Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • color in: To fill a drawing or space with color, often in artwork.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • for the main: Intended for the primary or main person or thing.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • keep your eyes peeled: Be watchful and alert for something specific.
  • used up: To use all of; consume
  • end up with: To have something as a result.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • can of worms: A situation or subject that is complicated and unpleasant to deal with.
  • in school: Attending an educational institution.
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • study for: To prepare for an examination or test by learning and revising the subject matter.
  • overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
  • illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
  • effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
  • improve: To make, or become, something better
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
  • aesthetic: Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
  • amount: Quantity of something
  • neat: That you approve of; cool
  • align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
  • mimic: Someone who tries to act like another person
  • accessible: Able to be entered, reached or used
  • function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
  • consistency: Quality of behaving or meaning the same
  • afford: To make available, to provide
  • vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
  • suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
  • draw: To attract attention to someone or something
  • tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
  • generic: Concerning a product without a brand name
  • similar: Nearly the same; alike
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • require: To demand that someone does something
  • define: To explain the meaning of words
  • compare: To consider how similar and different things are
  • budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • inconsistent: Not tying together logically or with the facts
  • ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
  • organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
  • splash: To throw water or liquids in many directions
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • peel: Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
  • important: Having power or authority
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • prefer: To like something better than something else
  • sticky: Easy to adhere or stick to other things
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • trendy: In the latest style; up to the minute
  • visually: With respect to vision
  • pad: Object that is thin, flat, and usually soft
  • gel: Thick substance, similar to jelly
  • snag: To catch something on something sharp
  • mechanical: Done without thought or feeling; automatic
  • calligraphy: Beautiful decorative handwriting of Kanji
  • handwriting: Way a person's writing looks
  • minimalism: Art movement emphasizing extreme simplification
  • shaky: Tending to shake, as from weakness or defect
  • shipping: To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
  • pastel: Being a pale or light color
  • underline: To draw a line beneath a word or phrase
  • eraser: Piece of rubber to rub out a mistake in writing
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    • accessible

      US /ækˈsɛsəbəl/

      UK /əkˈsesəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to be entered, reached or used
      • Easy to understand.
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    • aesthetic

      US /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

      UK /i:sˈθetɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
      • Relating to a particular theory or conception of beauty or art.
      • Noun
      • a guiding principle in matters of artistic beauty and taste; an underlying principle, a set of principles, or a view often manifested by outward appearances or style of behavior
      • A set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artist or artistic movement.
      B2
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    • afford

      US /əˈfɔrd, əˈford/

      UK /ə'fɔ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make available, to provide
      • To have enough money to pay for something
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    • align

      US /əˈlaɪn/

      UK /əˈlaɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be in a line or in the correct position in relation to something else.
      B2
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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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    • calligraphy

      US /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

      UK /kəˈlɪgrəfi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Beautiful decorative handwriting of Kanji
      C2
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    • can of worms

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A situation or subject that is complicated and unpleasant to deal with.
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    • color in

      US /ˈkʌlər ɪn/

      UK /ˈkʌlə ɪn/

      • other
      • To fill a drawing or space with color, often in artwork.
      A2
      More
    • consistency

      US /kənˈsɪstənsi/

      UK /kən'sɪstənsɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of behaving or meaning the same
      • Physical quality of being smooth, thick, lumpy
      B1
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    • consistent

      US /kənˈsɪstənt/

      UK /kənˈsɪstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Agreeing with or being similar to another part
      • In agreement; reliable
      A2
      More
    • define

      US /dɪˈfaɪn/

      UK /dɪ'faɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To explain the meaning of words
      • To set or mark the limits of something
      A2TOEIC
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    • effort

      US /ˈɛfət/

      UK /ˈefət/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of work used trying to do something
      • A conscious exertion of power; a try.
      A2TOEIC
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    • end up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a result.
      A1
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    • ensure

      US /ɛnˈʃʊr/

      UK /ɪn'ʃʊə(r)/

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

      US /ɪˈreɪsər/

      UK /ɪˈreɪzə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Piece of rubber to rub out a mistake in writing
      B2
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    • for the main

      US /fɚ ðə meɪn/

      UK /fə ðə meɪn/

      • other
      • Intended for the primary or main person or thing.
      C2
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    • function

      US /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

      UK /'fʌŋkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Social event, or party such as a wedding
      • Mathematical operation used in calculations
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To serve a certain purpose or role
      • To be operating, working or achieving its purpose
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    • gel

      US /dʒɛl/

      UK /dʒel/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thick substance, similar to jelly
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To adhere or stick together like a gel
      B2
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    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

      • Adverb
      • Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
      A2
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    • generic

      US /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

      UK /dʒə'nerɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a product without a brand name
      • Concerning an entire class, category, or group
      B2
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    • handwriting

      US /ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ/

      UK /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Way a person's writing looks
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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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
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
      A2
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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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    • in school

      US /ɪn skul/

      UK /ɪn sku:l/

      • other
      • Attending an educational institution.
      A1
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
      A1
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    • inconsistent

      US /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

      UK /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Not tying together logically or with the facts
      • Not staying the same in quality, behavior, or beliefs.
      B1
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    • instantly

      US /ˈɪnstəntli/

      UK /ˈɪnstəntli/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner without delay; immediately
      A2
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    • keep your eyes peeled

      US /kip jʊɚ aɪz pild/

      UK /ki:p jɔ: ai:z pi:ld/

      • other
      • Be watchful and alert for something specific.
      B2
      More
    • mechanical

      US /mɪˈkænɪkəl/

      UK /məˈkænɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Done without thought or feeling; automatic
      • Using or concerning machines
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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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    • minimalism

      US /ˈmɪnəməˌlɪzəm/

      UK /ˈminiməlizm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Art movement emphasizing extreme simplification
      C2
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    • neat

      US /nit/

      UK /ni:t/

      • Adjective
      • That you approve of; cool
      • (Of alcohol) not weakened with water or a mixer
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    • overwhelming

      US /ˌovɚˈhwɛlmɪŋ, -ˈwɛl-/

      UK /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To defeat something or someone completely
      • To affect someone emotionally in a strong way
      • Adjective
      • Having too much to handle (e.g. work)
      • Very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist or decide how to react
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    • pad

      US /pæd/

      UK /pæd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Object that is thin, flat, and usually soft
      • Soft section on the bottom of some animals' feet
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put soft material in to provide comfort
      • To take money dishonestly by adding extra charges
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    • pastel

      US /pæˈstel/

      UK /ˈpæstl/

      • Adjective
      • Being a pale or light color
      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
      B1
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • require

      US /rɪˈkwaɪr/

      UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand that someone does something
      • To need to do something, to make it necessary
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    • shaky

      US /ˈʃeki/

      UK /ˈʃeɪki/

      • Adjective
      • Tending to shake, as from weakness or defect
      B1
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    • shipping

      US /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

      UK /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
      • To want two fictional characters to be in a romantic relationship.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Business of transporting goods or orders to places
      • The transport of goods, especially by sea or air.
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
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    • snag

      US /snæɡ/

      UK /snæɡ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To catch something on something sharp
      • To break or hinder progress
      • Noun
      • Unforeseen difficulty, an obstacle
      B2
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    • splash

      US /splæʃ/

      UK /splæʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To throw water or liquids in many directions
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of throwing water in various directions
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    • sticky

      US /ˈstɪki/

      UK /ˈstɪki/

      • Adjective
      • Easy to adhere or stick to other things
      • (Of weather/a day) uncomfortably hot and humid
      B1
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    • study for

      US /ˈstʌdi fɔr/

      UK /ˈstʌdi fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To prepare for an examination or test by learning and revising the subject matter.
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    • suffer

      US / ˈsʌfɚ/

      UK /'sʌfə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience pain, illness, or injury
      • To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
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    • tend

      US /tɛnd/

      UK /tend/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move or act in a certain manner
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of
      A2
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    • tip

      US /tɪp/

      UK /tɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To pour or move something from a place, container
      • To give extra money for good service
      • Noun
      • End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
      • Extra money given for good service
      A2
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    • trendy

      US /ˈtrɛndi/

      UK /ˈtrendi/

      • Adjective
      • In the latest style; up to the minute
      C1
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    • underline

      US /ˌʌndərˈlaɪn/

      UK /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To draw a line beneath a word or phrase
      • To show or be evidence of the importance of
      • Noun
      • A line beneath a word or phrase
      B1TOEIC
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    • used up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use all of; consume
      • Adjective
      • Exhausted or depleted.
      A1
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    • vibe

      US /vaɪb/

      UK /vaɪb/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a good connection with someone
      C1
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    • visually

      US /ˈvɪʒʊəlɪ/

      UK /'vɪʒʊəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With respect to vision
      • In a way that involves images or visual representation.
      B1
      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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