Vocabulary

  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • in lieu of: Instead of.
  • lieu of: Instead of
  • have to: Must do
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • across the pond: Referring to the Atlantic Ocean, especially when contrasting the UK and the US.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • cough up: To provide money, often unwillingly
  • vegetable oil: Oil derived from plants, used in cooking.
  • consist of
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
  • cut into: To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
  • pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
  • result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • show of hands: A way of voting in which people raise their hands to show that they support something.
  • check out
  • eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • ingredient: Food item used when making a meal or drink
  • flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
  • consider: To think carefully about something
  • strike: To hit something
  • brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
  • decade: Period of 10 years
  • distinctive: Having a quality that is different from others
  • excess: Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
  • stack: A large number or amount of something
  • signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
  • settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
  • address: Exact street location of a place
  • apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
  • innovative: Having or using new methods or ideas
  • flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
  • administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
  • blend: To combine different elements or substances
  • fiction: Made-up stories; imagined events
  • bust: To arrest people involved in crime
  • dough: Substance made from flour and water to bake bread
  • starch: Substance in food changed to energy in the body
  • mold: Distinctive type of character or nature
  • savory: (Of taste) salty or spicy rather than sweet
  • organic: Developing naturally and without a set structure
  • handy: Convenient, easy to use, easy to reach
  • shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
  • crunch: To crush something into pieces
  • raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
  • stale: (E.g. of bread) not fresh
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • greasy: Containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
  • roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
  • spray: To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
  • argue: To fight or disagree over something
  • snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • pesky: Causing irritation or annoyance
  • rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
  • invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
  • drug: Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
  • boil: To become extremely angry or excited
  • reportedly: According to information heard from some sources
  • conveyor: Person who conveys (carries or transmits)
  • cough: To suddenly expel air from the lungs
  • enlist: To obtain support from someone
  • atlantic: Of the ocean between Africa and the Americas
  • list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
  • design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
  • machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
  • belt: To leave somewhere quickly (UK use)
  • fragility: Lack of strength; easily broken or harmed
  • mash: To make something soft by beating or crushing it
  • inventive: Having the ability to think up/create new things
  • dehydrate: To cause (skin, body) to lose water that is needed
  • propensity: Natural tendency to behave in a particular way
  • lieu: Function usually occupied or done by another
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    • across the pond

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Referring to the Atlantic Ocean, especially when contrasting the UK and the US.
      • From the UK to the US.
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    • administration

      US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/

      UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
      • The work of running something, e.g. a business
      B1TOEIC
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
      B1
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
      A2
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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.
      A2
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    • as one

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
      A1
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    • belt

      US /bɛlt/

      UK /belt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To leave somewhere quickly (UK use)
      • Noun
      • Band of material worn around a person's waist
      • Area with a lot of a particular feature e.g. corn
      A2
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    • blend

      US /blɛnd/

      UK /blend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine different elements or substances
      • To mix ingredients when cooking
      • Noun
      • Product known for mixing ingredients
      B1
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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
      More
    • brand

      US /brænd/

      UK /brænd/

      • Noun
      • A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
      • Product made or designed by a named company
      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
      • To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • break into

      US /brek ˈɪntu/

      UK /breik ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
      • To get into a new field of work
      A1
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    • bust

      US /bʌst/

      UK /bʌst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrest people involved in crime
      • To break something with force
      • Noun
      • A woman's chest or breasts
      B2
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
      A1
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    • consist of

      US /kənˈsɪst ʌv/

      UK /kənˈsist ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      A2
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    • conveyor

      US /kənˈveɚ/

      UK /kənˈveɪə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person who conveys (carries or transmits)
      B2
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    • cough

      US /kɔ:f/

      UK /kɒf/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To suddenly expel air from the lungs
      • Noun
      • Act of pushing out air from your body suddenly
      A2
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    • cough up

      US /kɔf ʌp/

      UK /kɔf ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To provide money, often unwillingly
      • To reveal information, often reluctantly
      A1
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    • crunch

      US /krʌntʃ/

      UK /krʌntʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To crush something into pieces
      • To crush something noisily.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To chew noisily with a crackling sound
      • To make a crushing sound when walked on.
      B2
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    • cut into

      US /kʌt ˈɪntu/

      UK /kʌt ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
      • To interrupt someone who is speaking.
      A1
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    • decade

      US /ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked/

      UK /ˈdekeɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Period of 10 years
      B1TOEIC
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    • dehydrate

      US /diˈhaɪˌdret/

      UK /di:'haɪdreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause (skin, body) to lose water that is needed
      C2
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    • distinctive

      US /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

      UK /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having a quality that is different from others
      • Having a quality or characteristic that makes a person or thing different from others; easily distinguishable.
      A2TOEIC
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    • dough

      US /do/

      UK /dəu/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance made from flour and water to bake bread
      • (slang) Money.
      B2
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    • drug

      US /drʌɡ/

      UK /drʌɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
      • Chemical used as a medicine
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give drugs to someone to make them sleep
      A2
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
      A1
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    • enlist

      US /ɛnˈlɪst/

      UK /ɪnˈlɪst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To obtain support from someone
      • To become a member of a military group or service
      B2TOEIC
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    • eventually

      US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

      UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/

      • Adverb
      • After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
      • At some later time; in the future
      A2
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    • excess

      US /ˈɛkˌsɛs/

      UK /ɪkˈses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
      • An extra amount.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be more than or go beyond.
      B1
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    • fiction

      US /ˈfɪkʃən/

      UK /ˈfɪkʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Made-up stories; imagined events
      • False statement or account about something
      B1
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
      A1
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    • flavor

      US /ˈflevɚ/

      UK /'fleɪvə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality giving something a particular character
      • Taste of something, especially in food or drink
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add extra taste to a food
      B1
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    • flip

      US /flɪp/

      UK /flɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
      • To move into a different position quickly
      • Noun
      • Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
      • Movement of something from one position to another
      B2
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    • fragility

      US /frə'dʒɪlətɪ/

      UK /frə'dʒɪlətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of strength; easily broken or harmed
      B2
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    • from the start

      US /frʌm ði stɑrt/

      UK /frɔm ðə stɑ:t/

      • Phrase
      • From the very beginning; from the outset.
      A1
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    • greasy

      US /ˈɡrisi, -zi/

      UK /ˈgri:si/

      • Adjective
      • Containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
      B2
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    • handy

      US /ˈhændi/

      UK /'hændɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Convenient, easy to use, easy to reach
      • Being skillful in performing small tasks
      C2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • in lieu of

      US /ɪn lu ʌv/

      UK /in lu: ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Instead of.
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    • in the least

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not at all; to the smallest degree.
      A1
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    • ingredient

      US /ɪnˈɡridiənt/

      UK /ɪnˈgri:diənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food item used when making a meal or drink
      • Quality necessary to be something to work well
      B1TOEIC
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    • innovative

      US /ˈɪnəˌvetɪv/

      UK /'ɪnəveɪtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having or using new methods or ideas
      B1
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
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    • invent

      US /ɪnˈvɛnt/

      UK /ɪnˈvent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To create something such as a story or excuse
      • To create something useful for the first time
      A2TOEIC
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    • inventive

      US /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

      UK /ɪnˈventɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having the ability to think up/create new things
      B2TOEIC
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    • lieu

      US /lu/

      UK /lu:/

      • Noun
      • Function usually occupied or done by another
      C1
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    • lieu of

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • made with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Containing a particular ingredient or material.
      • Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
      A1
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    • mash

      US /mæʃ/

      UK /mæʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something soft by beating or crushing it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cooked potatoes, etc. crushed and served hot
      B2
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    • mold

      US /mold/

      UK /məʊld/

      • Noun
      • Distinctive type of character or nature
      • Fungus growing on old food or in wet dark places
      • Transitive Verb
      • To influence a person's character or behavior
      • To form something into a shape
      B1
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • organic

      US /ɔrˈɡænɪk/

      UK /ɔ:ˈgænɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Developing naturally and without a set structure
      • Concerning food made with few or no chemicals
      B1
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    • pass through

      US /pæs θru/

      UK /pɑ:s θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
      • To go through something; to move from one side to the other of something.
      A2
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    • pesky

      US /ˈpɛski/

      UK /ˈpeski/

      • Adjective
      • Causing irritation or annoyance
      C2
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    • process

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
      A2TOEIC
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    • propensity

      US /prəˈpɛnsɪti/

      UK /prəˈpensəti/

      • Noun
      • Natural tendency to behave in a particular way
      B2TOEIC
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    • raw

      US /rɔ/

      UK /rɔ:/

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

      US /rɪˈpɔ:rtɪdli/

      UK /rɪˈpɔ:tɪdli/

      • Adverb
      • According to information heard from some sources
      A2
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    • result in

      US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/

      UK /riˈzʌlt in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause or produce as a consequence.
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    • roll

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
      • Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue along as time normally progresses
      • To produce a very deep and continuous sound
      A2TOEIC
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    • rule

      US /ruːl/

      UK /ruːl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is normal and usually happens
      • Governmental control or power over a region
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To decide legally, especially in court
      • To have control or influence
      A2TOEIC
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    • savory

      US / ˈseɪ.vɚ.i/

      UK /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

      • Adjective
      • (Of taste) salty or spicy rather than sweet
      • Noun
      • Savoury food is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste
      B2
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    • seal

      US /sil/

      UK /si:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To close tightly to protect it from leaking
      • To close an envelop or package
      • Noun
      • Large fish-eating animal that lives on sea or land
      • Official mark made in hot wax to close a document
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    • settle

      US /ˈsɛtl/

      UK /'setl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
      • To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become accustomed to a new environment
      • (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
      A2
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    • show of hands

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A way of voting in which people raise their hands to show that they support something.
      A1
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    • signature

      US /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/

      UK /ˈsɪgnətʃə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Something that represents a person's work or style
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person's name written in their handwriting
      • The key in which a piece of music is written, indicated by sharps or flats at the beginning of the stave.
      B1
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    • snack

      US /snæk/

      UK /snæk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small amount of food eaten between meals
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To eat a small amount outside of regular meal time
      B2
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    • spray

      US /spre/

      UK /spreɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A jet of liquid made up of many small drops
      • Container shooting stream of tiny drops of liquid
      A2
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    • stack

      US /stæk/

      UK /stæk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A large number or amount of something
      • Large tube through which smoke exits a building
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange cards in a certain order, to cheat
      • To put one thing on top of another, e.g. boxes
      B1TOEIC
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    • stale

      US /stel/

      UK /steɪl/

      • Adjective
      • (E.g. of bread) not fresh
      B1
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    • starch

      US /stɑ:rtʃ/

      UK /stɑ:tʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance in food changed to energy in the body
      • Substance used to make clothes stiff when ironing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make clothing stiff using a special substance
      B2
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    • strike

      US /straɪk/

      UK /straɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something
      • To remove or erase.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A punch or hit
      • Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
      A2TOEIC
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
      A1
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    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

      • other
      • Add an ingredient according to your preference.
      A2
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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
      A1
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    • vegetable oil

      US /ˈvɛdʒtəbəl ɔɪl/

      UK /ˈvedʒitəbl ɔil/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Oil derived from plants, used in cooking.
      A2
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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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