Vocabulary

  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • annual pass: A ticket or permit that allows someone to enter a place or attend events as often as they like during a year.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
  • slip in: To enter a place quietly or unnoticed.
  • of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
  • through the roof: Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • have to: Must do
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • at a glance: Immediately; instantly upon looking.
  • set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • weigh on: To cause someone to feel worried or stressed.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
  • bells and whistles: Attractive but often nonessential features; ornamentation.
  • rise above: To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • to a degree: Partially; somewhat.
  • keeping up: To understand what someone is saying
  • down the line: At a later time; in the future.
  • in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
  • work out
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • price out: To make something too expensive for someone to buy.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
  • pandemic: (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
  • demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
  • environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • huge: Very very large
  • decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
  • extra: More than necessary; additional
  • drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
  • survey: Broad view or general description of something
  • universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
  • resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
  • theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • trend: Current style or fashion
  • merchandise: Goods for sale
  • luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
  • previously: At an earlier time
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
  • cater: To cook or serve at an event for a fee
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • thoughtful: Concerned about needs and feelings of other people
  • lightning: Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
  • upper: Drug that improves mood or increases energy
  • attendance: Number of people present at a place or event
  • bob: To move up and down repeatedly
  • annually: Every year; once a year
  • disappointing: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
  • genie: Magic spirit that can make wishes come true
  • multi: A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
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    • annual pass

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A ticket or permit that allows someone to enter a place or attend events as often as they like during a year.
      • A ticket that allows unlimited entry to a theme park for a year.
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    • annually

      US /ˈænjʊəlɪ/

      UK /ˈænjuəli/

      • Adverb
      • Every year; once a year
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
      A2
      More
    • at a glance

      US /æt e ɡlæns/

      UK /æt ə ɡlɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Immediately; instantly upon looking.
      A1
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
      A1
      More
    • at the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
      A1
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    • attendance

      US /əˈtɛndəns/

      UK /əˈtendəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number of people present at a place or event
      • State of being present at a place or event
      B2TOEIC
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    • average

      US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/

      UK /'ævərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Total of numbers divided by the number of items
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add numbers then divide by the number of items
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    • bells and whistles

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Attractive but often nonessential features; ornamentation.
      • Extra features that are not essential but add to the appeal or functionality.
      B1
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    • bob

      US /bɑ:b/

      UK /bɒb/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move up and down repeatedly
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      B2
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    • cater

      US /ˈketɚ/

      UK /'keɪtə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook or serve at an event for a fee
      • To handle or deal with; provide what is needed
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    • debt

      US /dɛt/

      UK /det/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
      • A moral or social obligation.
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    • demand

      US /dɪˈmænd/

      UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Desire customers have to buy product, service
      • A strong request for someone to do something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strongly request someone to do something
      • To need something.
      A2TOEIC
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    • disappointing

      US /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

      UK /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
      • Adjective
      • Feeling you did not meet expectations
      • Causing someone to feel unhappy because something did not happen or was not as good as expected.
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    • domestic

      US /dəˈmɛstɪk/

      UK /dəˈmestɪk/

      • Noun
      • Someone paid to help with housework in your house
      • Adjective
      • British informal fight between husband and wife
      • Concerning your own home or house
      A2TOEIC
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    • down the line

      US /daʊn ði laɪn/

      UK /daun ðə lain/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in the future.
      • Completely; entirely; all the way.
      • Adjective
      • In agreement or accordance with something.
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
      A1
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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical or mental strength
      • Enthusiasm and determination.
      A2
      More
    • extra

      US /'ekstrə/

      UK /'ekstrə/

      • Adjective
      • More than necessary; additional
      • Of especially good quality or grade.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Items more than you need; additional items
      • Person who has a small part in a movie
      A2
      More
    • for days

      US /fɔr dez/

      UK /fɔ: deɪz/

      • Phrase
      • For a long period of time; lasting several days.
      More
    • genie

      US /ˈdʒini/

      UK /'dʒi:nɪ/

      • Noun
      • Magic spirit that can make wishes come true
      C1
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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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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
      A2
      More
    • in debt

      US /ɪn dɛt/

      UK /in det/

      • Phrase
      • State of owing money to a person or institution
      • Adjective
      • Owing money.
      A2
      More
    • 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.
      C1
      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.
      A1
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    • incredibly

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/

      • Adverb
      • To a great degree; very; amazingly
      • Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
      A2
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    • jump in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a vehicle quickly.
      • To interrupt a conversation.
      More
    • keeping up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand what someone is saying
      • To move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else.
      A1
      More
    • lightning

      US /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

      UK /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
      • A sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during an electrical storm.
      • Adjective
      • Moving very fast or occurring suddenly
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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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    • luxury

      US /ˈlʌɡʒəri, ˈlʌkʃə-/

      UK /ˈlʌkʃəri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something expensive bought for pleasure
      • Something that gives great comfort and pleasure
      • Adjective
      • Very comfortable and expensive.
      A2
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    • make up

      US /mek ʌp/

      UK /meik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent or create a story
      • To add up to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To invent a story, excuse, etc.
      • To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
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    • merchandise

      US /ˈmɜ:rtʃəndaɪs/

      UK /ˈmɜ:tʃəndaɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Goods for sale
      • Transitive Verb
      • To promote the sale of goods, especially by their presentation in retail outlets.
      B2TOEIC
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    • multi

      US

      UK

      • Prefix
      • A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
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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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    • of itself

      US /ʌv ɪtˈself/

      UK /əv ɪtˈself/

      • other
      • Happening automatically without external cause or help.
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    • of value

      US /ʌv ˈvælju/

      UK /ɔv ˈvælju/

      • Adjective
      • Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
      • Providing a benefit or advantage.
      A1
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • on average

      US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/

      UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
      B1
      More
    • pandemic

      US /pænˈdɛmɪk/

      UK /pæn'demɪk/

      • Adjective
      • (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
      • Noun
      • a pandemic disease
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    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • previously

      US /ˈprivɪəslɪ/

      UK /'pri:vɪəslɪ/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something too expensive for someone to buy.
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    • resort

      US /rɪ'zɔ:rt/

      UK /rɪ'zɔ:t/

      • Noun
      • Act of choosing something to help with a problem
      • Vacation hotel or complex; area for holidays
      B1TOEIC
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    • revenue

      US /ˈrevənju/

      UK /'revənju:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Money that is made by or paid to a business
      • Money a government collects from its people
      A2TOEIC
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    • rise above

      US /raɪz əˈbʌv/

      UK /raiz əˈbʌv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
      • To not allow oneself to be affected by negative emotions or behaviors.
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    • set out

      US /sɛt aʊt/

      UK /set aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrange something in an orderly fashion
      • To give in detail in writing
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    • slip in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a place quietly or unnoticed.
      • To insert something discreetly or subtly.
      A1
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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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
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    • survey

      US /ˈsɜː(r)veɪ/

      UK /'sɜ:veɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Broad view or general description of something
      • Act of measuring land or property to make a map
      • Transitive Verb
      • To offer a broad view or general description
      • To measure an area of land to make a map of it
      A2TOEIC
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
      A1
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    • theme

      US /θim/

      UK /θi:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An main or dominant idea, motif
      • Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
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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
      More
    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • thoughtful

      US /ˈθɔtfəl/

      UK /ˈθɔ:tfl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerned about needs and feelings of other people
      • Engaged in or characterized by careful thought
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    • through the roof

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
      • Adjective
      • Extremely angry; furious.
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    • to a degree

      US /tu e dɪˈɡri/

      UK /tu: ə diˈɡri:/

      • Phrase
      • Partially; somewhat.
      A1
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    • trend

      US /trɛnd/

      UK /trend/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Current style or fashion
      • General direction that is taken
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be current and popular
      • To move up or down
      A2
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    • universal

      US /ˌjunəˈvɚsəl/

      UK /ˌju:nɪˈvɜ:sl/

      • Adjective
      • Existing in all places at all times for all people
      • Done or experienced by everyone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Things which apply equally to everyone
      • A general term, idea, or concept applicable to many particular things.
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    • upper

      US /ˈʌpɚ/

      UK /ˈʌpə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Drug that improves mood or increases energy
      • Something happy or encouraging
      • Adjective
      • Located above others of the same kind
      • Being the northern part of a region
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
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    • weigh on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to feel worried or stressed.
      A1
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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      A1
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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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