Vocabulary

  • quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • deal with
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • off and on: Intermittently; sometimes happening and sometimes not.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
  • take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
  • have to: Must do
  • coming over: To change sides in a discussion
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • run after: To chase someone or something
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • go nuts: To become crazy, angry, or very excited.
  • get behind: To support or encourage.
  • watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
  • at least: As a minimum
  • fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
  • know no bounds: To have no limits, to be very great or extreme.
  • least expect it: When something happens at the time you are not expecting it.
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • massive: Very big; large; too big
  • journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
  • compelling: To force someone to do something
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
  • pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
  • competition: Fighting against others to win something
  • dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
  • prospect: Opportunity or chance for success
  • advance: Forward movement by an army
  • admission: Act of allowing someone to enter
  • tournament: Sports contest with many games to find a winner
  • major: High-ranking officer in the army
  • talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
  • supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
  • league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • catch: Amount of something that has been caught
  • worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • fill: To make something full
  • trophy: Prize given to the winner of a competition
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
  • squad: A sports team
  • loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
  • battle: Military fight between armies
  • legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
  • nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
  • underdog: One who is not expected to win in a fight/race
  • march: To force someone to walk somewhere
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
  • return: To hit something back to the other player or team
  • skill: Ability to do something well
  • tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
  • rookie: New to doing something; beginner
  • united: To join or come together for the same goal
  • travel: To go to a place that is far away
  • heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
  • tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
  • geography: Study of the earth and its natural features
  • repeat: Action that is done again
  • pitcher: Person who throws the ball during a baseball game
  • turf: Grass or a grass-like surface
  • roster: List of people's names who have some duty to do
  • championship: Sports competition to find the best player or team
  • neurologist: Doctor specializing in the nervous system
  • trout: Fish that lives in rivers and streams
  • mariner: (Literary) person who sails on the seas
  • pip: To just beat someone in a competition
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    • admission

      US /ædˈmɪʃən/

      UK /ədˈmɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of allowing someone to enter
      • Taking responsibility for an error or mistake
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    • advance

      US /ædˈvæns/

      UK /əd'vɑ:ns/

      • Noun
      • Forward movement by an army
      • An attempt to seduce someone
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • (Of an army) to move forward
      • To change or improve
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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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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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • battle

      US /ˈbætl/

      UK /'bætl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Military fight between armies
      • Working hard to stop something; struggle
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fight or struggle against someone or something
      • To work hard to stop something; struggle
      A2
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    • championship

      US /ˈtʃæmpiənˌʃɪp/

      UK /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sports competition to find the best player or team
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    • classic

      US / ˈklæsɪk/

      UK /'klæsɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having a simple, basic design or style
      • (Of song, etc.) popular and famous for a long time
      • Noun
      • Something popular or famous for a long time
      A2
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    • coming over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change sides in a discussion
      • To visit someone's home
      A1
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    • compelling

      US /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

      UK /kəmˈpelɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To force someone to do something
      • Adjective
      • Making you do, believe something; persuasive
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    • competition

      US /ˌkɑmpɪˈtɪʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fighting against others to win something
      • A situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have.
      A2
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • dramatic

      US /drəˈmætɪk/

      UK /drəˈmætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Gripping the attention; causing an effect
      • (Of an event) sudden and extreme
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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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    • fill in

      US /fɪl ɪn/

      UK /fil in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put earth in e.g. a hole
      • To explain the context so that someone understands
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To write or type information in a blank space.
      • To temporarily do someone else's job.
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    • geography

      US /dʒiˈɑ:grəfi/

      UK /dʒiˈɒgrəfi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Study of the earth and its natural features
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    • get behind

      US /ɡɛt bɪˈhaɪnd/

      UK /ɡet biˈhaind/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support or encourage.
      • To fail to make enough progress or to do something by a particular time.
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    • go nuts

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become crazy, angry, or very excited.
      • To become very enthusiastic or excited.
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • hit with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To strike someone or something using an object.
      • To suddenly realize or understand something.
      A1
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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 general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
      C2
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
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    • journey

      US /ˈdʒɚni/

      UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/

      • Noun
      • Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel through a place
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    • know no bounds

      US /no no baʊndz/

      UK /nəʊ nəʊ baʊndz/

      • other
      • To have no limits, to be very great or extreme.
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    • league

      US /liɡ/

      UK /li:ɡ/

      • Noun
      • Group of people, countries with a common goal
      • Association of sports teams that organizes matches
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To form a league; to unite for a common purpose.
      A2TOEIC
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    • least expect it

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • When something happens at the time you are not expecting it.
      A2
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    • legendary

      US /ˈledʒənderi/

      UK /ˈledʒəndri/

      • Adjective
      • Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
      • Remarkable enough to be famous; very well known.
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    • 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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    • loud

      US /laʊd/

      UK /laʊd/

      • Adjective
      • Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
      • Making a lot of noise
      A2
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    • major

      US /ˈmedʒɚ/

      UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • High-ranking officer in the army
      • Main subject you study at university
      • Adjective
      • Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
      • Important, serious, or large in scope, size
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    • mariner

      US /'mærɪnər/

      UK /ˈmærɪnə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • (Literary) person who sails on the seas
      B2
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    • massive

      US /ˈmæsɪv/

      UK /ˈmæsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Very big; large; too big
      • Large or imposing in scale or scope.
      B1
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    • neurologist

      US /nʊˈrɑ:lədʒɪst/

      UK /njʊəˈrɒlədʒɪst/

      • Noun
      • Doctor specializing in the nervous system
      B2
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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
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    • off and on

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Intermittently; sometimes happening and sometimes not.
      A1
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • pip

      US /pɪp/

      UK /pɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To just beat someone in a competition
      • Countable Noun
      • Small seed found in most fruits
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    • pitch

      US /pɪtʃ/

      UK /pɪtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
      • To throw a baseball to a batter
      • Noun
      • Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
      • Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
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    • pitcher

      US /ˈpɪtʃɚ/

      UK /ˈpɪtʃə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who throws the ball during a baseball game
      • Jug to hold and pour liquids
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    • prospect

      US /ˈprɑsˌpɛkt/

      UK /'prɒspekt/

      • Noun
      • Opportunity or chance for success
      • Person who is considered for a particular position
      • Transitive Verb
      • To search for minerals such as gold or diamonds
      • To consider or explore something; examine.
      A2TOEIC
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    • quick question

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A brief and simple inquiry.
      • Phrase
      • An introductory phrase indicating a question requiring a prompt answer.
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    • repeat

      US /rɪˈpit/

      UK /rɪˈpi:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Action that is done again
      • Musical passage that is to be played again
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do something over again
      • To say something you have learned and memorized
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    • rookie

      US /ˈrʊki/

      UK /ˈrʊki/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • New to doing something; beginner
      • A first-year player on a professional sports team.
      • Adjective
      • Inexperienced; new.
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    • roster

      US /ˈrɑstɚ, ˈrɔstɚ/

      UK /ˈrɒstə(r)/

      • Noun
      • List of people's names who have some duty to do
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    • run after

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To chase someone or something
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    • shot

      US /ʃɑt/

      UK /ʃɒt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kick or throw a ball at a goal
      • To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
      • Countable Noun
      • An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
      A2
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    • skill

      US /skɪl/

      UK /skɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability to do something well
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    • squad

      US /skwɑ:d/

      UK /skwɒd/

      • Noun
      • A sports team
      B1
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    • supreme

      US /sʊˈprim/

      UK /su:ˈpri:m/

      • Adjective
      • Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
      • Holding the highest power, status or authority
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    • tag

      US /tæɡ/

      UK /tæɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Child's game in which one person chases the others
      • A name or label on something or someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply a name or label to something or someone
      • To touch someone you are chasing in a game
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    • take back

      US /tek bæk/

      UK /teik bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
      • To return something you bought to the store
      • Transitive Verb
      • To retract or withdraw a statement or claim.
      • To regain possession of something.
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    • talent

      US /ˈtælənt/

      UK /'tælənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Natural ability of a person to do something well
      • Person with a strong natural ability in something
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • tour

      US /tʊr/

      UK /tʊə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel to several places to perform a show
      • To visit several places for pleasure
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A trip to several places to perform a show
      • A journey to visit several places for pleasure
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    • tournament

      US /ˈtʊrnəmənt, ˈtɚ-/

      UK /'tʊənəmənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Sports contest with many games to find a winner
      B2
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    • trophy

      US /ˈtroʊfi/

      UK /ˈtrəʊfi/

      • Countable Noun
      • Prize given to the winner of a competition
      • Something to show your high social status
      B1
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    • trout

      US /traʊt/

      UK /traʊt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fish that lives in rivers and streams
      B2
      More
    • turf

      US /tɜ:rf/

      UK /tɜ:f/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Grass or a grass-like surface
      B2
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    • underdog

      US /ˈʌndɚˌdɔɡ, -ˌdɑɡ/

      UK /'ʌndədɒɡ/

      • Countable Noun
      • One who is not expected to win in a fight/race
      C1
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    • united

      US /juˈnaɪtɪd/

      UK /jʊ'naɪtɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To join or come together for the same goal
      • Adjective
      • Joined or combined together
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    • watch out

      US /wɑtʃ aʊt/

      UK /wɔtʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be careful; to be alert to danger
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    • worldwide

      US /ˈwɚldˈwaɪd/

      UK /ˈwɜ:ldwaɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
      • Adverb
      • Extending or reaching throughout the whole world.
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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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