Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • by any measure: According to any standard or criterion; in every way.
  • lights up: Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
  • up till: Until a particular time or point.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • come onto: To approach someone with romantic intentions
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
  • in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
  • at a price: Achieved but with negative consequences or a significant cost.
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
  • for instance: As an example.
  • on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
  • in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • deal with
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • plunge into: To begin doing something with great enthusiasm or to become very involved in something.
  • jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
  • freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
  • calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
  • planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
  • wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
  • connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • plunge: (Of prices, hopes etc.) to decrease very quickly
  • react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
  • previously: At an earlier time
  • personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • habit: Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
  • allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • symbolic: Representing something, but without real effect
  • icon: Small image on a computer screen
  • interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • swift: Quick
  • anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
  • cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
  • enrich: To make someone or something better
  • tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
  • scooter: Light motorcycle, usually with small wheels
  • pastel: Being a pale or light color
  • singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
  • online: Connected to the internet
  • gay: Happy and bright
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • anti

      US /ˈæntaɪ, -ti/

      UK /'æntɪ/

      • Adjective
      • A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
      B2
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    • apologize

      US /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/

      UK /ə'pɒlədʒaɪz/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
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    • at a price

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Achieved but with negative consequences or a significant cost.
      • Available to be bought.
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
      A1
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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
      More
    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
      A1
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    • by any measure

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • According to any standard or criterion; in every way.
      B2
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    • calm

      US /kɑm/

      UK /kɑ:m/

      • Adjective
      • Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
      • Relaxed and not worried or angry
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
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    • calm down

      US /kɑm daʊn/

      UK /kɑ:m daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make or become relaxed after being stressed
      A2
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    • cancer

      US /ˈkænsɚ/

      UK /'kænsə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
      B1
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    • come onto

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach someone with romantic intentions
      A1
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    • comfortable

      US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/

      UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
      • Being relaxed, warm or happy
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    • connection

      US /kəˈnɛkʃən/

      UK /kəˈnekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that joins things together; being joined
      • Person you know who can help you in some way
      A2
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    • deal in

      US /dil ɪn/

      UK /di:l in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To buy and sell a particular product or products.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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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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    • enrich

      US /ɛnˈrɪtʃ/

      UK /ɪn'rɪtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone or something better
      • To make someone wealthier; make a life happier
      B2TOEIC
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    • eventually

      US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

      UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/

      • Adverb
      • After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
      • At some later time; in the future
      A2
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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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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
      B1
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    • for myself

      US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/

      UK /fə maɪˈself/

      • other
      • Done for one's own benefit or use.
      A1
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
      A2
      More
    • found out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
      B2
      More
    • freak

      US /friːk/

      UK /friːk/

      • Adjective
      • (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
      • Noun
      • A person, animal, or event that is physically abnormal, very unusual, or unlike others.
      • A person with an unusual appearance or behaviour.
      B2
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    • freak out

      US /frik aʊt/

      UK /fri:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
      • To become very anxious, upset, or afraid; to panic.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience or display extreme emotions, such as fear or panic.
      • To have a very disturbing and frightening experience caused by taking drugs.
      B2
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    • gay

      US /ɡeɪ/

      UK /geɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Happy and bright
      • Attracted to the same sex; homosexual; lesbian
      • Noun
      • Person attracted to someone of the same sex
      B1
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
      A1
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    • habit

      US /ˈhæbɪt/

      UK /'hæbɪt/

      • Noun
      • Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
      • Usual way of behaving; something often repeated
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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
      More
    • icon

      US /ˈaɪˌkɑn/

      UK /'aɪkɒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small image on a computer screen
      • Person widely recognized as a symbol of something
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    • in a while

      US /ɪn e hwaɪl/

      UK /in ə hwail/

      • Phrase
      • In a short period of time; soon.
      • For a short period of time; soon.
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    • in advance

      US /ɪn ædˈvæns/

      UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Ahead of time; before something happens
      • Noun
      • A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
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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 the dark

      US /ɪn ði dɑrk/

      UK /in ðə dɑ:k/

      • Adjective
      • Uninformed about something; unaware.
      • Phrase
      • In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
      • In a place with little or no light.
      A1
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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
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    • inspiration

      US /ˌɪnspəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌɪnspə'reɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
      • The power or urge that makes you want to do something, especially something creative
      B1TOEIC
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    • jump in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a vehicle quickly.
      • To interrupt a conversation.
      More
    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
      A2
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    • lights up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
      • Third-person singular present tense of to ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
      A1
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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.
      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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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
      A1
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    • on the internet

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
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    • on the street

      US /ɑn ði strit/

      UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/

      • Phrase
      • Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
      • Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
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    • online

      US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/

      UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Connected to the internet
      • Adverb
      • Via the internet.
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    • panic

      US /ˈpænɪk/

      UK /'pænɪk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel sudden anxiety and fear and cannot think
      B1
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    • pastel

      US /pæˈstel/

      UK /ˈpæstl/

      • Adjective
      • Being a pale or light color
      B2
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    • personal

      US /ˈpɚsənəl/

      UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/

      • Adjective
      • Done by or to a particular person; individual
      • Concerning a person's private life or feelings
      A2
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    • personally

      US /ˈpəsənəli/

      UK /ˈpɜ:sənəli/

      • Adverb
      • By a specific person, and not by anyone else
      • Knowing someone as a friend, or closely
      A2
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    • planet

      US /ˈplænɪt/

      UK /'plænɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One of the bodies that orbit the sun
      • A different world or sphere of existence.
      • Proper Noun
      • The earth.
      A2
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    • plunge

      US /plʌndʒ/

      UK /plʌndʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of prices, hopes etc.) to decrease very quickly
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To dive (into water)
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    • plunge into

      US /plʌndʒ ˈɪntu/

      UK /plʌndʒ ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin doing something with great enthusiasm or to become very involved in something.
      C1
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    • previously

      US /ˈprivɪəslɪ/

      UK /'pri:vɪəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • At an earlier time
      • In the past; formerly.
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    • reach

      US /ritʃ/

      UK /ri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
      • To be long enough to get to a certain place
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or control someone has over something
      A2TOEIC
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    • reach out

      US /ritʃ aʊt/

      UK /ri:tʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attempt to communicate with someone.
      • To offer help and support to someone.
      B1
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    • react

      US /riˈækt/

      UK /rɪ'ækt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To change when mixing with other chemicals
      • To behave or make a change in a particular way
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    • reaction

      US /riˈækʃən/

      UK /rɪ'ækʃn/

      • Noun
      • Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
      • Feeling or action in response to something
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    • scooter

      US /ˈskutɚ/

      UK /ˈsku:tə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Light motorcycle, usually with small wheels
      C1
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
      A1
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    • singe

      US /sɪndʒ/

      UK /sɪndʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn lightly, often to remove hair
      C2
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
      B1
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    • swift

      US /swɪft/

      UK /swɪft/

      • Adjective
      • Quick
      B1TOEIC
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    • symbolic

      US /sɪmˈbɑlɪk/

      UK /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Representing something, but without real effect
      A2
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
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    • tank

      US /tæŋk/

      UK /tæŋk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Container for holding liquid or gas
      • Military vehicle that can go over rough areas
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fail completely or badly
      • To deliberately lose a game or contest
      B1
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
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    • up till

      US /ʌp tɪl/

      UK /ʌp tɪl/

      • other
      • Until a particular time or point.
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    • wander

      US /ˈwɑ:ndə(r)/

      UK /ˈwɒndə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move through a place with no particular purpose
      • To move through a place with no particular purpose
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    • zoom out

      US /zum aʊt/

      UK /zu:m aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
      • To take a broader perspective; to consider the overall context.
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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