Vocabulary

  • consists of: Is made up or composed of.
  • cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
  • has over: To invite someone to your house.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
  • head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • after dark: After the sun has set and night has begun.
  • sit back: To relax and take it easy.
  • spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
  • cruise: To easily achieve
  • faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
  • bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
  • dense: Very thick and difficult to see, get through
  • architecture: Design and construction of buildings
  • wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
  • resonate: (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
  • integral: Being an essential part of something; necessary
  • trail: Series of marks or signs left by something moving
  • tranquility: Absence of stress, noise or movement; serenity
  • stroll: To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
  • scent: To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
  • roam: To move about freely without a set destination
  • district: Area of a country, city, or town
  • observation: Remark or comment on something you noticed
  • urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
  • harbor: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
  • tranquil: Calm; peaceful
  • peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
  • narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
  • soar: (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
  • enlightenment: State of having a lot of knowledge and wisdom
  • futuristic: Concerning futurism
  • colony: Group (bees, etc.) that live in the same place
  • coast: Land near the sea or ocean
  • peninsula: Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
  • premier: Being the most influential, important, or best
  • pure: Not mixed with anything else
  • embodiment: The perfect example of a concept; personification
  • worship: Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
  • ferry: Passenger boat on a regular schedule
  • fill: To make something full
  • tan: A light brown color
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • central: Being in the middle
  • lane: Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
  • colonial: Of a system where one country controls another
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • scenic: Having beautiful scenery
  • village: Small town in the country
  • zodiac: A belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into constellations or signs for astrological purposes
  • area: Amount of measured space
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • incense: To cause to feel great anger; to infuriate
  • classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
  • ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
  • heaven: Place or feeling of great happiness
  • promenade: Public walkway, especially along a beach
  • consist: To have as an essential, necessary or main part
  • bustle: To move energetically or busily
  • sightseeing: Going to look at places of interest somewhere
  • buddhist: Someone who follows the teachings of Buddha
  • main: Most important; most often used
  • gateway: Entrance that can be closed by a gate
  • politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
  • short: (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
  • street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
  • centre: Community place people go health or social reasons
  • dry: (Of humor) clever, but not obvious; ironic
  • mountain: Very high piece of land, higher than a hill
  • monastery: Place where monks live
  • island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
  • tram: Vehicle that runs on cables or rails
  • wall: High, flat side of a room or building
  • buddha: Someone achieving a state of perfect enlightenment
  • ping: To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
  • yin: In Chinese philosophy, female force joining yang
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    • after dark

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • After the sun has set and night has begun.
      • Adjective
      • Occurring or operating secretly or illicitly, especially at night.
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    • architecture

      US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/

      UK /ˈɑ:kɪtektʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Design and construction of buildings
      • The style or design of a building or buildings.
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    • at the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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    • bargain

      US /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

      UK /'bɑ:ɡən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Something bought for a lower price than expected
      • An agreement between people or groups about what each will do for the other.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss terms for a business deal; negotiate
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • buddha

      US /ˈbudə, ˈbʊdə/

      UK /ˈbʊdə/

      • Proper Noun
      • Someone achieving a state of perfect enlightenment
      • Countable Noun
      • A statue or image representing the Buddha.
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    • buddhist

      US /'bʊdɪst/

      UK /'bʊdɪst/

      • Noun
      • Someone who follows the teachings of Buddha
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    • bustle

      US /ˈbʌsəl/

      UK /ˈbʌsl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move energetically or busily
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    • central

      US /ˈsɛntrəl/

      UK /'sentrəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being in the middle
      • Most significant or important
      • Noun
      • The central part of a country or region.
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    • classic

      US / ˈklæsɪk/

      UK /'klæsɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having a simple, basic design or style
      • (Of song, etc.) popular and famous for a long time
      • Noun
      • Something popular or famous for a long time
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    • cling to

      US /klɪŋ tu/

      UK /kliŋ tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
      • To adhere strongly to a belief, idea, or principle, even when it may be difficult or unpopular.
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    • coast

      US /kost/

      UK /kəʊst/

      • Noun
      • Land near the sea or ocean
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To progress in something without trying hard
      • (Of a vehicle) to move forward without power
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    • colonial

      US /kəˈloʊniəl/

      UK /kəˈləʊniəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of a system where one country controls another
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    • colony

      US /ˈkɑləni/

      UK /'kɒlənɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group (bees, etc.) that live in the same place
      • Country/settlement controlled by another country
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    • consist

      US /kənˈsɪst/

      UK /kən'sɪst/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have as an essential, necessary or main part
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    • consists of

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Is made up or composed of.
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    • cruise

      US /kruz/

      UK /kru:z/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To easily achieve
      • To travel by boat or car for leisure
      • Countable Noun
      • A long vacation trip on a passenger boat
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    • dense

      US /dɛns/

      UK /dens/

      • Adjective
      • Very thick and difficult to see, get through
      • Hard to understand
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    • district

      US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

      UK /'dɪstrɪkt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of a country, city, or town
      • A region or area known for a particular activity, industry, or feature.
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    • embodiment

      US /ɛmˈbɑdimənt/

      UK /ɪmˈbɒdimənt/

      • Noun
      • The perfect example of a concept; personification
      • Someone or something that is a perfect representative or example of a quality, idea, etc.
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    • enlightenment

      US /ɛnˈlaɪtn:mənt/

      UK /ɪnˈlaɪtnmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of having a lot of knowledge and wisdom
      • The state of having knowledge or understanding; the act of giving someone knowledge or understanding.
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    • faith

      US /feθ/

      UK /feɪθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Belief in a god or gods; religion
      • Belief that that something is true without proof
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • ferry

      US /ˈfɛri/

      UK /'ferɪ/

      • Noun
      • Passenger boat on a regular schedule
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take from one place to another, as by boat
      B1TOEIC
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    • for the best

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
      • Hoping for a positive outcome.
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    • futuristic

      US /ˌfjutʃəˈrɪstɪk/

      UK /ˌfju:tʃəˈrɪstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning futurism
      • Having or appearing to have the design or technology of the future; modern and advanced.
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    • gateway

      US /ˈɡetˌwe/

      UK /ˈgeɪtweɪ/

      • Noun
      • Entrance that can be closed by a gate
      B2
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    • harbor

      US /ˈhɑrbɚ/

      UK /'hɑ:bə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of water protected by land and used by ships
      • Place providing comfort and shelter from danger
      • Transitive Verb
      • To contain, have, hide or protect something
      • To feel certain thoughts/emotions for a long time
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    • has over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invite someone to your house.
      • To have more than a certain number or amount.
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    • head up

      US /hɛd ʌp/

      UK /hed ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
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    • heaven

      US /ˈhɛvən/

      UK /'hevn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place or feeling of great happiness
      • Place where God or the gods live
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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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    • incense

      US /'ɪnsens/

      UK /ˈɪnsens/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to feel great anger; to infuriate
      • To perfume with incense.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Substance burnt to make a pleasing smell
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    • integral

      US /ˈɪntɪɡrəl, ɪnˈtɛɡrəl/

      UK /ˈɪntɪgrəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being an essential part of something; necessary
      • Being an essential part of something.
      • Noun
      • A function whose derivative is a given function.
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    • jump on

      US /dʒʌmp ɑn/

      UK /dʒʌmp ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
      • To take advantage of an opportunity quickly.
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    • lane

      US /len/

      UK /leɪn/

      • Noun
      • Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
      • Narrow way or road, often with steep sides
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    • monastery

      US /ˈmɑ:nəsteri/

      UK /ˈmɒnəstri/

      • Countable Noun
      • Place where monks live
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    • narrow

      US /ˈnæro/

      UK /'nærəʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Not wide; short from one side to the other
      • Limited; not broad in scope
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become thinner or less wide
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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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    • observation

      US /ˌɑbzɚˈveʃən/

      UK /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Remark or comment on something you noticed
      • Practice of performing actions required by rules
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    • peak

      US /pik/

      UK /pi:k/

      • Noun
      • Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
      • The very top of a mountain
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To reach the highest or best point
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    • peninsula

      US /pəˈnɪnsjələ, -sələ/

      UK /pə'nɪnsjələ/

      • Noun
      • Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
      B2
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    • ping

      US /pɪŋ/

      UK /pɪŋ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
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    • politic

      US /ˈpɑlɪtɪk/

      UK /ˈpɒlətɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Careful what you say; diplomatic
      B2
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    • premier

      US /prɪˈmɪr,-ˈmjɪr,ˈprimɪr/

      UK /'premɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Being the most influential, important, or best
      • Noun
      • Prime minister of a country
      • The chief administrative official in some governments.
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    • promenade

      US /ˌprɑməˈned, -ˈnɑd/

      UK /ˌprɒmə'nɑ:d/

      • Noun
      • Public walkway, especially along a beach
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To walk in a casual, relaxed manner for pleasure
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    • pure

      US /pjʊr/

      UK /pjʊə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Not mixed with anything else
      • Being morally good
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    • resonate

      US /ˈrɛzəˌnet/

      UK /'rezəneɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
      • (E.g. of a bell) to sound clearly for a long time
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    • roam

      US /rom/

      UK /rəʊm/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move about freely without a set destination
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    • scenic

      US /ˈsinɪk/

      UK /ˈsi:nɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having beautiful scenery
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    • scent

      US /sɛnt/

      UK /sent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
      • To add smell to something
      • Noun
      • Pleasant smell, as of flowers or perfume
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    • sightseeing

      US /ˈsaɪtˌsiɪŋ/

      UK /ˈsaɪtsi:ɪŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Going to look at places of interest somewhere
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the activity of visiting interesting places.
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    • sit back

      US /sit bæk/

      UK /sit bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relax and take it easy.
      • To refrain from taking action or getting involved.
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    • soar

      US /sɔr, sor/

      UK /sɔ:(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
      • To fly or rise high in the air
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    • spectacular

      US /spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/

      UK /spekˈtækjələ(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Impressive or out of the ordinary
      • Noun
      • A lavish or elaborate display or performance.
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    • stroll

      US /strol/

      UK /strəʊl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
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    • tan

      US /tæn/

      UK /tæn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A light brown color
      • Brown colored skin from being in the sun
      • Transitive Verb
      • To process leather with a tanning agent
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • trail

      US /trel/

      UK /treɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of marks or signs left by something moving
      • Rough path, as through a forest or field
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To follow behind someone
      • To be losing to a competitor
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    • tram

      US /træm/

      UK /træm/

      • Noun
      • Vehicle that runs on cables or rails
      B2
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    • tranquil

      US /ˈtræŋkwəl/

      UK /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Calm; peaceful
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    • tranquility

      US /træŋˈkwɪlətɪ/

      UK /træŋ'kwɪlɪtɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Absence of stress, noise or movement; serenity
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    • urban

      US /ˈɚbən/

      UK /'ɜ:bən/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a city; located in a city
      • Relating to the style of dress and music popular in cities.
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    • village

      US /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

      UK /'vɪlɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Small town in the country
      • A close-knit community or group of people.
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    • wisdom

      US /ˈwɪzdəm/

      UK /'wɪzdəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Knowledge gained from experience in life
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    • worship

      US /ˈwɚʃɪp/

      UK /'wɜ:ʃɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take part in a religious service
      • To show great respect towards a god or goddess
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    • yin

      US /jɪn/

      UK /jɪn/

      • Noun
      • In Chinese philosophy, female force joining yang
      C2
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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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