Vocabulary

  • get at: To criticize someone, often personally
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • heap on: To give or add a large amount of something, especially praise or blame.
  • made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • sweet pickle relish: A condiment made from chopped pickled cucumbers and other vegetables, sweetened with sugar or other sweeteners.
  • behind the counter: Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
  • have to: Must do
  • for the asking: Available if one requests it; given if simply asked for.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • check out
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
  • dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
  • straightforward: Easy to do or understand; not complicated
  • spare: To make (money or time) available for
  • brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
  • syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
  • issue: To make something available to be used or sold
  • downright: Absolute; absolutely
  • court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
  • inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
  • arguably: Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
  • signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
  • bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
  • facility: Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
  • counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
  • budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
  • complimentary: (Of goods) free; available for no money
  • intake: Amount of something that a person's body consumes
  • standard: Official unit of measuring something
  • shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
  • mustard: Spicy yellow or brown condiment used to add flavor
  • lure: Appealing quality that attracts people
  • ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • quarter: 25 cents
  • chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
  • compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
  • buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • justify: To give good reasons for something
  • merit: To earn something, such as praise or a reward
  • chemistry: The study of the structure of substances
  • hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
  • pound: The # key on a keyboard
  • fitness: Good physical condition; being in shape
  • pickle: A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
  • basement: Floor or room in a building beneath the ground
  • loyal: Always showing support for; faithful
  • product: Item that can be bought
  • bun: Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
  • relish: (Usually spicy) food that adds zest to a dish
  • dime: Coin worth 10 US cents
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • sketchy: Lacking detail or being incomplete
  • less: Smaller in amount or degree
  • ketchup: Thick red sauce made from tomatoes
  • stash: Supply of something that is hidden or stored
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
  • meal: Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
  • begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
  • answer: To reply to a question someone asks
  • awry: Go awry to go wrong; not go as planned
  • add: To include as well
  • dice: To cut food or other things into small pieces
  • mash: To make something soft by beating or crushing it
  • on: About; as the topic of a book or a paper
  • ring: A roped area in which people fight or box
  • sauerkraut: Shredded cabbage fermented in salt water
  • kosher: Being honest and correct
  • oughta: Slang written form of ‘Ought to’
  • twofold: Two of something
  • soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
  • vat: A large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
  • hebrew: Ancient Semitic language now spoken in Israel
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    • arguably

      US /ˈɑːrɡjuəbli/

      UK /ˈɑ:gjuəbli/

      • Adverb
      • Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
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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.
      C2
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    • awry

      US /əˈraɪ/

      UK /əˈraɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Go awry to go wrong; not go as planned
      C1
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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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    • basement

      US /ˈbesmənt/

      UK /ˈbeɪsmənt/

      • Noun
      • Floor or room in a building beneath the ground
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    • behind the counter

      US /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntɚ/

      UK /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntə/

      • other
      • Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
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    • 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.
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    • budget

      US /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

      UK /'bʌdʒɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of money planned to be spent
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a plan for how to spend your money
      A2TOEIC
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    • bun

      US /bʌn/

      UK /bʌn/

      • Noun
      • Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
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    • buzz

      US /bʌz/

      UK /bʌz/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a low, constant noise like a bee
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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
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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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    • chemistry

      US /ˈkɛmɪstri/

      UK /'kemɪstrɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The study of the structure of substances
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    • commitment

      US /kəˈmɪtmənt/

      UK /kə'mɪtmənt/

      • Noun
      • Permanent love or concern for person, thing
      • Promise or decision to do something for a purpose
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    • compete

      US /kəmˈpit/

      UK /kəmˈpi:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
      • To try to gain something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
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    • complimentary

      US /ˌkɑmpləˈmɛntəri, -tri/

      UK /ˌkɒmplɪ'mentrɪ/

      • Adjective
      • (Of goods) free; available for no money
      • Saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
      B2
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    • counter

      US /ˈkaʊntɚ/

      UK /'kaʊntə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say or do something in opposition or resistance
      • To try to prevent, as by making a different point
      • Prefix
      • Being opposite or against something
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    • court

      US /kɔrt, kort/

      UK /kɔ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
      • To encourage dangerous behavior
      • Noun
      • Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
      • Place where legal cases are decided
      A2TOEIC
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    • dedicated

      US /ˈdɛdɪˌketɪd/

      UK /'dedɪkeɪtɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
      • To give your energy, time, etc. completely
      • Adjective
      • Devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
      • Designed for or devoted to a specific purpose or task.
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    • dice

      US /daɪs/

      UK /daɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut food or other things into small pieces
      • Noun (plural)
      • Cubes with dots numbering 1-6 on used in games
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    • dime

      US /daɪm/

      UK /daɪm/

      • Countable Noun
      • Coin worth 10 US cents
      B2
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    • downright

      US /ˈdaʊnˌraɪt/

      UK /ˈdaʊnraɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Absolute; absolutely
      B2
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    • ensure

      US /ɛnˈʃʊr/

      UK /ɪn'ʃʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something sure, certain, or safe
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    • facility

      US /fəˈsɪlɪti/

      UK /fəˈsɪləti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
      • Skill to do something with ease
      A2TOEIC
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    • fitness

      US /ˈfɪtnɪs/

      UK /ˈfɪtnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Good physical condition; being in shape
      B1
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    • for the asking

      US /fɚ ði ˈæskɪŋ/

      UK /fə ði ˈɑ:skɪŋ/

      • other
      • Available if one requests it; given if simply asked for.
      B2
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    • get at

      US /ɡɛt æt/

      UK /ɡet æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize someone, often personally
      • To imply something; hint at
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • heap on

      US /hip ɑn/

      UK /hi:p ɒn/

      • other
      • To give or add a large amount of something, especially praise or blame.
      B2
      More
    • hebrew

      US /ˈhibru/

      UK /ˈhi:bru:/

      • Noun
      • Ancient Semitic language now spoken in Israel
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    • hook

      US /hʊk/

      UK /hʊk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
      • The start of a story which catches your interest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a bent or curved shape
      • To catch your interest completely
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • inspire

      US /ɪnˈspaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone an idea to do or make something
      • To make someone feel a certain emotion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe in
      • To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
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    • intake

      US /ˈɪnˌtek/

      UK /ˈɪnteɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of something that a person's body consumes
      • Act of consuming something
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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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    • justify

      US /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪ/

      UK /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give good reasons for something
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    • ketchup

      US /ˈkɛtʃəp, ˈkætʃ-/

      UK /ˈketʃəp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Thick red sauce made from tomatoes
      B2
      More
    • kosher

      US /ˈkoʃɚ/

      UK /'kəʊʃə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Being honest and correct
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    • loyal

      US /ˈlɔɪəl/

      UK /ˈlɔɪəl/

      • Adjective
      • Always showing support for; faithful
      • Demonstrating allegiance to one's country.
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    • lure

      US /lʊr/

      UK /lʊə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Appealing quality that attracts people
      • Device used to attract animals to catch them
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract someone using something appealing
      B1
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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.
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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
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    • merit

      US /ˈmɛrɪt/

      UK /ˈmerɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To earn something, such as praise or a reward
      • To earn something, such as praise or a reward
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • State of being high quality or valuable
      • A good quality or feature that deserves praise
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    • mustard

      US /ˈmʌstərd/

      UK /ˈmʌstəd/

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

      US /'ɔ:tə/

      UK /'ɔ:tə/

      • Modal Verb
      • Slang written form of ‘Ought to’
      B2
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    • pickle

      US /ˈpɪkəl/

      UK /ˈpɪkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
      B2
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    • quarter

      US /ˈkwɔrtɚ/

      UK /'kwɔ:tə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • 25 cents
      • 3-month period of time for businesses, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To split something into four equal parts
      • To give a soldier a place to live for a short time
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    • relish

      US /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

      UK /'relɪʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Usually spicy) food that adds zest to a dish
      • Transitive Verb
      • To get great pleasure from something; enjoy
      B2
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • sauerkraut

      US /ˈsaʊərkraʊt/

      UK /ˈsaʊəkraʊt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Shredded cabbage fermented in salt water
      C2
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    • shame

      US /ʃem/

      UK /ʃeɪm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone feel ashamed
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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.
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    • sketchy

      US /ˈskɛtʃi/

      UK /ˈsketʃi/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking detail or being incomplete
      • Seeming bad, risky or dangerous
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    • soda

      US /ˈsoʊdə/

      UK /ˈsəʊdə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet bubbly flavored drink
      B2
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    • spare

      US /spɛr/

      UK /speə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make (money or time) available for
      • To save from being hurt or punished
      • Adjective
      • Being extra or in reserve
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    • standard

      US /ˈstændəd/

      UK /'stændəd/

      • Noun
      • Official unit of measuring something
      • Principle of behaving in a moral way
      • Adjective
      • Being the accepted normal level of quality
      • (Of a language) being the most accepted in a place
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    • stash

      US /stæʃ/

      UK /stæʃ/

      • Noun
      • Supply of something that is hidden or stored
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide something in a secret place
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    • straightforward

      US /stretˈfɔrwəd/

      UK /ˌstreɪtˈfɔ:wəd/

      • Adjective
      • Easy to do or understand; not complicated
      • Honest and open; not trying to hide anything.
      B1TOEIC
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    • sweet pickle relish

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A condiment made from chopped pickled cucumbers and other vegetables, sweetened with sugar or other sweeteners.
      C2
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    • syrup

      US /ˈsɪrəp, ˈsɚ-/

      UK /ˈsɪrəp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
      B2
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    • twofold

      US /ˈtuːfoʊld/

      UK /ˈtu:fəʊld/

      • Number
      • Two of something
      B2
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    • vat

      US /væt/

      UK /væt/

      • Countable Noun
      • A large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
      • Value added tax; a sales tax placed on goods
      • Adjective
      • Relating to Value Added Tax.
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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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