Vocabulary

  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • on time
  • abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
  • in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
  • live life: To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
  • cut down: To reduce your use of something
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • on fire: Very successful or popular
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • fork over: To hand over money or something else, especially when unwillingly.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • hunt down: To search for someone or something until you find them, often after a long time or over a large area.
  • sit back: To relax and take it easy.
  • go past: To move beyond a particular place or point.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • at least: As a minimum
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • slightly: Only a little
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
  • proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • etiquette: Rules regarding manners or good behavior
  • convey: To carry or transport something
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • predominantly: Mainly; in a way that indicates a greater degree
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • edge: An advantage you have over others
  • stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
  • scoop: To dig out for a hole with a tool or hands
  • distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
  • correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
  • formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
  • suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
  • slight: Small (amount, quality)
  • bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • important: Having power or authority
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • catch: Amount of something that has been caught
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
  • host: Mass; a great number
  • excellent: Extremely good
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
  • acceptable: Satisfactory; good enough
  • sassy: Improperly forward or bold
  • flick: To hit something with your finger to move it
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • aerobic: Needing oxygen to live
  • exempt: Released from some duty that others have to do
  • purely: For no other reason; only and completely
  • majesty: Impressive quality that something large has
  • spaghetti: Italian pasta in long thin strands
  • cutlery: Tableware implements for cutting and eating food
  • highness: Title to someone royal such as a king or queen
  • teaspoon: Small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee
  • clink: To make light sound as when glasses are tapped
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    • abide by

      US /əˈbaɪd baɪ/

      UK /əˈbaid bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To follow a rule; adhere to
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    • acceptable

      US /ækˈsɛptəbəl/

      UK /əkˈseptəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Satisfactory; good enough
      A2
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    • aerobic

      US /eˈroʊbɪk/

      UK /eəˈrəʊbɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Needing oxygen to live
      B2
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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 the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
      A1
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
      A1
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
      A1
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    • bill

      US /bɪl/

      UK /bɪl/

      • Noun
      • Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
      • Sign or poster advertising something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To request payment by handing over an invoice
      A2TOEIC
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    • break into

      US /brek ˈɪntu/

      UK /breik ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
      • To get into a new field of work
      A1
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    • clink

      US /klɪŋk/

      UK /klɪŋk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make light sound as when glasses are tapped
      C1
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    • come for

      US /kʌm fɔr/

      UK /kʌm fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive to collect someone or something.
      • To attack someone.
      A1
      More
    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Talking with other people; discussion or chat
      • General communication or interaction.
      A2
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    • convey

      US /kənˈve/

      UK /kən'veɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To carry or transport something
      • To make aware or tell others information
      B1
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    • correct

      US /kəˈrɛkt/

      UK /kə'rekt/

      • Adjective
      • Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
      • True or accurate
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fix a problem
      • To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
      A2
      More
    • cut down

      US /kʌt daʊn/

      UK /kʌt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce your use of something
      • To fell a tree.
      A1
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    • cutlery

      US /ˈkʌtləri/

      UK /ˈkʌtləri/

      • Noun
      • Tableware implements for cutting and eating food
      C1
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    • distance

      US /ˈdɪstəns/

      UK /'dɪstəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of friendliness toward another person
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of space between two places or things
      • A point or place that is far away.
      A2
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    • edge

      US /ɛdʒ/

      UK /edʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An advantage you have over others
      • Cutting side of a sharp object
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut something to make the blade sharp
      • To go around the boundary of something
      A2TOEIC
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    • etiquette

      US /ˈɛtɪˌkɛt, -kɪt/

      UK /ˈetɪket/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rules regarding manners or good behavior
      B2
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    • excellent

      US /ˈɛksələnt/

      UK /ˈeksələnt/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely good
      • Very skilled; having great ability.
      A2TOEIC
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    • exempt

      US /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

      UK /ɪɡ'zempt/

      • Adjective
      • Released from some duty that others have to do
      • (Tax) Not needed to pay
      • Transitive Verb
      • To free (a person or organization) from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
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    • flick

      US /flɪk/

      UK /flɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something with your finger to move it
      • To move a button, switch from on, off positions
      • Noun
      • Hitting something with your finger to move it
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    • fork over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hand over money or something else, especially when unwillingly.
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    • formal

      US / ˈfɔrməl/

      UK /'fɔ:ml/

      • Adjective
      • Observing rules and procedures strictly
      • Behaving well, politely; wearing your best clothes
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
      A1
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    • go past

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move beyond a particular place or point.
      • To exceed a time limit or expected duration.
      A1
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • highness

      US /'haɪnəs/

      UK /'haɪnəs/

      • Noun
      • Title to someone royal such as a king or queen
      B2
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    • host

      US /host/

      UK /həʊst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mass; a great number
      • Person who entertains guests
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
      • To lead or start a party, program, or other event
      A2TOEIC
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    • hunt down

      US /hʌnt daʊn/

      UK /hʌnt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To search for someone or something until you find them, often after a long time or over a large area.
      • To pursue someone or something relentlessly until caught or found.
      B1
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    • in line with

      US /ɪn laɪn wɪð/

      UK /in lain wið/

      • Phrase
      • In agreement with; conforming to.
      • In the same direction or alignment as.
      • Preposition
      • In agreement or conformity with.
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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.
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • live life

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
      A1
      More
    • majesty

      US /ˈmædʒɪsti/

      UK /'mædʒəstɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Impressive quality that something large has
      B1
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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 fire

      US /ɑn faɪr/

      UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/

      • Adjective
      • Very successful or popular
      • Burning
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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    • on time

      US /ɑn taɪm/

      UK /ɔn taim/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Arriving at or done by the required time
      • Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
      A1
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    • plate

      US /plet/

      UK /pleɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flat dish used for eating or serving food
      • Smooth, thin piece of metal applied in a layer
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a layer of metal on something to protect it
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    • predominantly

      US /prɪˈdɑ:mɪnəntli/

      UK /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

      • Adverb
      • Mainly; in a way that indicates a greater degree
      • In a way that is most noticeable or has the most influence.
      C2
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    • proper

      US /ˈprɑpɚ/

      UK /'prɒpə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Correct according to social or moral rules
      • Behaving in a polite and socially acceptable way.
      A2TOEIC
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    • purely

      US /ˈpjʊrli/

      UK /ˈpjʊəli/

      • Adverb
      • For no other reason; only and completely
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    • rid

      US /rɪd/

      UK /rɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
      • Adjective
      • Freed or delivered from something.
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    • rule

      US /ruːl/

      UK /ruːl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is normal and usually happens
      • Governmental control or power over a region
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To decide legally, especially in court
      • To have control or influence
      A2TOEIC
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
      A1
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    • sassy

      US /ˈsæsi/

      UK /ˈsæsi/

      • Adjective
      • Improperly forward or bold
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    • scoop

      US /skup/

      UK /sku:p/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To dig out for a hole with a tool or hands
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An amount of e.g. ice cream taken from a whole
      • An important news story broken for the first time
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    • sit back

      US /sit bæk/

      UK /sit bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relax and take it easy.
      • To refrain from taking action or getting involved.
      A1
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    • slight

      US /slaɪt/

      UK /slaɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Small (amount, quality)
      • Appearing thin, delicate and physically weak
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ignore or treat rudely and with no respect
      B1
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    • slightly

      US /ˈslaɪtli/

      UK /ˈslaɪtli/

      • Adverb
      • Only a little
      B1
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    • spaghetti

      US /spəˈɡɛti/

      UK /spəˈgeti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Italian pasta in long thin strands
      B2
      More
    • stir

      US /stɚ/

      UK /stɜ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arouse (attention or interest)
      • To mix e.g. food by making circular movements
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Attention or interest aroused by an event
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    • teaspoon

      US /ˈtiˌspun/

      UK /ˈti:spu:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee
      C1
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

      • other
      • Add an ingredient according to your preference.
      A2
      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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