Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • sort out: To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • up until now: Until the present time; so far.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • positive energy: A good and optimistic feeling or atmosphere.
  • on good terms: Having a friendly or cooperative relationship.
  • work off: To work to pay some debts
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • build a house: To construct a building for habitation.
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • take a bath: To wash oneself in a bathtub.
  • fall out
  • check up on: To investigate or inspect
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • play around: To cheat on your partner romantically
  • pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
  • on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
  • for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
  • source for: A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • at least: As a minimum
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
  • content: Being happy or satisfied
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
  • positive: Showing agreement or support for something
  • shift: To change in position or direction
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • condition: To improve something to make it better
  • foundation: Base or important starting point
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
  • source: Piece of information; a person giving information
  • movement: Part of a piece of classical music
  • bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • wild: In a manner which lacks control
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • donate: To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
  • vet: Short for 'veterinarian' or 'veterinary surgeon'
  • venomous: Extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
  • autopsy: Examination of dead body to find cause of death
  • dome: Rounded roof or ceiling shaped like half a ball
  • oasis: Place in a desert where there is water
  • mall: Large public area often covered with grass
  • manpower: The workers available
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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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    • actual

      US /ˈæktʃuəl/

      UK /ˈæktʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
      • Current; existing at the present time.
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • apart from

      US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/

      UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/

      • Preposition
      • Except for; not considering
      • In addition to; as well as
      More
    • 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 that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • autopsy

      US /ˈɔ:tɑ:psi/

      UK /ˈɔ:tɒpsi/

      • Noun
      • Examination of dead body to find cause of death
      C1
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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
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    • bear

      US /bɛr/

      UK /bɛː/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept (responsibilities or duties)
      • To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
      • Countable Noun
      • Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
      • Someone who expects stock market to fall
      A2
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    • better understanding

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
      B2
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    • bring to

      US /brɪŋ tu/

      UK /briŋ tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
      A1
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    • build a house

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To construct a building for habitation.
      A1
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    • check up on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To investigate or inspect
      A1
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • condition

      US /kənˈdɪʃən/

      UK /kənˈdɪʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To improve something to make it better
      • To cause to behave automatically in a certain way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Disease or other medical problem
      • The state of living you are in, e.g. good health
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    • content

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/

      UK /'kɒntent/

      • Adjective
      • Being happy or satisfied
      • In a state of peaceful happiness.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information in something, e.g. book or computer
      • The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
      A2
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
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    • culture

      US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs and customs of a particular group
      • The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
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    • dome

      US /doʊm/

      UK /dəʊm/

      • Noun
      • Rounded roof or ceiling shaped like half a ball
      B2
      More
    • donate

      US /ˈdoˌnet, doˈnet/

      UK /dəʊ'neɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
      B1TOEIC
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    • fall out

      US /fɔl aʊt/

      UK /fɔ:l aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop being friends with; have a disagreement
      A1
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    • falling apart

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suffer a nervous breakdown
      • To break into pieces; stop functioning
      A1
      More
    • 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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    • for days

      US /fɔr dez/

      UK /fɔ: deɪz/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • found out

      US

      UK

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

      US /faʊnˈdeʃən/

      UK /faunˈdeiʃən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Base or important starting point
      • Underground base on which building is constructed
      C1TOEIC
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
      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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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
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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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    • 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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    • mall

      US /mɔl, mæl/

      UK /mɔ:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large public area often covered with grass
      • Large shopping center with many individual stores
      B2TOEIC
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    • manpower

      US /ˈmænˌpaʊɚ/

      UK /ˈmænpaʊə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The workers available
      B2
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    • move away

      US /muv əˈwe/

      UK /mu:v əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
      • To physically create distance; to step back or aside.
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    • movement

      US /ˈmuvmənt/

      UK /ˈmu:vmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a piece of classical music
      • Group with a shared interest or goal
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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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    • oasis

      US /oʊˈeɪsɪs/

      UK /əʊˈeɪsɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place in a desert where there is water
      • A pleasant or peaceful area or period in the midst of a difficult, chaotic, or unpleasant place or situation.
      B2
      More
    • on good terms

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having a friendly or cooperative relationship.
      • Having a positive and mutually beneficial business relationship.
      • Adjective
      • Having a friendly or cooperative relationship.
      A1
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    • on the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
      More
    • on the phone

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Talking on the telephone.
      • Adjective
      • Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • pick it up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lift something from a surface.
      • To collect something or someone.
      A2
      More
    • platform

      US /ˈplætˌfɔrm/

      UK /'plætfɔ:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Flat, raised structure that people stand on
      • Area from which you board a train at a station
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    • play around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cheat on your partner romantically
      A1
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    • positive

      US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Showing agreement or support for something
      • Being sure about something; knowing the truth
      • Noun
      • A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
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    • positive energy

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A good and optimistic feeling or atmosphere.
      B1
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    • right next to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
      • Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
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    • shift

      US /ʃɪft/

      UK /ʃɪft/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change in position or direction
      • To move something from one place to another
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
      • Period of work starting at a certain time
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    • sort out

      US /sɔrt aʊt/

      UK /sɔ:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
      • To resolve a problem; manage successfully
      A1
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    • source

      US /sɔrs, sors/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of information; a person giving information
      • Place from which something necessary comes
      • Adjective
      • Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
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    • source for

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To obtain something from a particular source.
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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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    • take a bath

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To wash oneself in a bathtub.
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    • third one

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
      • Noun
      • The third option or choice from a set of possibilities.
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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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.
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
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    • topic

      US /ˈtɑpɪk/

      UK /'tɒpɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Subject or issue people talk or write about
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    • tough

      US /tʌf/

      UK /tʌf/

      • Adjective
      • (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
      • Very difficult to do or deal with
      • Noun
      • A rough and aggressive person.
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    • up until now

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Until the present time; so far.
      A1
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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
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    • venomous

      US /ˈvɛnəməs/

      UK /ˈvenəməs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
      B2
      More
    • vet

      US /vɛt/

      UK /vet/

      • Noun
      • Short for 'veterinarian' or 'veterinary surgeon'
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a careful and critical examination
      B2
      More
    • walk around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
      • To move about in order to inspect something.
      A2
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    • wild

      US /waɪld/

      UK /waɪld/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner which lacks control
      • Adjective
      • Living in nature; not tame
      • (Of land) not developed by people
      A2
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    • work off

      US /wɚk ɔf/

      UK /wə:k ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To work to pay some debts
      • To get rid of something through efforts
      A1
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
      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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