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Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • look away: To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
  • show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • wave in: Signal or gesture for someone to enter a place.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
  • get with it: To understand and become involved in what is happening.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
  • back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
  • fatigue: Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
  • illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
  • native: Someone from or born in a specific country
  • trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
  • mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
  • paradox: Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
  • feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
  • substitute: To perform the tasks instead of someone else
  • reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • compare: To consider how similar and different things are
  • rival: Matching the quality, skill, et. of others
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • visual: Of or relating to vision
  • commission: Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
  • detect: To discover or identify the presence of something
  • preference: Something that is liked/wanted more than another
  • normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
  • frequency: Number of repetitions of (radio or sound) wave
  • forum: Meeting where people can openly discuss a subject
  • channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
  • auditory: Of the process of hearing
  • motion: Suggestion at a meeting
  • connect: To associate a thing with something else
  • hyper: Very excited or active
  • optical: Concerning vision or helping people see
  • earnest: Serious; determined; not light-hearted
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • descend: To go down; to move from a higher to a lower place
  • pose: To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
  • part: Division of a book
  • festival: Cultural event with a program of events
  • projection: A prediction; guess about future developments
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • epilepsy: Medical condition involving fits or seizures
  • bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • ascend: To rise, go up to a higher level
  • wizard: Man with magical powers
  • flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
  • happen: To take place or occur
  • hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
  • balloon: Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
  • torso: Body (often dead), without arms, legs, or head
  • sidewalk: Paved area for pedestrians, usually beside a road
  • gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
  • inaudible: Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
  • freaky: Strange and somewhat frightening
  • show: To be easily seen or displayed
  • pavilion: Building in a park or garden with open sides
  • chalk: To draw or write something with chalk
  • matrix: Rock that surrounds rare stones
  • horrify: To cause someone to feel horror or shock
  • wavy: When something is curly or has curves in it
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    • alter

      US /ˈɔltɚ/

      UK /ˈɔ:ltə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change so (clothing) fits better
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change or modify something.
      • To become different; to change.
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    • ascend

      US /əˈsɛnd/

      UK /ə'send/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To rise, go up to a higher level
      B2TOEIC
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    • auditory

      US /ˈɔ:dətɔ:ri/

      UK /ˈɔ:dətri/

      • Adjective
      • Of the process of hearing
      B2
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    • back to normal

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
      • Phrase
      • In the usual or ordinary way; as things were before.
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    • balloon

      US /bəˈlun/

      UK /bəˈlu:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
      • Large air-filled bag to carry people into the air
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To grow larger quickly; spring up suddenly
      • To travel in a large balloon
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    • bar

      US /bɑ:r/

      UK /bɑ:(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
      • Professional organization of lawyers and judges
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent entry, exit or an action
      A2
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    • chalk

      US /tʃɔk/

      UK /tʃɔ:k/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To draw or write something with chalk
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Hard white powder used for drawing on boards
      • Soft white rock made of limestone
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    • channel

      US /ˈtʃænəl/

      UK /'tʃænl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
      • TV or radio station or its programs
      • Transitive Verb
      • To dig a long hole for carrying water
      • To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
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    • commission

      US /kəˈmɪʃən/

      UK /kə'mɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
      • An official role or title in the military
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hire someone, order work to be done for payment
      • To formally ask someone to create or produce something.
      A2TOEIC
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    • connect

      US /kəˈnɛkt/

      UK /kə'nekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To associate a thing with something else
      • To join or attach things together
      A2
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    • descend

      US /dɪˈsɛnd/

      UK /dɪˈsend/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To go down; to move from a higher to a lower place
      B1
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    • detect

      US /dɪˈtɛkt/

      UK /dɪˈtekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To discover or identify the presence of something
      A2TOEIC
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    • earnest

      US /ˈɜ:rnɪst/

      UK /ˈɜ:nɪst/

      • Adjective
      • Serious; determined; not light-hearted
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A sum of money paid as a deposit to bind a contract.
      B2TOEIC
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    • epilepsy

      US /'epɪlepsɪ/

      UK /'epɪlepsɪ/

      • Noun
      • Medical condition involving fits or seizures
      C1
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    • fatigue

      US /fəˈtiɡ/

      UK /fəˈti:g/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
      • Being very tired
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone or something to become very tired
      B2
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    • feature

      US /ˈfitʃɚ/

      UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special report in a magazine or paper
      • Distinctive or important point of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To highlight or give special importance to
      • To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
      A2TOEIC
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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.
      A1
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    • festival

      US / ˈfɛstəvəl/

      UK /ˈfestɪvl/

      • Noun
      • Cultural event with a program of events
      A2
      More
    • flash

      US /flæʃ/

      UK /flæʃ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear suddenly and briefly
      • To shine brightly very suddenly and briefly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sudden and brief appearance of something
      • Light used by a camera to brighten the area
      B1
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    • forum

      US /ˈfɔrəm/

      UK /'fɔ:rəm/

      • Noun
      • Meeting where people can openly discuss a subject
      B1
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    • freaky

      US /ˈfriki/

      UK /'fri:kɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Strange and somewhat frightening
      • Causing feelings of fear and disgust; unpleasant
      C2
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    • frequency

      US /ˈfrikwənsi/

      UK /'fri:kwənsɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Number of repetitions of (radio or sound) wave
      • How often something happens
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    • get with it

      US /ɡɛt wɪð ɪt/

      UK /ɡet wið it/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand and become involved in what is happening.
      • To hurry up; to start doing something more quickly or efficiently.
      A1
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    • gym

      US /dʒɪm/

      UK /dʒɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical education taught as a class in school
      • Building used for physical activities or sports
      C2
      More
    • horrify

      US /ˈhɔ:rɪfaɪ/

      UK /ˈhɒrɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel horror or shock
      B2
      More
    • hyper

      US /'haɪpər/

      UK /ˈhaɪpə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Very excited or active
      C1
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    • illusion

      US /ɪˈluʒən/

      UK /ɪ'lu:ʒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Idea, image or impression that is not correct
      • Something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
      B2
      More
    • inaudible

      US /ɪnˈɔdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈɔ:dəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
      B2
      More
    • 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 away

      US /lʊk əˈwe/

      UK /luk əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
      A2
      More
    • matrix

      US /ˈmetrɪks/

      UK /ˈmeɪtrɪks/

      • Noun
      • Rock that surrounds rare stones
      • Pattern of lines, spaces, or numbers
      B1
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    • mess

      US /mɛs/

      UK /mes/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
      • A difficult or confused situation.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something untidy or dirty
      A2
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    • mess with

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To interfere with or tamper with something.
      • To provoke or annoy someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To interfere with or tamper with something.
      • To tease, provoke, or annoy someone.
      B1
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    • motion

      US /ˈmoʃən/

      UK /'məʊʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Suggestion at a meeting
      • A movement; the process of moving
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To communicate by moving your head or hand
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    • 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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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • optical

      US /ˈɑptɪkəl/

      UK /ˈɒptɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning vision or helping people see
      B1
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    • paradox

      US /ˈpærəˌdɑks/

      UK /'pærədɒks/

      • Noun
      • Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
      B2
      More
    • pavilion

      US /pəˈvɪljən/

      UK /pəˈvɪliən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Building in a park or garden with open sides
      • A large tent or temporary structure, often ornamental, used for exhibitions, entertainment, or shelter.
      B2
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    • pose

      US /poʊz/

      UK /pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
      • To suggest an idea, question or solution
      • Noun
      • False behavior to gain respect or liking
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    • preference

      US /ˈprɛfərəns, ˈprɛfrəns/

      UK /ˈprefrəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is liked/wanted more than another
      • Special consideration or advantage given to someone or something.
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    • projection

      US /prəˈdʒɛkʃən/

      UK /prəˈdʒekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A prediction; guess about future developments
      • An image on a screen
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • put together

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
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    • reverse

      US /rɪˈvɚs/

      UK /rɪ'vɜ:s/

      • Noun
      • Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
      • Instance of a significant change, for the worse
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To drive a vehicle backward
      • To change to an opposite state, way or condition
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    • rival

      US /'raɪvl/

      UK /'raɪvl/

      • Adjective
      • Matching the quality, skill, et. of others
      • Opposing; being the team you compete against
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be nearly as good as others in quality, skill
      • To be in opposition often as competitors
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    • show off

      US /ʃo ɔf/

      UK /ʃəu ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
      A1
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    • sidewalk

      US /ˈsaɪdˌwɔk/

      UK /ˈsaɪdwɔ:k/

      • Countable Noun
      • Paved area for pedestrians, usually beside a road
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    • stick around

      US /stɪk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /stik əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain in place; not leave or go
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    • substitute

      US /ˈsʌbstɪˌtut, -ˌtjut/

      UK /'sʌbstɪtju:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To perform the tasks instead of someone else
      • To replace one person or thing for another
      • Noun
      • A person or thing acting in place of another
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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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    • tongue

      US /tʌŋ/

      UK /tʌŋ/

      • Noun
      • Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
      • Meat from the mouth of an animal, cooked as food
      • Transitive Verb
      • To using your mouth to produce musical notes
      • To use your mouth to touch something
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    • torso

      US /ˈtɔrso/

      UK /'tɔ:səʊ/

      • Noun
      • Body (often dead), without arms, legs, or head
      B2
      More
    • trick

      US /trɪk/

      UK /trɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fool someone in order to obtain a result
      • To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of trying to fool someone
      • Quick or skillful way of doing something
      A2
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    • visual

      US /ˈvɪʒuəl/

      UK /'vɪʒʊəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of or relating to vision
      • Noun
      • Pictures/images used to help audience understand
      • A picture, map, piece of film, or other visual representation.
      A2
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    • wave in

      US /weɪv ɪn/

      UK /weɪv ɪn/

      • other
      • Signal or gesture for someone to enter a place.
      B2
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    • wavy

      US /ˈwevi/

      UK /'weɪvɪ/

      • Adjective
      • When something is curly or has curves in it
      B1
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • wizard

      US /ˈwɪzəd/

      UK /'wɪzəd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Man with magical powers
      • Adjective
      • Exceptionally good
      B2
      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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