sense.
      A2
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    • mustard

      US /ˈmʌstərd/

      UK /ˈmʌstəd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Spicy yellow or brown condiment used to add flavor
      B2
      More
    • 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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    • newsletter

      US /ˈnu:zletə(r)/

      UK /ˈnju:zletə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Report or open letter giving news to a group
      B2TOEIC
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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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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • oil

      US /ɔɪl/

      UK /ɔɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A liquid used for frying foods
      • Thick, black liquid in the ground used as fuel
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add a liquid for frying foods
      • To put liquid in a machine so it will run smoothly
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    • olive

      US /ˈɑ:lɪv/

      UK /ˈɒlɪv/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Noun
      • Small, oval-shaped black or green fruit
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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 of control

      US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/

      UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Impossible to manage or control.
      • Not able to be directed or steered.
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    • over to

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈpɑ:rsli/

      UK /ˈpɑ:sli/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Small, green herb used to season or garnish food
      B2
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    • peel

      US /pil/

      UK /pi:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove the outer skin of something, e.g. fruit
      • To remove the cover or outer layer from something
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    • pit

      US /pɪt/

      UK /pɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use your strength, skill or wit to beat another
      • To make holes or marks on a surface
      • Noun
      • Hole in the ground
      • Garage area for racing cars on a circuit
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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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    • pour

      US /pɔr, por/

      UK /pɔ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
      • To make something flow in a steady stream
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    • radish

      US /ˈrædɪʃ/

      UK /ˈrædɪʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Plant grown for its edible strong-tasting root
      • Adjective
      • Having a color similar to that of a radish, typically a bright reddish-purple.
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    • raw

      US /rɔ/

      UK /rɔ:/

      • Adjective
      • Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
      • Being inexperienced
      B1
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    • refreshing

      US /rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ/

      UK /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refill a person's glass with a drink
      • To restore strength and energy to; revive
      • Adjective
      • Making you feel less hot or tired
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    • rooting

      US /'ru:tɪŋ/

      UK /'ru:tɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To (cause a plant to) develop or grow roots
      • (Animals) to search for e.g. food in earth
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    • rough

      US /rʌf/

      UK /rʌf/

      • Adjective
      • Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
      • (Of situations) tough; difficult to get through
      • Adverb
      • In a manner that is difficult, or violent
      A2
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    • salad

      US /ˈsæləd/

      UK /ˈsæləd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Uncooked vegetables made into a dish
      A2
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    • score

      US /skɔr, skor/

      UK /skɔ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
      • Current number of points given in a game, contest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To mark or cut something with a sharp object
      • To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
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    • shake

      US /ʃek/

      UK /ʃeɪk/

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

      US /skɪn/

      UK /skɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To defeat someone easily and completely
      • To hurt yourself, accidentally cutting yourself
      • Noun
      • Outer covering of an animal used for leather; hide
      • Outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
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    • soak

      US /sok/

      UK /səʊk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something completely wet
      • To place something in liquid for a period of time
      • Noun
      • Placement in liquid for a period of time
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    • sprinkle

      US /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

      UK /'sprɪŋkl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To throw a little water on something
      • To scatter (e.g. salt) in drops using the fingers
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    • stain

      US /sten/

      UK /steɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A mark or unwanted spot / thing
      • Liquid used to change the color of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To soil or leave a mark on something
      • To change the color of using a special substance
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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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    • teaspoon

      US /ˈtiˌspun/

      UK /ˈti:spu:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee
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    • tough

      US /tʌf/

      UK /tʌf/

      • Adjective
      • (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
      • Very difficult to do or deal with
      • Noun
      • A rough and aggressive person.
      A2
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    • tray

      US /tre/

      UK /treɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A wide flat thing to carry food on
      • Flat storage area of a truck
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    • tuber

      US /ˈtu:bə(r)/

      UK /ˈtju:bə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Underground part of plant producing many growths
      C2
      More
    • underdog

      US /ˈʌndɚˌdɔɡ, -ˌdɑɡ/

      UK /'ʌndədɒɡ/

      • Countable Noun
      • One who is not expected to win in a fight/race
      C1
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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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    • vinegar

      US /ˈvɪnɪɡɚ/

      UK /ˈvɪnɪgə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sharp-tasting liquid made from sour wine, malt etc.
      B1
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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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