Vocabulary

  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • at least: As a minimum
  • have to: Must do
  • home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
  • fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
  • on the back of: As a result of or following something.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • have at: To attack someone or something.
  • on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
  • typically: In a normal or usual way
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
  • complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
  • track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
  • version: Different way that someone interprets something
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • accessible: Able to be entered, reached or used
  • dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
  • tiny: Very, very small
  • orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • performance: Act of doing something
  • volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
  • capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • fit: Good looking; physically attractive
  • layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
  • ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
  • digital: Using electronic signals or computers
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
  • carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • audio: Concerning sound
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • wax: (Of the moon) to get bigger, like a full circle
  • explosion: Loud and sudden expression of emotion
  • rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
  • mute: Not willing or being unable to speak
  • stereo: Device transmitting sound through two speakers
  • famously: In a manner or to an extent that is well known
  • hardy: Able to survive cold weather, hard times
  • unintelligible: That cannot be understood
  • dialog: Conversation between two or more individuals
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    • accessible

      US /ækˈsɛsəbəl/

      UK /əkˈsesəbl/

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

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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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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    • audio

      US /ˈɔ:dioʊ/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning sound
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sound, especially when recorded or transmitted.
      B2TOEIC
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    • capture

      US /ˈkæptʃɚ/

      UK /'kæptʃə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
      • To record, tape, or film something
      • Noun
      • The act of seizing or taking control of something.
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    • carve

      US /kɑ:rv/

      UK /kɑ:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
      • To make a cut in, e.g. to write your name on tree
      B1
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    • complex

      US /kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɑmˌplɛks/

      UK /'kɒmpleks/

      • Countable Noun
      • Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
      • Adjective
      • Not being simple; having many parts or aspects
      A2
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    • concept

      US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/

      UK /'kɒnsept/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Abstract idea of something or how it works
      • A plan or intention; a conception.
      A2TOEIC
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    • dialog

      US /'daɪəˌlɒg/

      UK /'daɪəlɒg/

      • Noun
      • Conversation between two or more individuals
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    • dialogue

      US /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ, -ˌlɑɡ/

      UK /'daɪəlɒɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Conversation between two or more individuals
      • A discussion or series of discussions between people or groups, especially ones aimed at resolving a problem.
      B1
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
      A1
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    • dynamic

      US /daiˈnæmik/

      UK /daɪˈnæmɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Always active or energetic; getting things done
      B1TOEIC
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    • ensure

      US /ɛnˈʃʊr/

      UK /ɪn'ʃʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something sure, certain, or safe
      A2TOEIC
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    • explosion

      US /ɪkˈsploʒən/

      UK /ɪkˈspləʊʒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Loud and sudden expression of emotion
      • Sudden increase of something
      B1
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    • famously

      US /ˈfeməsli/

      UK /ˈfeɪməsli/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner or to an extent that is well known
      B1
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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.
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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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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
      A2
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    • fit

      US /fɪt/

      UK /fɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Good looking; physically attractive
      • Having good physical health and strength
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To install a machine, equipment etc.
      • To adjust or change to the right size or shape
      A2
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    • fit into

      US /fɪt ˈɪntu/

      UK /fit ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be small enough to go inside something.
      • To feel like you belong to a group.
      A2
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • hardy

      US /ˈhɑrdi/

      UK /'hɑ:dɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Able to survive cold weather, hard times
      • Bold; brave.
      • Proper Noun
      • A surname.
      B2
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    • have at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack someone or something.
      • To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • home in

      US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/

      UK /ˈhəum ɪn/

      • other
      • Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
      B2
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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 the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
      More
    • 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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    • 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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    • layer

      US /ˈleɚ/

      UK /ˈleiə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One of several sheets of a material or object
      • A covering of something spread over a surface.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put things one on top of another
      B1TOEIC
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    • live on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to exist or be remembered.
      • To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
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    • mute

      US /mjut/

      UK /mju:t/

      • Adjective
      • Not willing or being unable to speak
      • Noun
      • Device used to make trombone, etc. sound quieter
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    • my personal favorite

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Something that I like more than other things.
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
      A1
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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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    • on and off

      US /ɑn ənd ɔf/

      UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/

      • Adverb
      • Intermittently; not continuously.
      • Adjective
      • Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
      A1
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    • on the back of

      US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/

      UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/

      • other
      • As a result of or following something.
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    • orbit

      US /ˈɔrbɪt/

      UK /'ɔ:bɪt/

      • Noun
      • Path an object takes as it circles another object
      • The sphere of influence or control; range.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To go around another object (often in space)
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    • performance

      US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

      UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

      • Noun
      • Act of doing something
      • Activity done to entertain an audience
      A2TOEIC
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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
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    • punch

      US /pʌntʃ/

      UK /pʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something very hard with a closed hand
      • To make a hole in something with a special tool
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    • rocket

      US /ˈrɑkɪt/

      UK /'rɒkɪt/

      • Noun
      • Powerful engine that releases hot gases
      • Dark green, hot-tasting salad leaf
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To travel, increase, or rise very quickly
      • To increase very rapidly and suddenly.
      B1
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    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
      A2TOEIC
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    • specific

      US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Precise; particular; just about that thing
      • Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
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    • stereo

      US /ˈsterioʊ/

      UK /ˈsteriəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Device transmitting sound through two speakers
      B1
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    • sudden

      US /ˈsʌdn/

      UK /ˈsʌdn/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
      B1
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    • technology

      US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

      UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
      • Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
      A2TOEIC
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    • tiny

      US /ˈtaɪni/

      UK /'taɪnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Very, very small
      A2
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    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
      A2
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    • track

      US /træk/

      UK /træk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use marks to follow a wild animal
      • To move a certain way/follow a particular course
      • Noun
      • A circular course for running
      • Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
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    • typically

      US /ˈtɪpɪklɪ/

      UK /ˈtɪpɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • In a normal or usual way
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    • unintelligible

      US /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbəl/

      UK /ˌʌnɪnˈtelɪdʒəbl/

      • Adjective
      • That cannot be understood
      B1
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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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    • version

      US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ˈvə:ʃən/

      • Noun
      • Different way that someone interprets something
      • New or different form of something
      A2TOEIC
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    • volume

      US /ˈvɑljum, -jəm/

      UK /ˈvɒlju:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number or amount of something e.g. sales
      • Amount of space that something takes up
      • Countable Noun
      • One book that is part of a set of books
      A2
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    • wax

      US /wæks/

      UK /wæks/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of the moon) to get bigger, like a full circle
      • To speak emotionally about a particular memory
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance naturally produced inside the earhole
      • Soft substance that melts, used for candles
      B1TOEIC
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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
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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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